Register now to attend July 13 Oklahoma Crops Conference in El Reno

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

EL RENO, Okla. – Crop producers working along the Interstate 40 corridor west of Oklahoma City should register now to attend the July 13 Oklahoma Crops Conference in El Reno.

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March 7 wildfires left indelible mark, and yet no mark at all

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

BUFFALO, Okla. – “And this too shall pass away” is an old adage about the human condition, and one that sums up so much about the March 7 wildfires that devastated numerous lives and more than 330,000 acres in Beaver, Harper and Woodward counties.

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OSU hosts Show N’ Go event to support, assist statewide inventors

Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Oklahoma State University’s New Product Development Center (NPDC) will host a statewide inventor Show N’ Go event at the OSU Helmerich Research Center in Tulsa on July 18 starting...

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Seasonal pressure expected to weaken beef and cattle markets

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Beef and cattle markets have defied “economic gravity” by staying stronger, longer than most analysts expected this spring, but seasonal pressure has caused the markets to weaken and they likely will struggle for the next six weeks or so.

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Register now to attend July 10 Oklahoma Crops Conference in Ardmore

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

ARDMORE, Okla. – Crop producers in southeastern and south-central Oklahoma should register now to attend the July 10 Oklahoma Crops Conference in Ardmore.

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Service providers should register now to attend the July 25 Canola 101 Workshop

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Service providers to canola producers who are interested in learning more about the crop should register now to attend the free-of-charge Canola 101 Workshop taking place July 25 in Stillwater.

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Chute-side vaccine cooler a useful tool for cattle producers

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – A few simple steps can help cattle producers become more effective in battling respiratory disease in their herd, get full value of any vaccine they purchase and possibly increase their operational profit in the process.

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Pregnancy rates in cattle a ‘lowly heritable trait’

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As cow-calf producers evaluate growing programs for replacement heifers and their impact on long-term productivity of the herd, it is important to remember that both the genetic makeup of the heifer and environment in which she is raised will affect her ability to reproduce and raise progeny.

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Effect of China opening its markets to U.S. beef likely to start slowly

Wed, Jun 28, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – China agreeing to open its domestic market to U.S. beef has been in the news, but producers need to remember it is only the first step in an ongoing and lengthy process.

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Protecting children from lice during summer camp

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – With school out, many youths may be heading off to camps and conferences for part of their summer break. If that is the case, both children and parents should know how to protect against head lice.

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Is earthquake insurance for you?

Mon, Jun 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – As earthquakes become increasingly common in Oklahoma, it is worthwhile for residents to consider purchasing insurance to protect their property as the ground shakes and rolls underfoot.

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Be safe while staying cool in the pool

Fri, Jun 23, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Splashing around in the backyard pool or enjoying the amenities at the local community center is always refreshing on a hot summer day. But, amid all the fun, safety should always be a main priority.

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