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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?

Keep eye out for respiratory acidosis in newborns at calving time

Feb 8, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 26, 2018) – Despite a cow-calf producer's best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at calving

New training required for dicamba herbicide applicators

Jan 31, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (Jan. 25, 2018) – Applicators planning to use specific dicamba herbicides labelled for the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop SystemTM for soybeans and cotton must complete U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved dicamba training before

U.S. beef cattle currently plentiful in the marketplace

Jan 29, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 29, 2018) – The numbers are in and the United States has plenty of feedlot cattle on hand to kick off 2018.

Drought conditions underscoring importance of wintertime agricultural planning

Jan 29, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 29, 2018) – Expanding drought combined with decreasing hay stocks should be a sign of cattle producers to give extra thought to potential management implications during the coming weeks.

CEUs available through March 8 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Weatherford

Jan 29, 2018

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma (Jan. 29, 2018) – Five Irrigation Association continuing education units and 4.5 Certified Crop Advisor continuing education units are being offered to certified professionals attending the March 8 Oklahoma Irrigation

Calving difficulty this season can affect next year too

Jan 26, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (Jan. 26, 2018) – Calving difficulty not only is the prime cause of baby calf mortality, it can also markedly reduce a cow's reproductive performance during the next breeding season.