Extension

Local input needed for OSU Extension’s future plans

Tue, May 28, 2019

Extension educators throughout the state will host free-and-open-to-the-public community forums in May and June.

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Herb and Succulent Festival slated June 8 at botanic garden

Fri, May 24, 2019

The public is invited to The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University for the upcoming Herb and Succulent Festival slated June 8. There will be something for the whole family.

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Oklahoma 4-H Foundation welcomes Jenkins as new executive director

Fri, May 24, 2019

Milford Jenkins has been selected to serve as the new executive director of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation.

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Physical activity is important for people of all ages

Wed, May 15, 2019

Research shows physical activity not only helps a person sleep and feel better, it also reduces the risk of many chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, some cancers and type 2 diabetes.

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Squash bugs can put a damper on successful gardening

Fri, May 10, 2019

Control of squash bugs is essential for successful gardening.

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Tips to keep mosquitoes out of your landscape

Mon, May 06, 2019

Mosquitoes are pesky pests, but there are steps homeowners can take to reduce the population in their landscapes.

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Oklahoma State wheat field day set for May 10 in Lahoma

Thu, May 02, 2019

Participants will hear from and be able to ask questions of OSU experts who will provide research-based insights crucial to getting the most out of a crop.

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Unwanted pesticide disposal event set in McAlester

Thu, May 02, 2019

Farmers, ranchers and homeowners can safely dispose of unwanted pesticides May 21 at McAlester.

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4-H’ers gain knowledge of how Oklahoma government works

Thu, May 02, 2019

Members of the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Program spent the day at the Oklahoma Capitol to share with legislators the positive impact has on 4-H youth.

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Oklahoma Home and Community Education celebrates service to communities statewide

Tue, Apr 30, 2019

Oklahoma Home and Community Education groups all across the state be celebrating the positive impact they make on their local communities during the upcoming Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week slated May 5-11.

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Oklahoma Mesonet documentary airing on OETA showcases the gold standard of weather monitoring

Mon, Apr 29, 2019

OETA will broadcast the OSU-produced program at 9:30 p.m. on May 3, at 6:30 a.m. on May 4 and at 7:30 p.m. on May 9.

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State meteorologist calls Oklahoma Mesonet ‘a forecaster’s dream’

Wed, Apr 24, 2019

A system of 120 stations with at least one in every county, the network was designed and implemented by cooperating scientists at Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma, with the two universities continuing to provide valuable subject-matter expertise to this day.

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