Extension News Archive | Oklahoma State University

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is the kind of task that often falls to the bottom of the priority list, but preparing ahead of a possible emergency or disaster reduces the risk of harm to you and your family.

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Use your tax refund to boost your financial future

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are you one of the lucky ones anticipating a tax refund this year? While you are busy dreaming up all the ways you will spend it, think of putting at least a few of those dollars to work creating a brighter financial future for you and your family.

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Getting on the savings track and staying on course

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to saving a dollar or two, there are no shortage of ways to nickel and dime your way to a respectable wad of cash – save your loose change, brown bag your lunch, quit smoking, or cut down on buying specialty coffees, soda or other unhealthy snacks.

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Save energy and money with tankless water heaters

Mon, Mar 30, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – These days, we can get all sorts of things on demand, even our home appliances. For example, tankless water heaters provide hot water with a flick of the hot-water tap.

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Oklahoma agricultural pesticide disposal set for April 22

Wed, Mar 25, 2015

PURCELL, Okla. – Oklahoma agricultural producers, commercial and non-commercial applicators and pesticide dealers can get rid of unwanted pesticides on April 22, courtesy of the Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program.

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OSU to issue 40-gallon water-use challenge

Tue, Mar 17, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University will kick off its March 23-27 OSU Water Week activities by calling for students, staff, faculty and community, county and state residents to take part in the 40-gallon water-use challenge.

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OSU Water Week set for March 23-27

Tue, Mar 17, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University is hosting OSU Water Week March 23-27 on its Stillwater campus, highlighting the importance of conservation practices and science-based knowledge in helping to protect the availability and quality of Oklahoma’s and the world’s water resources.

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Extension, USDA offering free grant-writing workshops for farmers markets and local food initiatives

Fri, Mar 13, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Regional Rural Development Centers to offer free grant-writing workshops.

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OSU's FAPC promotes March as Bake and Take Month

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. - Oklahoma is often recognized for being a leading state in wheat production, and Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is excited to promote and recognize this commodity by celebrating Bake and Take Month in March.

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Tue, Feb 24, 2015

NORMAN, Okla. – There is still time for agricultural producers interested in exploring how no-till practices may benefit their operations to register for the March 3-4 No-Till Oklahoma Conference in Norman.

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‘Premier canola event for 2015’ set for Enid

Wed, Jan 28, 2015

ENID, Okla. – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 19 Canola College in Enid.

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Letters to future generations key part of OSU Cooperative Extension time capsules

Tue, Jan 27, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Members of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service gathered on Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus recently to send a blast from the past to the organization’s future generations.

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