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Chickasha Wheat Field Day set for April 30

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

The 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. field day will take place at the OSU South Central Research Station in Chickasha. There is no cost to attend.

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Composting proves good for gardening and reducing waste

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

The how-to's of composting.

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Land rental prices reported for pasture and crops

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

The cost to rent cropland held steady through the pandemic last year while pasture rentals fell slightly overall, according to the latest studies by Oklahoma State University Extension.

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Straw bale gardening is great alternative to traditional gardening

Fri, Apr 09, 2021

Tips for using straw bales in gardening.

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Know the basics of poultry care, handling and the risks of Salmonella

Wed, Apr 07, 2021

The CDC final update on the 2020 Salmonella outbreak associated with backyard poultry indicated there were a total of 1,722 cases in the United States.

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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.

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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.

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

Tue, Apr 06, 2021

4-H leadership council gearing up for Hike for Change

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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.

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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.

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Preparation key in herd sire selection

Tue, Mar 30, 2021

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

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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.

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