OSU Extension News

“Kids will always fill their time with something, whether it’s playing a video game, talking with friends or practicing the violin,” said Ron Cox, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension marriage and family specialist. “Beyond helping kids spend their time in positive, constructive ways, extracurricular activities allow them to develop life...

The first major adjustment in a marriage comes when kids are born and the second major shift comes when those kids are on their way out of the house, said Ron Cox, associate professor and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension marriage and family specialist.

“Think about it, a couple has been raising kids for 20 or more years, and that all...

Every 24 minutes in the United States, a child goes to the emergency room because of an accident involving tipped-over furniture or a TV, said Gina Peek, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension housing and consumer specialist. The majority of tip-over incidents result in head injuries.

To help combat this problem, the U.S. Consumer Product...

“OSU has a strong history of producing high performing wheat varieties and Bentley only adds to this proud tradition,” said Jeff Edwards, head of the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. “The OSU Wheat Improvement Team is dedicated to meeting the needs of Oklahoma wheat producers and we’re excited about the ways Bentley will help them continu...

“It’s a great opportunity to interact with and ask questions of some of the region’s top experts in the field about new research findings that target improvements relative to beef-cow efficiency and profitability in intensive and semi-confined production systems,” said Dave Lalman, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension beef cattle special...

“Obviously high environmental temperatures are a key concern, but prolonged or intense exercise and inadequate hydration may all contribute to heat stress,” said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist.

Horses, like humans, dissipate the majority of their excess body heat through sweating. Horses can sweat as...

Sales are scheduled for Oct. 28 (Cherokee Livestock), Nov. 6 (Elk City Livestock), Nov. 10 (McAlester Stockyards), Nov. 11 (OKC West), Nov. 14 (Pawnee Livestock), Nov. 21 (Blackwell Livestock), Dec. 7 (Tulsa Stockyards) and Dec. 9 (OKC West).

McAlester Stockyards also will host sales next year on Feb. 9, March 5 and June 7.

A joint project between...

Slated July 21, this event is free and open to the public and will feature an easy-to-follow overview of composting. Lynn Malley, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension assistant specialist for the Solid Waste Management Program, will present workshop at 6:30 p.m. The Stillwater Public Library is located at 1107 S. Duck.

“There are many r...

Saleh Taghvaeian, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension water resources specialist, said producers should think of the conference as “one-stop shopping” where they can receive the latest research-based insights and information about many irrigation-related subjects.

“Rainfall in June and early July was very helpful in replenishing surface...

“Ensuring a horse consumes adequate water is not always easy given that the animal’s water needs can vary greatly according to diet, temperature and amount of exercise,” said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist.

First of all, consider the manner in which water is provided to the horse. Modern management...