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National stockmanship expert Curt Pate to lead free cattle handling workshop

Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Curt Pate, one of the nation's top experts in stockmanship and horsemanship, is returning to Oklahoma for a second straight year to lead a workshop for ranchers, farmers and students who want to sharpen their cattle handling

Drop, take cover and hold on in case of an earthquake

Apr 14, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Drop. Take cover. Hold on. Following these three simple commands can help Oklahomans remain steady when the ground begins rumbling under their feet as earthquakes continue hitting the state with increasing frequency.

Governor honors four from OSU with ag awards

Apr 4, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – As far as Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources wheat researcher Brett Carver is concerned, there is not a better way to live one's life than to enable others.

Composting may be timely solution for disposal of dead livestock and large animals

Apr 1, 2016

ALVA, Okla. – Natural disasters such as the wildfires that struck Woods County recently highlight the need to act quickly to dispose of livestock and other large animal carcasses.

Cow-calf producers may find two-stage weaning process useful

Mar 25, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers with fall-calving herds who are contemplating upcoming weaning options may want to consider using a two-stage weaning process.

Spring cleaning tips and tricks

Mar 21, 2016

Maintaining a clean and clutter-free space can be a chore, both literally and figuratively. But, it is an important one, and after months of hibernating against winter's chill, spring, with its warmer temperatures and budding trees, is the perfect

OSU livestock economist says beef herd expansion not over yet

Mar 15, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Are cattle market price adjustments in late 2015 a signal that beef herd expansion is mostly finished? An Oklahoma State University agricultural economist doesn't think so.

Oklahoma Peanut EXPO set for March 24 in Altus

Mar 14, 2016

ALTUS, Okla. – Peanut growers interested in the latest research-based production and marketing information about their crop should plan now to attend the 2016 Peanut EXPO, taking place at the Western Oklahoma State College in Altus on March 24.

Nutrition program helps Oklahomans get healthier

Mar 10, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – Even as the nation celebrates National Nutrition Month in March, it is a well known fact the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle requires a daily commitment.

Are your bulls ready for breeding season?

Mar 4, 2016

STILLWATER, Okla. – The spring breeding season for cow-calf operations is less than two months away, meaning time is running out for producers who have not assessed their bull battery.