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Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day set for July 17

Jun 13, 2018

Anyone looking to start or expand an agritourism business or interested in diversifying a farming or ranching operation should plan to attend the first-ever Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day.

Guarding against tick bites

Jun 11, 2018

Oklahoma families are not the only ones excited about the warmer summertime temperatures. Ticks are, too.

When ticks bite

Jun 11, 2018

With ticks most active in the summertime, families need to know what to do if someone is bitten by the pest.

Helping kids avoid head lice at summer camp

Jun 11, 2018

With many Oklahoma youth planning to spend parts of their summer breaks enjoying camps, clinics and conferences, families need to know how to protect against head lice.

Oklahoma wheat producers expecting modest returns after a tough year

Jun 6, 2018

It has been a challenging year for wheat producers in Oklahoma.

New Extension cotton specialist steps into growing role

May 31, 2018

Seth Byrd is ready to help Oklahoma cotton producers thrive after officially joining OSU as the Oklahoma State Cooperative Extension cotton specialist on April 30.

Spiders aren’t that scary

May 30, 2018

Arachnophobia is one of the most common fears of people all over the world. However, much of that fear may be unwarranted as only a dozen or so of the estimated 50,000 species of spider pose any real threat to humans.

OSU holds off participation in state’s hemp pilot program for 2018 growing season

May 24, 2018

Oklahoma State University is taking a holistic approach on this new industry, evaluating agronomics, logistics, processing and economic feasibility. DASNR plans to spend the next six months gathering information, which may be used to develop

Dicamba training videos now at county Extension offices

May 21, 2018

Federally mandated dicamba training is now available via video at Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service county offices.

Building a residential safe room

May 17, 2018

Oklahomans may opt to build a safe room for an added level of protection from the destruction tornadoes can cause.