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OSU receives $500,000 grant to bolster locally sourced meat

Mon, Dec 06, 2021

Oklahoma State University has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture worth nearly $500,000 to strengthen and explore new market opportunities for local and regional meat businesses.

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Consumers can cut utility bills by conserving water at home

Fri, Dec 03, 2021

OSU Extension offers tips for conserving water at home.

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Co-parenting class helps families through divorce process

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

Oklahoma State University Extension’s Co-Parenting for Resilience program provides parents with effective strategies to help children adjust to their parents’ separation.

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La clase de crianza compartida ayuda a las familias a través del proceso de divorcio

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

El programa Co-Parenting for Resilience de Oklahoma State University Extension proporciona a los padres estrategias efectivas para ayudar a los niños a adaptarse a la separación de sus padres.

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Oklahoma weather disrupted soybean production

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

The more quickly developing double-crop varieties were less affected by the September weather than the slower developing full-season varieties.

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Private applicators should assess their CEU status

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

Many private applicators will need to collect 16 hours of pesticide continuing education units between now and December 2023.

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OSU Livestock Judging Team takes top spot at nationals

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s Livestock Judging Team and coach earned top honors for a historic 21st time at the recent North American International Livestock Exposition. In addition to the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences students winning the 2020-2021 National Champion award, Parker Henley, assistant professor and OSU Extension specialist, was named Coach of the Year by the National Collegiate Livestock Coaches’ Association.

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Oh, deer: changing seasons require driving caution

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

Drivers need to pay more attention to deer crossing Oklahoma roads while the animals are listening to other instincts this time of year, said Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University Extension wildlife management specialist.

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In a La Nina winter, brace for impact

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

The official NOAA winter outlook predicts another La Nina weather pattern for 2022, and OSU Extension specialists advise how to prepare livestock for the unpredictable season ahead.

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Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma gifts $800,000 to Oklahoma 4-H Foundation

Sun, Nov 14, 2021

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma recently announced an $800,000 gift to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

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Fighting food insecurity during the holidays

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

Not everyone can enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner,. 4-H’ers across the state are trying to help with food drives for community food banks and pantries. You can help, too.

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No surprises with 2021 Oklahoma cotton harvest

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

Summertime weather conditions that started dry but got a much-needed boost from abundant July rainfall helped southwestern Oklahoma’s cotton crop recover nicely in time for fall harvest.

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