Storm shelter basics

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – The recent volatile and tragic spring storm season has plenty of Oklahomans thinking seriously about adding the extra protection of a shelter in their homes.

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OQBN fall sales dates set

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – This year’s slate of Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) fall certified sales will include two new sites in western Oklahoma.

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Pushmataha Field Tour enhances landowner management choices

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

CLAYTON, Okla. – Landowners looking to get the most out of their natural resources should plan now to attend the Fire, Wildlife, Timber and Cattle Grazing Annual Fall Field Tour on Oct. 8 at the Pushmataha Wildlife Management Area.

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How fast can America’s beef cow herd be rebuilt?

Fri, Sep 06, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Though 2013 is likely another year of beef cow herd liquidation, the improvement in conditions in the second half of the year may provide a period of stabilization that often occurs in the first year of herd expansion.

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Remember your dams

Tue, Sep 03, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Most of Oklahoma has been wet this summer, proven by all the water in our ponds.

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Killing with lead ammunition

Fri, Aug 30, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Americans have known for a long time about the harmful effects of lead.

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GardenFest slated Sept. 21 at The Botanic Garden at OSU

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – For a dozen years now, GardenFest at The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University has offered gardening enthusiasts a place to come to learn more and share gardening experiences. This year is no exception.

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School breakfasts get a nutritious boost

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – A healthy breakfast goes a long way to starting the day on a positive note. Now, school kids in Oklahoma and across the nation are in an even better position to do their best in the classroom thanks to upgraded federal breakfast standards.

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Get ready for fall-calving now

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fall-calving season is just around the corner, and that means cow-calf producers should be taking care of the cattle operation version of a “honey-do list.”

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A stronger feeder cattle market looming this fall

Tue, Aug 13, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – After being on the defensive for much of the first half of 2013, feeder cattle markets are poised to hold stronger in the second half of the year.

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Extracurricular activities help kids make the grade, learn life lessons

Mon, Aug 12, 2013

STILLWATER, Okla. – For parents wondering if it is truly worth the time, effort and money to run the kids from soccer practice to choir rehearsal to Quiz Bowl competitions or some other activity, the answer is yes.

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OAEAA recognitions of excellence announced

Fri, Aug 09, 2013

WOODWARD, Okla. – The Oklahoma Association of Extension Agriculture Agents honored its own recently, for excellence of service and commitment to the land-grant mission of helping to improve the quality of life for Oklahomans.

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