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Greenhouse gas emissions from beef production only 1.9 percent of U.S. total

Oct 13, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – When it comes to protecting the environment, blaming greenhouse gas emission problems on beef cattle or people who like a good steak is a claim that has little basis in fact.

Caution not fear key to managing beef herd expansion

Oct 11, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The U.S. beef industry's transition to greater beef supplies in 2016 has been a challenge for many, perhaps in part because younger producers and traders have never before participated in herd expansion, which last occurred in

Teal Pumpkin Project provides alternative for trick-or-treaters

Oct 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – "Trick or treat, smell my feet. Give me something good to eat." While this chant is familiar to many youngsters who go trick-or-treating, food allergies may leave some children feeling left out of the fun.

Free educational conference to feature international cattle handling and stockmanship expert

Sep 29, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. –Dr. Tom Noffsinger, international cattle handling and stockmanship expert, will make a return trip to Oklahoma this fall to headline the Merck Animal Health and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Chisholm Trail

Checking utilities in the aftermath of an earthquake

Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – One top priority for homeowners after an earthquake is to ensure all utilities remain in proper working order.

The ‘green’ facts of grass versus grain when finishing beef cattle

Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is a "green" discussion that continues to raise its head periodically. What is better for the environment: Grass-finished or grain-finished beef cattle?

Checking inside and outside the home for earthquake damage

Sep 28, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – In the aftermath of an earthquake, damage to homes, buildings and other structures may or may not be visible. That is why it is important to thoroughly check both inside and outside your property as soon as it is safe to do so.

Academic achievement program for Latino students finding big success in Oklahoma

Sep 27, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – With plenty of hard evidence confirming its strategy is working, Juntos, a unique program helping Latino students and their families hit all the right academic notes, is poised to expand its impact in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma wheat and canola producers should check their crop often for fall armyworms

Sep 22, 2016

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is recommending state wheat and canola growers scout their crop regularly for the presence of fall armyworms, including those planting wheat early who

OSU Purebred Beef Center supporters honored

Sep 19, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mother Nature has proven to be no match for the generosity of Oklahoma State University Purebred Beef Center supporters, who were honored during a come-and-go reception at the center on Sept. 17.