Composting may be timely solution for disposal of dead livestock and large animals

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

ENID, Oklahoma (April 13, 2018) – Wildfires that blazed their way through parts of central and northwestern Oklahoma recently highlight the need to act quickly to dispose of livestock and other large animal carcasses.

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Cow-calf producers should record multiple births in their herds

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University recommends cow-calf producers write down calf numbers of twin births while the animals are still nursing the cow, and to never retain a heifer as a replacement female is she is born as a twin to a bull.

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Emily Roberts recognized by The DaVinci Institute

Mon, Apr 09, 2018

Emily Roberts, an assistant professor in the Department of Design, Housing and Merchandising, was recognized as a DaVinci Fellow for the second consecutive year.

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EHA Hosts Education Preview Day

Wed, Apr 04, 2018

The College of Education, Health & Aviation hosted an education preview day for high school students from across the state.

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Anne Greenwood selected as Women for OSU Philanthropist of the Year

Mon, Apr 02, 2018

Greenwood to be recognized at 10th Annual Women for OSU Symposium April 5; Event to feature Emmy award-winning actress Marg Helgenberger as keynote speaker

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Develop a nutrition plan now to ensure good cow body condition next calving season

Mon, Apr 02, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 1, 2018) – Calving season has come and gone, meaning it is time for cow-calf operators to begin planning for next year’s calf crop.

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Mixed macroeconomic signals shake cattle markets

Mon, Apr 02, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (April 1, 2018) – As analysts projected, beef production thus far in 2018 is higher year over year, with increased cattle slaughter and carcass weights in evidence.

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Oklahoma winter canola spring tours set for April

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 29, 2018) – Producers interested in maximizing canola crop productivity should plan now to attend one of the open-to-the-public Oklahoma Winter Canola Spring Field Tours taking place in April.

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RSVP now to attend April 4 OSU Crop Production Clinic in Guymon

Mon, Mar 26, 2018

GUYMON, Oklahoma (March 25, 2018) – Agricultural producers in northwestern Oklahoma and surrounding regions should register now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s 19th Annual Crop Production Clinic in Guymon.

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More dates announced for required training for dicamba herbicide applicators

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (March 23, 2018) – Additional dates in Oklahoma were announced for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved dicamba training.

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Are your bulls ready for breeding season?

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 22, 2018) – The spring breeding season for cow-calf operations is approaching fast, meaning time is running out for producers who have not assessed their bull battery.

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Changes in Mexican cattle industry will affect American beef trade as well

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma (March 22, 2018) – The Mexican cattle and beef industry has evolved rapidly in the past decade, most notably in the expansion of beef exports from Mexico, 89 percent of which entered the United States in 2017.

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