Extension

Register now for the 2013 Master Cattleman Summit

Wed, Sep 25, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers interested in improving the profitability and sustainability of their ranches are encouraged to register now for the 2013 Master Cattleman Summit at Oklahoma State University’s Stillwater campus next month.

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Stillwater taking lead in wildfire precaution

Wed, Sep 25, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Stillwater is a bit of a pioneer in becoming the largest city in the state to receive a FIREWISE designation.

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Hunters provide necessary deer management in Oklahoma

Wed, Sep 25, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Food plots are planted and trail cameras are mounted. Many hunting enthusiasts in Oklahoma are gearing up for deer season.

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Oklahoma counties SET to take part in national economic development initiative

Wed, Sep 25, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Two regions in Oklahoma were chosen for SET – “Stronger Economies Together,” a national partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the Cooperative Extension Service.

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Cutting board sanitation helps ensure food safety

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to food safety in the kitchen, most people know to wash their hands, keep counters clean and wash utensils in hot, soapy water.

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Deer management workshop scheduled in Norman

Mon, Sep 16, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Summer is winding down, which means Oklahoma hunters are heating up for deer season.

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Storm shelter basics

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The recent volatile and tragic spring storm season has plenty of Oklahomans thinking seriously about adding the extra protection of a shelter in their homes.

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OQBN fall sales dates set

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – This year’s slate of Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) fall certified sales will include two new sites in western Oklahoma.

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Pushmataha Field Tour enhances landowner management choices

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

CLAYTON, Okla. – Landowners looking to get the most out of their natural resources should plan now to attend the Fire, Wildlife, Timber and Cattle Grazing Annual Fall Field Tour on Oct. 8 at the Pushmataha Wildlife Management Area.

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How fast can America’s beef cow herd be rebuilt?

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Though 2013 is likely another year of beef cow herd liquidation, the improvement in conditions in the second half of the year may provide a period of stabilization that often occurs in the first year of herd expansion.

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Remember your dams

Tue, Sep 03, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most of Oklahoma has been wet this summer, proven by all the water in our ponds.

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Killing with lead ammunition

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Americans have known for a long time about the harmful effects of lead.

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