Prepare, pack school bag lunches safely
STILLWATER, Okla. – Although thousands of Oklahoma students will crowd cafeteria lines this school year, there will be a good number who opt to go their own way and bring food from home. For those who fit in that latter group, even occasionally, it is important to keep safety in mind....
Good management can reduce incidence of heat stress in cattle
STILLWATER, Okla. – Understanding and avoiding heat stress in cattle can be a valuable management tool in Oklahoma, where most areas of the state experience 70 or more days each year with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit....
Wind energy workshop slated July 28 at Enid
STILLWATER, Okla. – Rural landowners in Oklahoma who want to learn more about wind energy development can do so at the Wind Energy Leasing Program workshop....
A low intensity, no-feed approach to water garden management
STILLWATER, Okla. – With proper planning and management, water gardens are relaxing and beautiful additions to any landscape....
Firm hand, high standards, lots of love key to positive parenting
STILLWATER, Okla. – No child comes with an owner’s manual. But, there is evidence that raising happy, healthy, successful kids has a lot to do with the way parents approach their role....
Simple ways to beat the heat this summer
STILLWATER, Okla. – Although Oklahoma has experienced some warm weather this summer, it is definitely better, at least so far, than the heat wave of 2011....
BioPEC researcher investigates canola cultivars for Oklahoma
STILLWATER, Okla. – Researchers in Oklahoma State University’s Biobased Products and Energy Center (BioPEC) have received millions of dollars of funding to diversify America’s energy resources as the demand for domestic options continues to increase....
Careful financial planning offsets the cost of raising children
STILLWATER, Okla. – Few moms and dads would deny the pride and joy they feel at being parents. But, there is a practical side to raising kids, and according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture figures, it comes with a sizable price tag....
Wheatland Stocker Conference set for Aug. 29 in Enid
ENID, Okla. – Stocker cattle operators looking to make use of the latest science-based management information should register now to attend the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service’s Wheatland Stocker Conference on Aug. 29 in Enid....
Watch sugar intake, balance calories and nutrients for good health
STILLWATER, Okla. – Sugar is not the enemy. But, when it comes to eating healthy and watching the waistline, sugary foods should take a back seat to options with more nutrients and less calories....
