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Enhanced Oklahoma BQA program to launch — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-09 13:45

STILLWATER, Okla. – There will be a series of six regional meetings across Oklahoma beginning this August to kickoff new, fresh Beef Quality Assurance training and certification for state cattle producers.

Africanized honey bees sampled in Payne, Blaine and McCurtain counties — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-08 15:35

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory recently discovered the first positive sample for Africanized honey bees in Payne County.

Rainbolt Family Endowed Chair to benefit agricultural finance — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-08 08:27

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Rainbolt family of Oklahoma City is honoring Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis with a $500,000 gift to establish an endowed chair within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Butterfly gardens bring nature home — by janet.reeder@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-06 16:26

STILLWATER, Okla.––While Fred Guthery writes and teaches about wildlife and ecology, he finds great personal satisfaction in creating a space for some of the smallest and daintiest of earth’s creatures.

Free workshop to showcase rural energy options, funding eligibility — by ron.dahlgren@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-06 14:01

STILLWATER, Okla. – Farmers, ranchers and rural small-business owners dealing with escalating energy costs may be eligible for grants, loans and loan guarantees under the purchase of renewable energy systems or to improve energy efficiency.

Small dietary changes can make a big difference — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-06 11:18

STILLWATER, Okla. – Losing weight does not have to mean making big changes in your diet. In fact, making some simple lifestyle changes can lead to big changes over time.

OHCE week declared in counties across Oklahoma — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-05 08:33

STILLWATER, Okla. – May 4-10 has been declared Oklahoma Home and Community Education week in counties across Oklahoma.

County cemetery index now available — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-05 08:30

STILLWATER, Okla. – Thanks to months of mapping, tracking and locating, individuals looking for the hundreds of small, out-of-the-way cemeteries in Oklahoma now have a resource for help.

Pets can suffer from storm anxiety — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-02 15:17

STILLWATER, Okla. - When the sky darkens, the lightning strikes and the thunder begins to roll, many Oklahomans get a little nervous about the impending storm. However, humans are not the only ones whose heart rates elevate.

Bye boll weevil, hello new pests — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-02 13:21

STILLWATER, Okla. – The good news is that the boll weevil is no longer considered a primary pest of cotton in Oklahoma. The not-so-good news is that there are plenty of other insects producers need to guard against.

Seed treatments vital to control of cotton pests — by ron.dahlgren@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-02 13:20

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma and Kansas farmers are expected to increase cotton acres in the two states by seven percent to 10 percent this year. In Oklahoma, that will translate into about 190,000 acres, up from approximately 175,000 acres in 2007.

Lesser Prairie-chicken decline concerns biologists — by janet.reeder@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-01 10:16

WOODWARD, Okla. - A small number of serious bird watchers worldwide have been privileged to see the mesmerizing dance of the Lesser Prairie-chicken during their spring breeding season. For others who desire to see this ancient and vocal all-out effort by the prairie grouse, time may be ticking away.

Plant mapping key to cotton crop success — by ron.dahlgren@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-02 13:19

STILLWATER, Okla. – Researchers with Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources are encouraging cotton producers to use plant mapping, a management tool that could make a big difference in yields and profit.

Early growth key to cotton yield — by ron.dahlgren@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-05-02 13:19

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma producers need to “make their cotton crop” at the front end of the growing season.

Wheat producers should maximize effectiveness of fungicide applications — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-28 10:20

STILLWATER, Okla. – Windy conditions this time of year make for very few days that are suitable for spraying, so timing is critical for getting the most bang for the buck with fungicide applications.

Northern Oklahoma wheat producers need to make fungicide decisions — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-28 10:13

STILLWATER, Okla. – Wheat producers across northern Oklahoma need to make judgments about whether or not to apply a fungicide, and quickly for their 2008 wheat crop.

Landscapers can benefit from IPM conference — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-28 09:25

STILLWATER, Okla. – Professional landscapers, nursery growers and gardeners alike put a lot of effort into their landscapes and gardens. The last thing they want to see is damage done by pesky pests.

AgrAbility Day at the Capitol slated — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-28 09:20

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma AgrAbility Project strives each year to increase the awareness about and meet the needs of Oklahoma agricultural producers with disabilities and their families.

Parental and baby bond lends to future benefits — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-28 09:03

STILLWATER, Okla. – When parents develop close ties with their babies the future results can be beneficial, according to studies.

Small businesses: Plan ahead for difficult times — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-28 08:57

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recession is a word nobody wants to hear, but today it seems like a common word tossed around the news circuits. As a small business owner it is always important to plan ahead by taking the right steps in your business to protect it in case hard times hit.

Nature’s ‘fast snacks’ are healthy choices — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-28 08:12

STILLWATER, Okla. - For many families in Oklahoma, eating on the run has become a way of life. With children involved in extracurricular activities, and in many cases, both parents working outside the home, it can be difficult to find time to prepare and eat a meal at home.

Cole named OSU Animal Science Advanced Degree Graduate of Distinction — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-24 16:25

STILLWATER, Okla. – Andy Cole, an adjunct faculty member at three Texas universities, has been named an Oklahoma State University Advanced Degree Graduate of Distinction in Animal Science.

Morris native named OSU Outstanding Master’s Student — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-24 12:10

STILLWATER, Okla. – Morris native Daniel Edmonds was named Oklahoma State University’s Outstanding Master’s Student at the university’s 26th Annual Phoenix Awards ceremonies.

Divorce costs both socially and economically — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-22 09:49

STILLWATER, Okla. – Research shows divorce and its direct and indirect economic consequences cost the U.S. nearly $33.3 billion annually.

What is the best: foods or supplements? — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-21 14:53

STILLWATER, Okla. – People are becoming more health conscious and aware of the role healthy eating has with health promotion and lowering chronic disease risk.

Rare books find appropriate new home — by janet.reeder@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-21 14:50

STILLWATER, Okla.– Most Habitat ReStore shoppers in Stillwater are looking for recycled household goods or building materials, not rare books.

Fruits, vegetables require proper handling to ensure quality and safety — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-21 14:50

STILLWATER, Okla. – Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Most supermarkets and grocery stores carry a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are nutritious, as well as tasty.

Entrepreneurship continues to grow in Oklahoma — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-21 14:40

STILLWATER, Okla. – The next time you are with a group a people, look around. Probably three of every four persons want to own their own business. Across the country, some 18 million of these people each year take action toward the American dream, owning their own business. These entrepreneurs, innovators and small businesses are key players in the country’s economy. And Oklahoma is no different.

Woodward ranch designated Important Bird Area — by janet.reeder@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-18 14:38

WOODWARD, Okla.– Oklahoma’s Audubon Council has selected the Selman Ranch near Buffalo, as the state’s first Important Bird Area. The designation indicates an area with unusual importance for birds.

Cutting board sanitation helps ensure food safety — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-18 13:51

STILLWATER, Okla. – Whether you are cutting, chopping, mincing or slicing, a cutting board and a good knife are essential tools in the kitchen.

Celebrate National Wildlife Week — by janet.reeder@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-18 11:35

STILLWATER, Okla.– As a wildlife ecology and management graduate student at Oklahoma State University, Brett Cooper knows how diverse wildlife is in Oklahoma.

Maximize success through good yearling bull management — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-17 15:58

STILLWATER, Okla. – Using bulls as yearlings is an excellent way to get an additional year of use from bulls, reducing the per-cow bull depreciation cost.

Pregnancy checking mares can safeguard investment — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-17 09:05

STILLWATER, Okla. – Horse breeders need to take steps to ensure the stork will make its seasonal visit to their operations.

Super-sized cows require appropriate management — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-17 09:03

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is a truth hiding in plain sight: Mature weight and milk production of many commercial beef cows are both greater than they were 30 to 40 years ago, and that means management considerations must change as well.

Proper drainage key part of horse barns — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-17 07:59

STILLWATER, Okla. – There should be no “horsing around” when it comes to selecting and preparing a building site that will ensure proper drainage in a horse barn.

Creep feeding provides needed nutrients to nursing foals — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-17 07:56

STILLWATER, Okla. – Horse managers need to make sure foals start off on the right hoof by ensuring they have access to needed nutrition in an environment that allows them to imitate fellow horses.

Controlled calving season could provide producer benefits — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-16 08:12

STILLWATER, Okla. – The expensive input costs of feed, fertilizer and fuel have some cow-calf operators with smaller herds examining the possibility of becoming more efficient by moving to a shorter, more confined breeding season.

CASNR student named 2008 Truman Scholar — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-15 16:11

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University student Cortney Timmons of Ada has been selected for one of the nation’s most prestigious scholastic honors, the Truman Scholarship. She is the 15th OSU student to receive the coveted honor.

CASNR student Savannah Smith receives Morris K. Udall Scholarship — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-15 14:02

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University student Savannah Smith of Talihina has been awarded a Morris K. Udall Foundation Scholarship for her senior year.

Children and playtime: A great time for learning — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-15 13:03

STILLWATER, Okla. – Young and old alike enjoy their time to relax and have a little “playtime.” For children, studies show that playing is also learning.

CASNR student regional experience a ‘huge success’ — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-15 11:19

STILLWATER, Okla. – Agronomy, soils and environmental sciences students from across the region came to Stillwater, had fun while learning a lot and went away impressed, thanks in large part to Oklahoma State University’s Agronomy Club.

Anderson named DASNR's outstanding teacher — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-14 11:18

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Kim Anderson has been honored as the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ outstanding teacher.

Vegetables are vital to good health — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-11 09:17

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is no secret that vegetables play a vital role in a healthy diet. They contain abundant fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and provide a lot of color and texture to meals.

Landscape architecture students get real-world experience — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-11 14:21

STILLWATER, Okla. – A group of landscape architecture students at Oklahoma State University put their skills to use as they designed the landscape for a proposed Oklahoma City Hospice House.

Debris in pastures potential health risk to cattle — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-09 15:47

MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Insulation and building debris present in pastures after high winds can cause problems for cattle producers, difficulties that potentially may have a significant effect on animal health and time management costs.

Eat healthy and save your bank account — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-08 10:29

STILLWATER, Okla. – There is no need to break the bank to eat healthy foods, shopping wisely can easily stretch your budget and you can receive a healthy outcome.

‘Bt’ spells bad news for caterpillars — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-07 15:48

STILLWATER, Okla. – Caterpillars will start to negatively affect various crops, shrubs, trees and other green plant material as the weather warms up, leading many homeowners and agricultural producers to use "Bt" to control the pests.

Wasps performing role of 'greenbug exterminators' — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-04 14:23

STILLWATER, Okla. – Recent samplings by Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Entomologist Tom Royer show that a natural enemy of greenbugs is actively helping to control the unwanted pests.

Oklahoma Beef Congress set for April 16 — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-04 13:24

GUTHRIE, Okla. – The Oklahoma Beef Congress will take place April 16, and will showcase the latest information gained through the OK Steer Feed-Out that can help cattle producers enhance their operation’s profit potential.

Oklahoma agroterrorism prevention seminars set — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-04 10:38

STILLWATER, Okla. – Two major state agencies are teaming up to help Oklahoma agricultural producers and agribusiness operators explore how they can best protect their animals, farms and investments from the threat of agroterrorism.

SIP is user-friendly, cost-effective lawn watering tool — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-04 10:02

STILLWATER, Okla. – A new tool is available to help homeowners know when and how long to water lawns in Oklahoma, courtesy of the Oklahoma Mesonet Agricultural Program.

DASNR’s Sarah Cook Rowland awarded national fellowship — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-04 13:36

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University senior and Morrison resident Sarah Cook Rowland has been named a 2008 recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship.

Keep children safe while cleaning the house — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-03 14:49

STILLWATER, Okla. – There is nothing quite like a clean home. However, products used to clean the home can pose a danger to young children.

Generations X and Y are investing in their future — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-03 14:48

STILLWATER, Okla. – Even though retirement for Generations X and Y seems years away, studies show they are acknowledging they need to pick up the slack when planning for their financial future.

Some ‘people’ food can be toxic for pets — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-03 14:43

STILLWATER, Okla. - While pet owners munch of a variety of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet, some of these foods can be toxic to their pets.

April is National Financial Literacy month — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-03 14:41

STILLWATER, Okla. –April is slated as National Financial Literacy month and focuses on improving personal finances for everyone.

Be a good role model – Eat healthy — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-01 14:50

STILLWATER, Okla. – While you are setting your table for a meal go ahead and set a good example by choosing healthy options for you and your children.

MyPyramid Menu Planner: Plan your meals the healthy way! — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-04-01 08:09

STILLWATER, Okla. – Plan your next meal with the MyPyramid Menu Planner and be assured you and your family are eating a nutritious and balanced meal.

Cow-calf producers get bullish at popular OBI sale — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-03-31 14:35

STILLWATER, Okla. – Cattle producers looking to improve their herd performance invested $352,200 in search of the perfect sire for their operational needs at the Oklahoma BEEF Inc. All-Breed Performance-Tested Bull Sale on March 27.

Short-term calf removal can provide benefits — by donald.stotts@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-03-31 12:25

STILLWATER, Okla. – Short-term calf removal is an “old trick of the trade” that some cattle producers might find useful in bumping up rebreeding rates in their spring-calving cow herd.

Pets facing obesity at an increasing rate — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-03-28 12:52

STILLWATER, Okla. - Men, women and children are not the only ones experiencing problems with obesity. Pet owners are seeing an increase in their furry friends as well.

Get more calcium — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-03-27 09:07

STILLWATER, Okla. – Did you know the body contains more calcium than any other mineral?

Allowance teaches children responsible financial management — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-03-27 07:41

STILLWATER, Okla. – Giving children an allowance can help teach them to be responsible financial managers.

Fitch honored at OYE — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-03-26 09:30

STILLWATER, Okla. – Jerry Fitch was recently honored as one of the two Oklahoma Youth Expo Show Honorees.

Applications now available for OALP Class XIV — by trisha.gedon@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-03-21 08:54

STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program is a great way for men and women to learn to become leaders in the state’s agricultural industry.

Interesterified fats: What is its health impact? — by katie.reim@okstate.edu — last modified 2008-03-20 09:57