For some people, being hungry simply means it has been a few hours since their last meal. Unfortunately, many Oklahomans struggle with hunger every single day.
A team of researchers work on a project to use local biomass materials to create portable power.
High school students will have an opportunity to combine science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) principles with their interest in horses at the first Horse Science Academy at Oklahoma State University.
For many years, cheap grain meant almost anything that enhanced grain use and feedlot measures of technical efficiency were consistent with beef industry efficiency. This is no longer true.
Beef production in the United States is expected to decrease 4.8 percent in 2013, the second largest year-over-year decrease in 35 years. Many analysts expect the 2013 numbers to be followed by a 2014 decrease of 4.5 percent or more.
Not only are feedlots paying record prices for feed and essentially record prices for feeder cattle, it has been recognized for quite a while now that the supply of feeder cattle will be increasingly inadequate to maintain feedlot inventories at any price.
Drought conditions have had a significant effect on feeder cattle supplies, with feedlots expected to feel a noticeable pinch in the months ahead as they will be unable to maintain current inventories.
Oklahoma State University research indicates that excessively hot summertime temperatures can shorten the gestation length of beef cows, altering animal management requirements.
The greater the amount of marbling in beef, the higher its grade because marbling makes beef more tender, flavorful and juicy. This study is unique in that it focuses on marbling development in cattle during the stocker phase.
If a foal doesn’t ingest colostrum within its first 12 hours of life, the animal likely will have a compromised immune system. Colostrum is provided in the mare's milk. For orphan foals, a suitable replacement must be administered.
Accidental pet poisoning is a common problem when owners intentionally give medication in an attempt to make their pet feel better. Do not reach for the human medicines until you talk to the animal's veterinarian.
Unlike most other crops, wheat is disproportionally dependent on public research. Wheat has a genome larger than that of humans. More than three-quarters of wheat varieties used today came from public research.
Story details reasons why cattle operations and beef markets are in flux because of two winter storms that hit that hit a week apart in February.
OSU is seeking public input as to the viability of using wind energy and carbon dioxide to produce ethanol. Watch video on the Planet Forward website at http://goo.gl/Ek1A0 and vote if its a research concept worth pursuing.
Cattle producers preparing to work spring-born calves should be taking steps now to protect their animals from the respiratory diseases, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis and bovine viral diarrhea virus.
Bovine Respiratory Disease causes between $800 million to $900 million annually in economic losses from animal death, reduced feed efficiency and antimicrobial treatment costs. Oklahoma State University scientists are showing real dollar benefits of BRD health management practices on cattle operations.
Oklahoma State University's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources will receive $226,890 in national grant funding for research into eastern redcedar encroachment and the water cycle in the tallgrass prairie, two key elements of ecosystem health for Oklahoma.
Oklahoma State University study shows that conservation dollars represent injections into regional economies across the state, thereby generating additional economic activity and helping to stabilize key industries vital to local communities.
When you are thinking about raising money for your business, bootstrap financing "“ using your own money to get your business off the ground "“ may be an option you should consider.
Yield losses from stem rust in Africa and Middle East have been significant since Ug99 was reported, but the greater concern is that this race will spread to the major wheat producing areas of India, China, Europe and the United States. Oklahoma State scientist explains level of concern, historical threat.
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