Gov. Fallin Applauds Signing of Water Infrastructure Bill into Law
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today issued the following statement after the President signed into law the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. Among other items, the WIIN Act includes the water agreement between Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, and...
12/19/2016
Cow-calf producers should start obtaining colostrum now
STILLWATER, Okla. Cow-calf operators should start locating, obtaining and storing several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer sure to come in handy before the first heifers start to go into labor this spring.
12/19/2016
Time to begin early evening feeding of cows
STILLWATER, Okla. Cow-calf producers who ensure adequate supervision at calving can have a significant effect on reducing calf mortality, always important but increasingly so with the higher price of live calves at sale time.
12/19/2016
Solid science backing up stricter Veterinary Feed Directive
STILLWATER, Okla. When tougher guidelines around the Veterinary Feed Directive go into effect next month, it will change the way producers, veterinarians and feed distributors obtain, dispense and use medically important antibiotics in the treatment of food animals.
12/19/2016
What is the Veterinary Feed Directive
STILLWATER, Okla. When the calendar turns in a few weeks, it will not only usher in a new year, but also tighter federal controls on the use of some antibiotics for food animals.
Gov. Fallin Calls Special Election for State House District 28 Seat
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today ordered a special election to fill the vacancy in Oklahoma House District 28 caused by the irrevocable resignation of Rep. Tom Newell. His resignation will become effective Jan. 1, 2017.
The filing period for the...
12/16/2016
OSDH Provides Tips for Winter Driving Safety
The upcoming holiday season means Oklahomans may often be traveling during potentially dangerous winter weather conditions. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) encourages the public to begin preparation for the upcoming holiday travel season. Proper planning can...
12/16/2016
Used safely, fuel-burning appliances make it easy to chase away the chill
STILLWATER, Okla. Fuel-burning appliances such as fireplaces and wood stoves are popular and reliable ways to chase away winter's chill. However, operating these types of appliances, especially this time of year, does come with some risks.
12/16/2016
Be safe when using electric space heaters
STILLWATER, Okla. When families want to ward off winter's chill in a specific part of the home, electric space heaters may be good option.
12/16/2016
Preventing outdoor falls in the winter
STILLWATER, Okla. Slips and falls can happen so fast, especially outside in snowy or icy conditions. Of course, there are no guarantees against the occasional accident, but taking a few simple precautions could cut the chances of taking a tumble while outdoors this winter.
12/16/2016
Surviving family stress during the holidays
STILLWATER, Okla. The holidays can get stressful enough without the potential for drama sparked by overheated debates and contentious conversation during the traditional family meal.
12/16/2016
Oklahoma Foundation Seed Stocks an important part of the farm to fork chain
STILLWATER, Okla. It's a safe assumption everyone cares at least a little bit about the source of the food that finds its way to the dinner table each night. If that's the case, then Oklahomans should care a lot about Oklahoma Foundation Seed Stocks.
12/16/2016
OHP and ODOT announce new road condition/weather map
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the OHP Communications Division have collaborated to create a new online road condition map to provide Oklahomans up-to-date information when making travel decisions.
The map may be viewed at...
12/16/2016
SH-51 narrows, shifts in Stillwater through mid-January
SH-51 (Sixth St.) is narrowed to one lane in each direction and shifted to the westbound lanes between S. Monroe St. and S. Knoblock St. in Stillwater until Jan. 15 for a City of Stillwater sewer line project. Motorists should expect delays and plan extra travel time through...
12/15/2016
Gov. Fallin's Feeding Oklahoma Drive Exceeds Goal
OKLAHOMA CITY - Governor Mary Fallin today announced her seventh annual Feeding Oklahoma Drive, which ran Oct.1 through 31, exceeded its goal of raising 2 million meals. In total, the drive raised $303,991 in donations and 1,327,766 pounds of food, which will provide...
12/15/2016
First-of-its-kind 4-H camp is big success
STILLWATER, Okla. Going to a 4-H camp has long been a favorite activity of club members around the state. However, this opportunity has posed somewhat of a challenge for some 4-H'ers until now.
12/14/2016
Value of STEM
Oklahoma's state leaders remain steadfast in their effort to close the skills gap in STEM education to secure a job-ready workforce.
Gov. Fallin Discusses Trip to Middle East
OKLAHOMA CITY ' Governor Mary Fallin today discussed her trip last week to visit Oklahoma National Guard troops in the Middle East. Governor Fallin was one of three governors to take part in the trip arranged by the Pentagon and the U.S. State Department. She was joined by...