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As the weather cools, prepare your plants to be moved indoors

Wed, Sep 18, 2019

Before the fall weather moves it, prepare your patio plants to be moved indoors.

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OSU meetings this fall offer farm bill insights to producers

Tue, Sep 17, 2019

As producers finish with planting and harvest this fall, it is important they set aside time to consider their options for risk management programs as provided through the 2018 farm bill.

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Ensure fall-calving replacement heifers are ready for the breeding season

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Cattle producers who employ fall calving in their herds currently should be making certain replacement heifers to be used in late November are ready.

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Soil health is topic for Organic Oklahoma Conference

Tue, Sep 10, 2019

The upcoming Organic Oklahoma Conference will provide organic producers, gardeners and conventional producers valuable information about soil health.

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OK-FIRE training workshops slated this fall

Mon, Sep 09, 2019

Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension is hosting free workshops this fall to help those involved in wildland fire management learn more about OK-FIRE.

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Rural Economic Outlook Conference set for Oct. 9 at OSU

Fri, Sep 06, 2019

Insights about trends and expectations regarding agriculture and rural economies will be showcased.

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45-day weaning period for calves adds significant sale value

Fri, Sep 06, 2019

Vac-45 calves have a real advantage in terms of health compared to calves weaned for less than a month or those weaned on the way to the livestock market.

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Washing raw poultry can spread bacteria in the kitchen

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The USDA says consumers can cut down on the spread of bacteria in the kitchen by not washing raw poultry.

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OSU peanut and cotton field tour set for Sept. 19 in Ft. Cobb

Mon, Aug 26, 2019

Tour stop discussions will focus on cotton cropping systems and varieties, peanut disease control, weed control and irrigation. Participants will get a firsthand look at the new peanut variety Contender.

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Oklahoma Quality Beef Network changes announced

Mon, Aug 26, 2019

OQBN is a joint project of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, one of two state agencies administered by OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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Cattle markets, wheat planting on beef producer minds for fall

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

More typical summer weather after a couple of crazy weather months earlier will help beef demand through the last grilling holiday of Labor Day.

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Stephens inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Custer County 4-H'er Madison Stephens earns highest award during State 4-H Roundup.

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