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Save energy, money while keeping cool this spring, summer

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Triple digit temperatures can literally make Oklahoma a hot spot in the summertime, but keeping the house cool when the heat is on does not have to scorch the wallet and singe the budget.

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Important national survey being sent to some Oklahoma stocker cattle producers

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – The stocker sector is the most diverse and least understood part of the U.S. cattle industry, but some Oklahoma stocker producers will soon have the opportunity to increase awareness about the importance of their role in the beef marketplace.

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Oklahoma Winter Canola Spring Field Tours set for April

Mon, Mar 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Producers interested in maximizing canola crop productivity should plan now to attend one of 13 free and open-to-the-public Oklahoma Winter Canola Spring Field Tours taking place in April.

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March 7 wildfire impacts in Oklahoma exceed $16 million

Fri, Mar 24, 2017

BUFFALO, Okla. – The numbers have been crunched: the March 7 wildfires that ravaged parts of Beaver, Harper and Woodward counties had an economic impact exceeding $16 million.

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Making sure babies sleep safely

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Everyone likes curling into a favorite position for a nap or good night’s sleep and babies are no different. But, for little ones, the most comfortable position may not always be the safest.

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New federal regulations make infant sling carriers safer

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Lots of parents and caregivers prefer to transport babies snuggled against their bodies using infant sling carriers. Recently tightened mandatory federal standards for the devices are designed to increase their safety and prevent possible injuries or death.

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Fire ant quarantine zone adds steps to making hay donations to wildfire victims

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

ADA, Okla. – Fire ants can easily attack and kill small livestock such as chickens and ground-nesting wildlife, making efforts to keep them in check of vital importance.

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Basics of bottle feeding calves orphaned by wildfires

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

BUFFALO, Okla. – Wildfires that raged through the heart of cattle country in western Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas left a trail of devastation, including motherless calves in need of basic motherly care.

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Global trade important to all U.S. meats

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Redoing trade agreements has been a stated focus of the Trump Administration, fueling a degree of anxiety among some in the animal agriculture industry as they try to determine what the future holds in terms of short- and long-term effects.

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Do not mix young and old bulls in the breeding pasture

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

PURCELL, Okla. – With spring bull sales in full swing, cow-calf operators are assessing their bull batteries and making needed purchases; however, in most cases, producers should not place young bulls in the same breeding pasture as older, larger bulls.

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Schedule breeding soundness exams for bulls soon

Mon, Mar 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although the spring calving season may still be ongoing in some operations, the next breeding season is only a few weeks away, meaning now is the time to schedule both old and new bulls for their pre-breeding soundness examination.

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Register now to attend the 2017 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit

Mon, Mar 13, 2017

McALESTER, Okla. – Cattle producers seeking ways to better manage their operations in ever more challenging business conditions should register now to attend the April 6 Eastern Oklahoma Beef Cattle Summit in McAlester.

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