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Oklahoma welcomes backyard beekeeping trend

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

Courtney Bir, Oklahoma State University Extension farm management specialist, discusses the growing trend of beekeeping and how to establish a backyard hive.

OSU AgriculturebeesbeekeepingOklahoma beesbackyard bee hivesCourtney Birfarm managementOSU Extension
Cleveland County 4-H’er competes in national Junior Olympics

Fri, May 28, 2021

A Cleveland County 4-H'er recently competed in the AAU Junior Olympics Games.

Junior OlympicsOSU AgricultureDASNROklahoma 4-H Youth DevelopmentAgricultural Communications Services4-HOSU Extension
Follow research-based mosquito control recommendations

Wed, May 26, 2021

The species in Oklahoma right now typically bite during the evening hours or when disturbed in shady areas.

InsectsDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyOutreach and EngagementOSU ExtensionmosquitoNews Tagshome and gardenOSU AgricultureOklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Use recommended dehorning practices for cattle

Tue, May 25, 2021

Industry experts and veterinarians typically recommend dehorning take place as early as possible.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculturebeef cattleOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceNews TopicsOutreach and EngagementLivestockdehorningCollege of Veterinary MedicineCattle
Farmers market season renewing community spirit statewide

Mon, May 24, 2021

Farmers markets generate economic development and hometown pride in communities. After COVID-19 reduced attendance in 2020, organizers are excited to welcome back customers and vendors.

gardeningOSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionMade in Oklahomacommunity developmenthorticulturefarmers marketOklahoma Gardeningeconomic developmentFood Land and Natural Resources
Foliar diseases seen in Oklahoma wheat as harvest nears

Mon, May 24, 2021

Wheat growers should consult with their OSU Extension county agricultural educator to determine the feasibility of possible management options to combat foliar diseases in their crop.

Plant and Soil SciencesNews TopicsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyCrops_Grains and Oilseeds__Wheatoklahoma wheatfoliar diseasesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceCropsOSU ExtensionOutreach and EngagementOSU Agriculture
Proper storage of fruits and vegetables helps ensure peak flavor

Thu, May 20, 2021

Storing fruits and vegetables properly will help ensure the freshest flavor.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Communications ServicesFamily and Consumer Sciences Cooperative ExtensionOSU Extension
Oklahoma Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Resistance Study a statewide collaboration

Wed, May 19, 2021

Alfalfa weevils developing resistance to a given pyrethroid runs the risk of developing cross-resistance to all mode-of-action group three insecticides.

CropsOSU ExtensionDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyNews Topicsinsect controlalfalfa weevilForageOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServicealfalfaAg ResearchOutreach and EngagementOSU Agriculture
Vertical gardening makes most of limited ground

Wed, May 19, 2021

Vertical gardening opens up new possibilities in the landscape.

OSU ExtensionDASNRAgricultural Communications ServicesOSU AgricultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Keep watch on obese horses eating green forage

Tue, May 18, 2021

Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have developed equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), a condition similar to Type II Diabetes in people.

OSU AgricultureOutreach and EngagementFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionNews TopicsForageAnimal and Food SciencesHorsesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceHorse
Oklahoma 4-H addressing youth mental health

Fri, May 14, 2021

The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is addressing mental health needs in youth.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Communications ServicesDASNROSU ExtensionOklahoma 4-H Youth Development
Oklahoma farmers need to assess the nitrogen needs of their crops

Thu, May 13, 2021

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recommend for either pre-emergence or in-season applications.

Outreach and EngagementNews TopicsFood Land and Natural ResourcesfertilizerOSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureCropssoil nitrogenPlant and Soil SciencesOklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

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