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Mechanical injury to trees can cause irreversible damage

Wed, Jul 08, 2020

Lawnmowers and string trimmers can cause damage to tree trunks.

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Technology allows pecan producers to continue learning

Tue, Jul 07, 2020

Pecan growers can access the latest research-based information via the Pecan Topics Zoom Program.

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Oklahoma 4-H Foundation receives $100,000 gift

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

The Masonic Charity Foundation has gifted the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation with $100,000 for STEM programming. Funds also will be used for State 4-H Roundup.

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Horse owners need to be on lookout for blister beetles

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Blister beetles contain cantharidin, a toxic chemical that can impede breathing and elevate heart rate - and can be fatal.

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Oklahoma producers have double-crop options after wheat harvest

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

Soybeans and grain sorghum are the most common double-crops planted, though sesame, sunflowers and forage crops are popular with some producers.

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Shortened breeding season for cattle provides marketing benefits

Fri, Jun 26, 2020

The premium for uniform, multiple-head lots is attributed to the convenience of filling orders for cattle of a specified description on the part of an order buyer.

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Sunscreen is a must year-round in order to protect skin

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The importance of sunscreen and proper application.

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Beware of COVID-19 contact tracing scams

Tue, Jun 23, 2020

Scams continue to rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Biosecurity key to preventing spread of rabbit hemorrhagic disease

Mon, Jun 22, 2020

The disease, which has a nearly 100% fatality rate in domestic and wild rabbits, is not transmitted from rabbits to humans.

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Timing is critical for Xtend cotton and soybean producers after dicamba ruling

Fri, Jun 19, 2020

Producers should contact their OSU Extension county agricultural educator to discuss options that best fit their specific operations and available resources.

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Oklahoma exhibits alarming number of rabies cases in 2020

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Animals that are in constant contact with humans such as a family milk cow, show animals, horses and pets should be vaccinated.

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Food, Fun, 4-H program gets youth in the kitchen

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

4-H club members from across the state and beyond are developing kitchen skills and bringing the family back to the table for meals.

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