Flies might be seen as simply a pesky inconvenience, but for cattle, they’re much more of a concern. Because these tiny insects can cause stress, reduce feed intake, and spread diseases, when left unmanaged, they can significantly impact cattle health, comfort, and productivity.
If you’re filing your taxes online this year, watch for signs of tax identity theft, like someone using your Social Security number (SSN) to file and claim a tax refund. One way you’ll know is if the IRS rejects your tax return once you file.
Brittanie Peake grew up in southern Oklahoma City in a single parent household. She had no experience in the agricultural field, but she felt drawn to the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Ferguson College of Agriculture the moment she stepped foot on campus.
After several days snowed in at home, I’m sure everyone is feeling the effects of extra snack foods and baked goods! The much-needed breakup between the typical American diet and added sugar is an "It's not me, it's you" type of situation. Reducing sugar can help your overall health and well-being, from weight management to controlling blood sugar, increasing energy levels, and maintaining dental and heart health.
The month of February has been home to many historical events over the years.
Hello Shawnee! What an arctic blast we had this week! Oklahoma weather does not disappoint, and it sure keeps us on our toes! Please continue to stay safe and warm out there. The parks maintenance crew of our Shawnee Parks and Recreation Department continued to work this week making sure our park restrooms were safe and functional.
Winter, winter everywhere. Last Saturday night the wind blew small snowflakes and graupel (snow pellets) around like pieces of paper.
In the years of serving as youth minister, preaching minister, and now a hospice chaplain, the strongest regrets emanate from those who have lost a loved one to death. I have heard laments from "I wish," to "if only," "it's not fair," and "why?" just to name a few.
In general, the best time to prune most plants is during late winter or early spring before new growth begins. It is also a great time to prune because the leaves are off and you can actually see the structure of plants and get to the plants more easily to get the job done.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, reaffirmed his commitment to finding balanced solutions for all Oklahomans and released the following statement Tuesday after withdrawing House Bill 1755.