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Fresher, tastier choices coming to school cafeterias this fall

Aug 5, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Students can look forward to experiencing newer, fresher tastes in school cafeterias beginning this fall thanks to an innovative skills development program targeting school nutrition professionals in Oklahoma.

For parents, empty nest can be full of promise

Aug 4, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – For many Oklahoma families ushering the last kid out of the house this fall and officially emptying the nest, it is a moment brimming with hand-wringing fear, giddy excitement and one looming question: What is next?

Extracurricular activities help kids make the grade, learn life lessons

Aug 4, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Every school year, parents and guardians often pull off the ultimate balancing act, shuffling kids from athletic practices and games to orchestra to debate, but the potential benefits for those children is nearly as limitless

OSU releases new wheat variety in time for fall planting

Jul 29, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – In advance of the upcoming fall planting season, Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources announced the release of Bentley, its newest wheat variety.

Value-added cattle program OQBN sets fall sales dates

Jul 21, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Dates and locations have been set for the latest round of sales for Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certified cattle.

Cool equine managers help horses avoid heat stress

Jul 21, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The historic hottest part of summer is fast approaching, underscoring the importance for horse managers to review basic strategies that will help their equines avoid heat stress.

Optimize your horse’s water intake

Jul 16, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – As the dog days of summer approach, it is paramount that equine owners optimize their horse's water intake to ensure animal well-being and performance.

Oklahoma Irrigation Conference set for Aug. 18 in Ft. Cobb

Jul 16, 2015

FT. COBB, Okla. – Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the Aug. 18 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Ft. Cobb.

Extension and AARP teaming up to help Oklahoma caregivers

Jul 9, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thousands of caregivers across Oklahoma will benefit from a new partnership between the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and AARP Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Vineyard Quality Project reveals opportunities for state's wine industry

Jul 9, 2015

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma wine industry has grown tremendously during the last several years, and now the Oklahoma Vineyard Quality Project is enhancing the ability of state grape growers and winemakers to strengthen their operations