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Wed, 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.

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Use caution with poison hemlock, ivy and oak

Tue, 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.

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New series of free ranching webinars begins June 23

Fri, 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.

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Thirsty crops still need more rain in western Oklahoma

Fri, 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.

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Watch for heat stress in livestock as temps climb

Thu, 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.

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Honey bees are famous, but native bees are powerful pollinators

Thu, 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.

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Best tips for avoiding summer mosquitoes

Thu, Jun 09, 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.

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OSU on the forefront of developing higher quality wheat

Tue, Jun 07, 2022

At Oklahoma State University’s recent Lahoma Field Day, wheat genetics chair Brett Carver explains how OSU is on the verge of releasing new wheat varieties with higher gluten quality.

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How to treat a tick bite and when to see a doctor

Tue, Jun 07, 2022

Wes Andrews, M.D. and chief of staff for OSU University Health Services, discusses how to treat tick bites and when infection from a tick bite demands medical attention.

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How to attract hummingbirds to the landscape

Mon, Jun 06, 2022

Bright colored flowers along with full feeders are just a couple of ways to attract hummingbirds to the landscape.

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Avoid crop pest invasions with frequent field checks

Mon, Jun 06, 2022

According to Tom Royer, integrated pest management coordinator at Oklahoma State University, fall armyworms are one of the pests that could be a concern for crops going into summer.

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The 5 core vaccines all horses need

Tue, May 31, 2022

OSU Extension specialist Kris Hiney and OSU professor of equine internal medicine Lyndi Gilliam discuss the five annual vaccines all horses need to protect their health.

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