Extension

Upcycling can turn unused items into great gardening containers

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

Upcycle unused items to create fun garden planters.

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Meat-goat producers may want to take advantage of retained ownership opportunities

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

The ages-old economic interaction of prices rising in response to high demand and limited supplies is currently in play.

OSU ExtensionNews TopicsLivestockOutreach and EngagementgoatsOSU AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsOklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Oklahoma welcomes backyard beekeeping trend

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

Courtney Bir, Oklahoma State University Extension farm management specialist, discusses the growing trend of beekeeping and how to establish a backyard hive.

Courtney Birfarm managementOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculturebeekeepingbeesbackyard bee hivesOklahoma bees

Pecan industry gathers for annual conference

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Registration is open for the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Annual Conference & Tradeshow June 10-12 in Broken Arrow.

Food Land and Natural ResourcespecansOutreach and EngagementNews TopicsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOSU AgricultureAgriculture

Cleveland County 4-H’er competes in national Junior Olympics

Fri, May 28, 2021

A Cleveland County 4-H'er recently competed in the AAU Junior Olympics Games.

Junior Olympics4-HDASNROSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureAgricultural Communications ServicesOklahoma 4-H Youth Development

Follow research-based mosquito control recommendations

Wed, May 26, 2021

The species in Oklahoma right now typically bite during the evening hours or when disturbed in shady areas.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOutreach and Engagementhome and gardenDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyInsectsOSU AgricultureNews TagsmosquitoOSU Extension

Use recommended dehorning practices for cattle

Tue, May 25, 2021

Industry experts and veterinarians typically recommend dehorning take place as early as possible.

LivestockdehorningCattleOSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural Resourcesbeef cattleCollege of Veterinary MedicineOutreach and EngagementOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceNews Topics

Farmers market season renewing community spirit statewide

Mon, May 24, 2021

Farmers markets generate economic development and hometown pride in communities. After COVID-19 reduced attendance in 2020, organizers are excited to welcome back customers and vendors.

OSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionhorticultureMade in OklahomaOklahoma Gardeningeconomic developmentcommunity developmentgardeningfarmers marketFood Land and Natural Resources

Foliar diseases seen in Oklahoma wheat as harvest nears

Mon, May 24, 2021

Wheat growers should consult with their OSU Extension county agricultural educator to determine the feasibility of possible management options to combat foliar diseases in their crop.

Crops_Grains and Oilseeds__WheatOSU AgricultureNews TopicsOutreach and EngagementCropsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyPlant and Soil Sciencesfoliar diseasesAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU Extensionoklahoma wheat

Broadband program signup to help rural communities

Thu, May 20, 2021

The COVID-19 stimulus bill included discounts for broadband service. Oklahoma State University agricultural economics professor Brian Whitacre is helping to spread the word.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOutreach and EngagementNews TopicsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesAgricultural EconomicsOSU AgricultureOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceRural Developmentbroadband

Proper storage of fruits and vegetables helps ensure peak flavor

Thu, May 20, 2021

Storing fruits and vegetables properly will help ensure the freshest flavor.

Agricultural Communications ServicesFamily and Consumer Sciences Cooperative ExtensionOSU AgricultureOSU Extension

Oklahoma Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Resistance Study a statewide collaboration

Wed, May 19, 2021

Alfalfa weevils developing resistance to a given pyrethroid runs the risk of developing cross-resistance to all mode-of-action group three insecticides.

ForageCropsOSU AgricultureOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyAg ResearchOutreach and EngagementalfalfaOSU Extensionalfalfa weevilNews Topicsinsect control