The good and bad of pocket gophers
STILLWATER, Okla. – They construct and live in underground tunnels and leave mounds of soil in evidence of their excavation efforts. While sometimes considered a pest, pocket gophers can be valuable because they contribute to the formation and conditioning of the soil, and provide food for larger predators....
Conditions just right for cricket invasion
STILLWATER, Okla. – Chirp, chirp. Chirp, chirp. Oklahomans have been hearing plenty of chirping going on lately as field crickets are taking advantage of the weather conditions and spreading like wildfire....
Start school year right with positive attitude, regular routine
STILLWATER, Okla. – As another school year gets underway, kids across the state are returning to last year’s schools or attending new ones, moving to new grade levels or maybe even setting foot in school for the first time ever. Not surprisingly, both kids and parents are bound to be nervous. No worries, though. Not only are those jitters natural,...
Keep a sharp eye on your health and medical bills to...
STILLWATER, Okla. – Everyone suffers through occasional trips to the doctor’s office. While there is no escaping the charges that come with these visits, paying some extra attention to your personal health and the billing process will help you better manage costs....
OSU’s Bob Wettemann receives national honor
STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University’s Bob Wettemann has been named the 2012 recipient of the American Society of Animal Science’s Animal Management Award....
Mesonet set to launch Cattle Comfort Advisor tool
STILLWATER, Okla. – Sitting on the couch, enjoying the air conditioning and sipping on a cold drink definitely hits the spot for many Oklahomans who have been battling the 100 F plus temperatures outside. However, cattle don’t enjoy those same luxuries....
Helping with low oxygen problems in ponds
STILLWATER, Okla. – A dense green-colored pond with fish swimming near the surface is a tell-tale sign of oxygen deprivation....
Career opportunities are available in agriculture
STILLWATER, Okla. – Some students know the exact career path they want to take upon high school graduation, while others have no clue....
Dealing with armadillo damage
STILLWATER, Okla. – Like keeping enough water on the lawn to keep it green and looking good was not hard enough for Oklahomans, armadillos tend to add to landscape problems during the heat of the summer....
Protecting your home from wildfire
STILLWATER, Okla. – The recent wildfires throughout Oklahoma have sparked the interest of homeowners who have watched houses go up in flames too many times this summer....
