Extension

Oklahoma wheat crop looks good, but growers need to remain vigilant

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

OSU Extension has flagged wheat aphids as one area of potential concern.

Food Land and Natural ResourcesPlant and Soil SciencesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyOutreach and EngagementCrops_Grains and Oilseeds__Wheatwheat aphidOSU ExtensionOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceNews TopicsOSU Agriculture

Callery pear causes issues in landscape and pastureland

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

While visually pleasing, the Callery pear tree is more of a nuisance than a blessing.

OSU ExtensionBradford pearDASNROSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourcesCallery pearAgricultural Communications Servicesinvasive tree

4-H Hike for Change benefits Children’s Hospital Foundation

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

4-H leadership council gearing up for Hike for Change

DASNRAgricultural Communications ServicesOSU AgricultureOklahoma 4-H Youth Development4-HOSU Extension

NEXRAD radar used to predict bird collisions

Fri, Apr 02, 2021

Research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology indicates weather radars are effective tools for predicting bird collisions into buildings and windows.

bird researchbirdsAnimal Health and SciencesOSU Ag Researchweather radarbird collisionsResearchOSU ExtensionFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAg Research

Getting an orphan foal to nurse an immediate need

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

Foals should be administered about four pints of colostrum in one-pint increments within the first day.

foalsOutreach and EngagementOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOSU AgricultureHorseAnimal and Food SciencesAnimal Health and SciencesAgricultureEquineAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionNews TopicsHorses

Preparation key in herd sire selection

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Purchasing a new bull is one of the biggest decisions a rancher will face.

AgriculturebullsOutreach and Engagementbeef cattleAnimal Health and SciencesLivestockOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceCattleAnimal and Food SciencesNews TopicsOSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU Extension

Meat goats tough out COVID-19 disruptions

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

Meat goat market disruptions due to COVID-19 last year appear to have made less of an impact than expected, said JJ Jones, Oklahoma State University Extension area agricultural economist.

Agricultural EconomicsLivestockNews TopicsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServicegoatsAgricultureOSU Agriculture

Gardens to Go kit teaches youth about all aspects of horticulture

Fri, Mar 26, 2021

Kid-sized gardening kits help teach youth about the science behind horticulture.

Gardens to GoEducationgardening with kidsDASNRNews TopicsAgricultural Communications ServicesOSU ExtensionFood Land and Natural ResourceshorticultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOklahoma 4-H Youth DevelopmentOSU Agriculture

Unwanted pesticide disposal set for Purcell and Claremore

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

Two sites have been set up for unwanted pesticide disposal.

DASNROSU ExtensionNews TopicsU.S. Department of AgricultureOSU AgricultureAgricultural Communications ServicesOSU Pesticide Safety EducationHuman Health and Wellnesspesticide disposal

Cattle producers should know signs of foot rot in livestock

Tue, Mar 23, 2021

Foot rot is a painful condition that can become chronic if treatment is not provided promptly.

Outreach and EngagementOSU ExtensionAgriculturebeef cattlefoot rotNews TopicsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCattleOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesLivestock

Food, fun, 4-H program gets kids in the kitchen

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

Food, Fun, 4-H is a great way to help kids develop their kitchen skills.

OSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionHuman Health and WellnessDASNRNews TopicsOutreach and EngagementOklahoma 4-H Youth DevelopmentFood Land and Natural Resourcescookingfood fun 4h4-H life skills

Preparation helps foaling go smoother for both mares and horse managers

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Complications during the foaling process are always an emergency. Horse managers should develop a working relationship with the attending veterinarian well before foaling.

Animal and Food SciencesOSU AgricultureNews TopicsAgricultureOSU ExtensionfoalingCollege of Veterinary MedicineOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceAnimal Health and SciencesHorsesOutreach and EngagementEquine