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Be safe while walking to school

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As Oklahoma students head back to the classroom this fall, many will be using their feet as the primary mode of transportation to school.

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Value-added cattle program OQBN sets certified sales dates

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network has identified dates and locations for its annual fall slate of certified cattle sales.

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Know when to help fall-calving cows and heifers during the calving process

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma ranchers who use a fall calving system should be reviewing research-proven information about the amount of time cows and heifers are allowed to be in labor before assistance should be given.

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Summertime temperatures shorten gestation length in fall-calving cows and heifers

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fall-calving time is approaching rapidly, with its start in some herds sometimes beginning before producers expect.

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Children’s risk of exposure to head lice goes up with arrival of a new school year

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the school year gets underway and Oklahoma students are reunited with old friends while making new ones, an unintended consequence could be increased risk of exposure to head lice.

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OSU Cooperative Extension’s Josh Bushong receives industry honor

Mon, Aug 08, 2016

LAHOMA, Okla. – Josh Bushong, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension area agronomist for the state’s Northwest District, has been named the 2016 recipient of the Mark C. Boyles Oilseed Industry Meritorious Service Award.

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Round bale costs part of managing profit margins for some beef producers

Mon, Aug 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although round bales have been popular with beef producers for many years, there are many challenges to buying, producing and using round bales correctly and cost effectively.

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Take action now to stockpile bermudagrass for winter cattle use

Mon, Aug 08, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Temperatures may be hitting 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more, but it is winter that should be on the mind of producers looking to stockpile bermudagrass hay.

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Stay cool – and safe – in the pool

Fri, Aug 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Few activities are more refreshing on a hot day than taking a dip in the swimming pool. As the summer heat peaks and begins to wind down, whether the family is splashing around in the backyard or enjoying the amenities at the local community center, safety should always be a top priority.

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Be safe while enjoying lakes and rivers in Oklahoma

Fri, Aug 05, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Lots of Oklahomans will be heading to the lake to relax even as summer heats up before beginning the slow, annual slide into fall. Following some important safety measures while on the water will help ensure a fun, accident-free experience for everyone.

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Understanding effects ‘beyond the ranch’ focus of Aug. 11 NW Oklahoma Beef Conference.

Thu, Aug 04, 2016

ENID, Okla. – The Northwest Oklahoma Beef Conference on Aug. 11 will showcase how further processing, innovation, policy and marketing play significant roles in determining the ultimate value of beef and its effects on producers and the industry as a whole.

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Former DASNR Dean and Director Sam E. Curl passes

Thu, Aug 04, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sam E. Curl, dean and director of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources from 1997 to 2004, passed away Aug. 2 in Granbury, Texas.

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