Extension

Treated seed a key need for wheat growers

Mon, Aug 24, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma wheat producers should be treating their seed now to guard against a potential trespasser making its way through fields in northwestern and central Kansas: wheat flag smut.

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Certified Crop Advisor CEUs available through Aug. 18 irrigation conference

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Individuals looking to earn Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Units in the Soil and Water Management Category should register now to attend the Aug. 18 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Ft. Cobb.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureExtensionOutreach and Engagement

Fresher, tastier choices coming to school cafeterias this fall

Wed, Aug 05, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Students can look forward to experiencing newer, fresher tastes in school cafeterias beginning this fall thanks to an innovative skills development program targeting school nutrition professionals in Oklahoma.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureNutritionExtensionOutreach and EngagementYouthParentingFamily and Consumer Sciences

Extracurricular activities help kids make the grade, learn life lessons

Tue, Aug 04, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Every school year, parents and guardians often pull off the ultimate balancing act, shuffling kids from athletic practices and games to orchestra to debate, but the potential benefits for those children is nearly as limitless as the activities open to them.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesYouthParentingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtensionOutreach and Engagement

For parents, empty nest can be full of promise

Tue, Aug 04, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahoma families ushering the last kid out of the house this fall and officially emptying the nest, it is a moment brimming with hand-wringing fear, giddy excitement and one looming question: What is next?

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureParentingFamily and Consumer SciencesExtensionOutreach and Engagement

OSU releases new wheat variety in time for fall planting

Wed, Jul 29, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – In advance of the upcoming fall planting season, Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources announced the release of Bentley, its newest wheat variety.

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Cool equine managers help horses avoid heat stress

Tue, Jul 21, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The historic hottest part of summer is fast approaching, underscoring the importance for horse managers to review basic strategies that will help their equines avoid heat stress.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and Engagement

Value-added cattle program OQBN sets fall sales dates

Tue, Jul 21, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dates and locations have been set for the latest round of sales for Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certified cattle.

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Oklahoma Irrigation Conference set for Aug. 18 in Ft. Cobb

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

FT. COBB, Okla. – Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the Aug. 18 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Ft. Cobb.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesExtensionOutreach and Engagement

Optimize your horse’s water intake

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the dog days of summer approach, it is paramount that equine owners optimize their horse’s water intake to ensure animal well-being and performance.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and Engagement

Oklahoma Vineyard Quality Project reveals opportunities for state's wine industry

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma wine industry has grown tremendously during the last several years, and now the Oklahoma Vineyard Quality Project is enhancing the ability of state grape growers and winemakers to strengthen their operations further.

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Extension and AARP teaming up to help Oklahoma caregivers

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thousands of caregivers across Oklahoma will benefit from a new partnership between the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and AARP Oklahoma.

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