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Rural Economic Outlook Conference set for Oct. 9 at OSU

Sep 6, 2019

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

45-day weaning period for calves adds significant sale value

Sep 6, 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.

Washing raw poultry can spread bacteria in the kitchen

Aug 29, 2019

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

Oklahoma Quality Beef Network changes announced

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.

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

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.

Stephens inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame

Aug 15, 2019

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

Cattle markets, wheat planting on beef producer minds for fall

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.

Prepare a calving kit before fall calving season begins

Aug 14, 2019

OSU Extension Circular E-1006, "Calving Time Management for Beef Cows and Heifers," can help producers get ready for fall calving.

RSVP now to attend Aug. 16 OSU McCaull Research Farm field day

Aug 12, 2019

The 8:30 a.m. to noon field day is free of charge and will take place 30 miles northwest of Goodwell.

Oklahoma livestock operators should be ‘extra vigilant’ for signs of vesicular stomatitis

Aug 2, 2019

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease that affects primarily horses and cattle. However, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas and alpacas also can be infected, and on rare occasions humans.