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Beef packing industry largely offsets market disruptions after Tyson Finney County fire

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

There will continue to be stresses on fed cattle demand and flows of cattle to slaughter until the damaged Tyson Finney County plant returns to operation.

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Register now to attend Nov. 1 OSU Crop Insurance Workshop in Enid

Wed, Oct 09, 2019

The workshop is part of a multi-state Cooperative Extension effort being conducted in Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma.

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Register now to attend Oct. 25 OSU Beef Industry Conference and companion field day

Fri, Oct 04, 2019

Participants can hear cutting-edge information from and interact with leading experts from across the country, all in a single setting.

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4-H’ers learning about gardening and more in Pottawatomie County

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Members of the South Rock Creek School 4-H Club are learning about gardening and more thanks to the dedication of their club leader.

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OSU agriculture and natural resource researchers playing key role in $10 million study

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Oklahoma State University scientists are teaming up with peer researchers at Kansas State University and USDA-Agricultural Research Service in El Reno to enhance cropping systems in the southern Great Plains.

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Mineral feeding protocols key for beef cows on lush forage this fall and winter

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

Grass tetany, caused by magnesium deficiency, typically is not a major problem in Oklahoma. However, occasional cases are reported, typically in beef cows during early lactation, with the issue being more prevalent in older cows.

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First decrease in cattle feedlot inventories reported in 33 months

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

A larger than projected decrease in August cattle placements pulled U.S. feedlot inventories lower than expected, coming in at 10.98 million head, down 1.3 percent from one year ago.

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Registration open for annual 4-H charity golf tournament

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Golfers interested in participating in the 22nd Annual Clover Classic Golf Tournament can register now.

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Response deadline looms for custom rates survey sent to Oklahoma agricultural producers

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Producers are encouraged to respond by Oct. 11.

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Growing demand in China dominates global beef trade

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Projections for 2019 show China importing 18.7 percent of global beef imports along with another 6.1 percent of imports into Hong Kong.

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Ensure fair-bound livestock are and remain healthy

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Pre- and post-fair animal health protocols should be followed. Vigilance is job one.

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GardenFest, Mum Sale and Pumpkin Palooza at The Botanic Garden at OSU

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

The annual GardenFest, Mum Sale and Pumpkin Palooza will take place Oct. 5 at The Botanic Garden at OSU.

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