Tips to keep pets safe during the holidays
With all of the things going on, it can be easy to get out of your regular routine. As you gear up for the holidays, it is important to try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise schedules as close to normal as possible, said Dr. Elisabeth Giedt, director of Continuing Education, Extension and Community Engagement at the Center for Veterinary H...
OSU awarded nearly $775,000 for improving irrigation management
One of the 45 projects selected, for $772,029 in funding, was for Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension efforts geared toward promoting sensor-based technologies for conserving agricultural water resources through more efficient irrigation management.
Saleh Taghvaeian, assistant professor in OSU’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural...
OSU researcher receives award in name of his mentor and professor
One of his students, John Weir, research associate in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resources Ecology and Management, recently received an honor in the name of his mentor.
The Henry A. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have inspired and mentored a generation of fire ecologists. Given by the...
Crop conference fee cut for farmers, say MU Extension program leaders
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Duane Dailey
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University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
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Story source: Kevin Bradley, 573-882-4039
COLUMBIA, Mo. – For the first time, farmers will pay reduced fees to attend the annual University of Missouri Crop Management Conference, Dec. 15-16.
At first, the conference wasn’t...
Monitor your money closely during the shopping season
Unfortunately, thieves and fraudsters are just as much a part of the holidays as decorations and family gatherings.
“New technologies are constantly being developed to steal sensitive information from consumers, including during the holidays,” said Sissy Osteen, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension resource management specialist. “The onl...
Assessing, deciding and managing storm-damaged trees
Following a storm, land owners should assess the damage and make the decision to attempt to rehabilitate or remove a tree. This decision can sometimes be difficult especially when the damaged tree is a very large, old or heirloom tree.
“It’s often difficult to part with a large shade tree. Be realistic when making your decision,” said David Hillo...
As beef prices slip, risk management helps, MU economist will tell...
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Duane Dailey
Writer
University of Missouri Extension
Phone: 573-882-9181
E-Mail: [email protected]
Story source: Scott Brown, 573-882-3861
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Dollar returns to beef cow-calf herd owners have never been greater than the last three years. Now, 2015 appears to end still near those record highs.
“It’s a great...
USDA Report Warns Climate Change Likely to Impede Progress on Global...
USDA Announces 2016 Agricultural Outlook Forum
Food safety concerns during a power outage
Living in Oklahoma, dealing with the aftermath of winter storms like this is part of life said Barbara Brown, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension food specialist.
“In the event of a power outage, the basic guide for food safety of frozen food is whether or not the food still contains ice crystals,” Brown said. “A full freezer should keep...
