Time to begin early evening feeding of cows

Tue, Jan 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Cow-calf producers who ensure adequate supervision at calving can have a significant effect on reducing calf mortality, always important but increasingly so with the higher price of live calves at sale time.

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Cattle producer profitability likely to be squeezed in 2018

Tue, Jan 09, 2018

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Continued growth in beef production in 2018 is likely to pressure cattle and beef prices, with domestic and international beef demand being critical factors affecting prices.

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OSU ranks in top 20 nationally for fashion merchandising

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

Oklahoma State University ranks among the top 20 colleges and universities in the United States with fashion merchandising programs, appearing at No. 19 on The Art Career Project list of “The Best Fashion Merchandising Schools in the U.S. in 2018.”

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Repeatability of calving difficulty in young heifers an often-repeated question over the years

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Questions about the repeatability of calving difficulty in young heifers seems to crop up annually, not unsurprisingly given the money invested in growing the heifer into a two-year-old cow.

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Cow-calf producers should start obtaining colostrum now

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Cow-calf operators should start locating, obtaining and storing several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer sure to come in handy before the first heifers start to go into labor this spring.

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Providing for the nutritional needs of older horses may require management changes

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – We are what we eat, goes the old cliché, and the saying is as true for horses as for people, especially as the years pile up.

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Region’s premier canola event set for 2018 in Enid

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

ENID, Oklahoma – Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production and profitability should register now to attend the Jan. 19 Canola College in Enid.

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Positive news for all meats in OSU’s December 2017 Food Demand Survey

Tue, Dec 19, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Consumers’ willingness-to-pay experienced a not unexpected bump as the holiday season kicked into gear, with steak seeing the largest percent increase among meat products compared to one month ago.

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Oklahoma Irrigation Conference set for March 8 in Weatherford

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma – Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the March 8 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Weatherford.

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Awareness and record-keeping important to ensuring well-being of elderly horses

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Improvements in health care and nutrition have increased the lifespan of horses and their number of useful years, but management decisions about an elderly equine’s well-being remain a largely individualized focus.

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Safely sending perishable holiday gifts

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – What is a family to do if an out-of-town loved one cannot make it home for the holidays but loves turkey and dressing? Mailing perishable homemade goods or sending items via mail order is certainly a viable option for gift givers. Following some food safety tips will help avoid the risk of foodborne illness.

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Loading up on lighter fare for the holidays

Mon, Dec 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Sharing rich, delicious traditional and favorite dishes with family and friends is often part of what makes the holidays so special. No worries for anyone watching the waistline, though. There are plenty of tips and tricks for health-conscious folks on the hook for hosting the family meal or contributing to the feast.

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