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Keeping ants out of the house

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Ants might be tiny pests but they can be a gigantic nuisance for homeowners, especially in the spring and summer when they are most active.

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Bone health remains important as we age

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is not necessarily true that the older we get, the more fragile we become, but aging and loss of bone mass are directly linked.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureNutritionFamily and Consumer SciencesExtensionOutreach and Engagement
Maintain muscle as you age

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A decline in muscle mass is a part of aging, but doing everything possible to slow that decline should be near the top of everyone’s priority list.

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Older adults can help guard their immune system with healthy lifestyle

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most people probably are not overly familiar with the sprawling network of tissues and organs that make up the body’s immune system, much less the very important job that system does.

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2017 rules means mineral supplementation for cattle may need VFD as well

Wed, May 31, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cow-calf operators not only need to regularly check their mineral feeders or blocks to be certain they are supplying the minerals cows need, they need to ensure Veterinary Feed Directive management aspects are met as well.

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Budget operating costs if planting sorghum in June

Tue, May 30, 2017

ENID, Okla. – Oklahoma farmers planting sorghum in June need to be aware that sugarcane aphid infestations before the boot stage can decimate their crop, underscoring the need to budget a corrective insecticide application before planting.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureCropsAgricultural EconomicsSorghumExtensionOutreach and Engagement
Oklahoma Crops Conference set for four locations in July

Fri, May 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Crop producers across Oklahoma should plan now to attend one of four Oklahoma Crops Conference events taking place in July.

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Oklahoma sorghum growers facing decisions about their crop

Fri, May 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – This spring has presented a number of challenges to agricultural producers throughout Oklahoma, and sorghum growers have been no exception.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgriculturePlant and Soil SciencesSorghumExtensionOutreach and Engagement
Livestock need access to clean, fresh water too

Wed, May 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is one of those common sense best management practices that is sometimes easy to overlook, making sure cattle – and indeed, all livestock – have access to clean, fresh water.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureWaterLivestockExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Cow-calf operators should be ‘making a list and checking it twice’

Wed, May 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – June is calling, and that means cow-calf operators should have a good idea how not to repeat any challenges associated with the past breeding season during the next go-round.

Ferguson College of AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesExtensionOutreach and EngagementCattle
Beef markets bullish heading into coming holidays

Wed, May 24, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Markets have been buoyed by tighter than expected supplies of beef, stronger than expected domestic demand, continued strong beef exports and speculative support in live and feeder cattle futures contracts.

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