Prussic acid and nitrate poisoning are concerns after a light frost

Fri, Oct 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Cooler temperatures are coming into Oklahoma about three weeks ahead of what is typical for late October and early November, meaning temperatures could stress certain forage plants and make them potentially toxic to livestock.

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Safely decorating with pumpkins

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Decorating pumpkins can be a fun way for families to celebrate fall or usher in the Halloween spirit, especially as long as everyone makes safety a priority.

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Growing cattle inventories mean more stocker opportunities

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – As of mid-October, calf and stocker cattle prices are down only about 2 percent from August, compared to the typical drop of 4 percent, while Oklahoma auction volume has been 11 percent higher year-over-year for the past six weeks.

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Breeding wheat varieties for protein? Not so fast

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University wheat breeder Brett Carver does not resemble the stereotypical image of a mad scientist at work. However, he and the rest of the OSU Wheat Improvement Team, an interdisciplinary team of researchers, display mad skills when it comes to fulfilling their charge of developing high-performing wheat varieties that thrive in Oklahoma, while more than satisfying the needs of bakers and millers everywhere.

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“Oklahoma 100 Year Life” project receives award

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to live to be 100 and maybe get some tips that could help you get there? It’s all available online at the Oklahoma State University Library, thanks to the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program (OOHRP), which was recently recognized for its “Oklahoma 100 Year Life” oral history project by the national Oral History Association.

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OSU Winter Crops Herbicide Symptomology Clinic set for Nov. 3

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Agricultural producers looking to be get a firsthand look at key visual symptoms of common herbicides on winter wheat and canola should plan now to attend the Nov. 3 Oklahoma State University Winter Crops Herbicide Symptomology Clinic in Stillwater.

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USDA-NASS contacting Oklahoma cow-calf operators about recent survey

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Cattle producers who recently received the Oklahoma State University Cow-Calf Survey from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will be receiving a call from NASS if they have not already completed it and turned it in.

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Mitigating issues from a malware attack on your mobile device

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The statistics bear out what most people suspect: Malware infections on mobile devices are at an all-time high.

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‘Strong’ passwords a key to protection in a digital world

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – It is one of the oldest areas of concern in the digital age: creating passwords that the user can remember and yet are as secure as possible.

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OSU College of Human Sciences presents 2017 alumni awards

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

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Balancing yield and protein content in a wheat crop

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With Oklahoma wheat producers heading into another growing season, the bottom line will be top of mind, as always, and for many, that means focusing squarely on yield, yield, yield.

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OSU Students, Faculty, Staff and Sovereign Nation Leaders Gather for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Tue, Oct 10, 2017

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 200 Oklahoma State University students, faculty, staff, sovereign nation leaders and friends stood shoulder-to-shoulder to set a record...

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