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Jumping worms are real and a threat to the garden

Jun 24, 2022

The Asian jumping worm and other non-native earthworms have negative effects on the environment.

National Safety Month highlights ag and summer hazards

Jun 23, 2022

OSU Extension highlights National Safety Month by addressing ways to practice safety on the farm and ranch.

Oklahoma wheat harvest is 75% complete

Jun 22, 2022

Following a delay with heavy rains in early June, Oklahoma wheat harvest is finally well under way with 75% of the state harvested as of June 21.

Kids in the kitchen improves eating habits

Jun 22, 2022

Getting kids in the kitchen to help prepare healthy snacks and simple meals develops skills they will need to make good food choices throughout their lives.

Use caution with poison hemlock, ivy and oak

Jun 21, 2022

Poison hemlock is one of the most toxic plants found in Oklahoma. Other plants of concern include poison ivy and poison oak.

New series of free ranching webinars begins June 23

Jun 17, 2022

OSU Extension beef cattle specialists will host a series of seven webinars this summer to provide valuable information and education to Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.

Thirsty crops still need more rain in western Oklahoma

Jun 17, 2022

Whether summer crops like cotton can be fully harvested this year in the Panhandle and southwest Oklahoma will depend on whether or not the two regions receive more rain.

Honey bees are famous, but native bees are powerful pollinators

Jun 16, 2022

OSU Extension experts discuss how honey bees made headlines a few years ago and why people should respect and preserve native pollinators.

Watch for heat stress in livestock as temps climb

Jun 16, 2022

OSU Extension specialist Paul Beck discusses how cattle and livestock suffer from heat stress and what can be done to prevent it as summer weather arrives.

Best tips for avoiding summer mosquitoes

Jun 9, 2022

The primary way to eliminate mosquitoes is to get rid of their breeding grounds, according to David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist. In other words, remove standing water from around your property.