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Moore named 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Jun 30, 2021

Sheryl Moore of Pittsburg County was named the 2021 4-H Volunteer of the Year.

Good news for wheat harvest

Jun 29, 2021

Wheat harvest in Oklahoma appears to be going well as it heads into its final stages, despite a late start in parts of the state because of weather and excessive soil moisture, said Oklahoma State University experts.

Know how horses respond to hot summertime temperatures

Jun 28, 2021

Add the values of the temperature and humidity to get the heat index when determining whether to reduce animal activity.

Fireworks fun requires caution

Jun 28, 2021

More than a year of COVID-19 precautions and vaccinations has Oklahomans looking to Independence Day as a fireworks-punctuated opportunity to reconnect with friends and neighbors. That enthusiasm could leave the community open to other risks:

Farm succession planning difficult but necessary

Jun 24, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a lot of difficult conversations about what happens to the family farm when its founder leaves suddenly.

Skunks can cause more than smelly problems for pet owners

Jun 22, 2021

Rabies vaccines are crucial for pets.

Deadheading helps keep plants vigorous

Jun 22, 2021

Deadheading your plants and rose bushes can help keep them vigorous all season long.

Oklahoma 4-H builds sense of community for youth and adult volunteers alike

Jun 18, 2021

Most people are aware of what the presence of an enthusiastic adult can mean to kids. Friendships with other volunteers can mean just as much to adults involved.

Oklahoma a national leader in adopting Emergency Broadband Benefit program

Jun 18, 2021

EBB is a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

OSU entomology professor presented lifetime achievement award

Jun 16, 2021

Tom Royer has been an integrated pest management advocate and researcher since 1983 and a leading force behind IPM Oklahoma! - an integrative program involving agricultural, horticultural and urban pest management systems.