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Rising from the ashes to win coveted national award

Mar 19, 2018

Pittsburg County 4-H'er overcomes adversity to win national award.

Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges

Mar 13, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 13, 2018) – Late winter and early spring is the most challenging time of the year relative to the nutrition of spring-calving beef cows, meaning cow-calf producers need to pay special attention to their livestock's body

Limited wheat pasture run by cattle expected

Mar 13, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 12, 2018) – Strong feedlot demand has kept prices for stocker and feeder cattle firm throughout the winter, with many stocker cattle that in a typical year would still be on wheat pasture already in the feedlot.

Wheat producers facing tough call on nitrogen application

Mar 12, 2018

Even after recent rains, Oklahoma wheat producers managing their crops for yield and grain quality are facing tough decisions about if, when and how much to fertilize at this critical juncture of the growing season.

Annie's Project using education and networking to empower women in agriculture

Mar 8, 2018

Annie's Project empowers farm women to be better business partners by focusing on fostering strong problem-solving, recordkeeping and decision-making skills.

Money savvy families put tax refunds to work

Mar 1, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 14, 2018) – Despite the dread that visits annually during tax season, many Oklahomans often anticipate receiving a refund.

Wheat crop weed management heading into spring

Feb 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 23, 2018) – As temperatures begin to warm and rain falls, wheat producers managing their crops for yield and grain quality may turn to herbicides to get a handle on grass and broadleaf weeds.

OSU alumna and agricultural economist Damona Doye named Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service leadership role

Feb 20, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 25, 2018) – The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has been part of Damona Doye's life since she was growing up, and now the Lawton native has been named associate vice president of the statewide organization.

Market price for soybeans may make it a good alternative summer crop for some Oklahoma producers

Feb 9, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 9, 2018) – Wheat is underperforming as a cash crop in the minds of many Oklahoma producers, leading some to look at the feasibility of planting alternative summer crops as drought persists in the state.

Tips for wishing your home a healthy new year

Feb 8, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Feb. 8, 2018) – People have all sorts of New Year's resolutions. Some want to get slimmer, some want to save more money, some want to try new experiences. Well, what about wanting a healthy home?