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Money savvy families put tax refunds to work

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 14, 2018) – Despite the dread that visits annually during tax season, many Oklahomans often anticipate receiving a refund.

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OSU student gives to local charity with leftover meal plan  

Wed, Feb 28, 2018

Students buy meal plans at Oklahoma State University each semester. When the semester ends, only a portion of the plan rolls over. Some students are OK with losing the money, but Michael Ash was different. He decided to help the community he lives in.

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OSU offers #TimesUp Conference, Moira Forbes to Oklahoma City business community

Wed, Feb 28, 2018

Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business will offer the first ever #TimesUp half-day conference April 18 with an optional luncheon session afterward with Moira Forbes, publishers of ForbesWoman.

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Wheat crop weed management heading into spring

Fri, Feb 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 23, 2018) – As temperatures begin to warm and rain falls, wheat producers managing their crops for yield and grain quality may turn to herbicides to get a handle on grass and broadleaf weeds.

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Lee Manzer to receive national teaching award

Wed, Feb 21, 2018

Longtime Oklahoma State University professor Lee Manzer will receive the 2018 University Professional and Continuing Education Association Excellence in Teaching Award, presented annually to individuals who have provided outstanding teaching, course development, mentoring of students and services to continuing education.

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OSU alumna and agricultural economist Damona Doye named Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service leadership role

Tue, Feb 20, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 25, 2018) – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has been part of Damona Doye’s life since she was growing up, and now the Lawton native has been named associate vice president of the statewide organization.

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OSU Student Government President Among speakers at Higher Education Day at the State Capitol

Wed, Feb 14, 2018

Oklahoma State University Student Government Association President Erica Stephens was among students, faculty and representatives from Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities gathered at the state Capitol Tuesday, February 13, to promote the value and importance of higher education in the state.

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Market price for soybeans may make it a good alternative summer crop for some Oklahoma producers

Fri, Feb 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 9, 2018) – Wheat is underperforming as a cash crop in the minds of many Oklahoma producers, leading some to look at the feasibility of planting alternative summer crops as drought persists in the state.

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Keep eye out for respiratory acidosis in newborns at calving time

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 26, 2018) – Despite a cow-calf producer’s best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at calving time.

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Tips for wishing your home a healthy new year

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 8, 2018) – People have all sorts of New Year’s resolutions. Some want to get slimmer, some want to save more money, some want to try new experiences. Well, what about wanting a healthy home?

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Flying Aggies Host Boy Scouts of America Aviation Merit Badge Day

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 27, 2018, the Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies Flight Team held the inaugural Boy Scouts of America Aviation Merit Badge Day at Stillwater Regional Airport.

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New training required for dicamba herbicide applicators

Wed, Jan 31, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 25, 2018) – Applicators planning to use specific dicamba herbicides labelled for the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop SystemTM for soybeans and cotton must complete U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved dicamba training before spraying these products this year.

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