Extension

Rural Scholars program to help revitalize small communities

Fri, Feb 19, 2021

OSU students will spend the summer in Harmon and Tillman counties in an effort to revitalize rural communities.

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Beef industry to largely weather the effects of mid-February snowstorms

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

How the beef industry is weathering the effects of February snowstorm.

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New lamb protection during wintertime explained

Tue, Feb 16, 2021

Hypothermia – a dangerously low body temperature – is a major cause of death in young lambs.

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Oklahoma Proven gardening selections revealed for 2021

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

The 2021 Oklahoma Proven selection have been announced.

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Cattle needs rise as temperatures drop

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

Follow recommended livestock-care checklists to mitigate significant dangers that arctic blasts bring to animal health and production.

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Horse owners need to be watchful for signs of colic

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Horses need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by wintertime weather conditions, and that can lead to problems.

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Take steps to maximize available hay in cattle operations

Fri, Feb 12, 2021

Cattle producers are only halfway through the hay feeding season, so it’s a good time to double-check they’re not wasting that precious resource.

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New season of Oklahoma Gardening set to premier Feb. 13

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

The 47th season of Oklahoma Gardening premiers Feb. 13.

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Antimicrobial stewardship a vital element of livestock operations

Tue, Feb 09, 2021

Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated effort by physicians, veterinarians, animal caretakers and agricultural producers to preserve the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs.

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Producers of dual-purpose wheat should check for first hollow stem stage

Tue, Feb 09, 2021

Extended livestock grazing beyond first hollow stem stage can greatly reduce yields.

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February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month

Tue, Feb 09, 2021

Safe use, storage and disposal of pesticides highlighted during Pesticide Safety Awareness Month.

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Kay County 4-H’er helps youth in troubling times

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

Kay County 4-H'er Colton Tripp provides comfort bags to youth who are removed from their homes due to court orders or other reasons.

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