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Oklahoma winter canola spring tours set for April

Mar 30, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 29, 2018) – Producers interested in maximizing canola crop productivity should plan now to attend one of the open-to-the-public Oklahoma Winter Canola Spring Field Tours taking place in April.

Prevent accidental poisonings with simple safety precautions

Mar 28, 2018

While every household contains potential poison hazards – think furniture polish, art supplies, lighter fluid, prescription medication, and laundry pods, for example – accidents are generally preventable.

Beware of bed bugs when thrift shopping

Mar 28, 2018

Savvy consumers know there are plenty of fun finds in thrift stores. While on the hunt for the unique, collectible or even everyday necessities, shoppers also should be on the lookout for bed bugs.

Avoiding bothersome bed bugs while traveling

Mar 28, 2018

With summertime in the not-too-distant future, Oklahomans may be planning to hit pause on their hectic schedules to do some traveling. If that is the case, families should remember bed bugs like to getaway, too, and they are not shy about catching a

Avoiding bed bugs before and after thrift store purchases

Mar 28, 2018

Picking up second-hand goods, clothing and furniture at thrift stores and vintage shops can be fun, not to mention saving some wear and tear on the family budget. To lower the risk of exposure to bed bugs, though, consumers should take precautions

RSVP now to attend April 4 OSU Crop Production Clinic in Guymon

Mar 26, 2018

GUYMON, Oklahoma (March 25, 2018) – Agricultural producers in northwestern Oklahoma and surrounding regions should register now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service's 19th Annual Crop Production Clinic in Guymon.

Are your bulls ready for breeding season?

Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 22, 2018) – The spring breeding season for cow-calf operations is approaching fast, meaning time is running out for producers who have not assessed their bull battery.

More dates announced for required training for dicamba herbicide applicators

Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (March 23, 2018) – Additional dates in Oklahoma were announced for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved dicamba training.

Changes in Mexican cattle industry will affect American beef trade as well

Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 22, 2018) – The Mexican cattle and beef industry has evolved rapidly in the past decade, most notably in the expansion of beef exports from Mexico, 89 percent of which entered the United States in 2017.

Water in the spotlight

Mar 22, 2018

World Water Day, annually recognized on March 22 for the past 25 years, is a day about focusing attention on the importance of water.