Newly revised OSU Beef Cattle Manual a great gift
STILLWATER, Okla. Mooooove over, Christmas presents; the greatest gift for that special cattle producer might just be the newly revised Oklahoma State University Beef Cattle Manual.
12/09/2015
OPERS Issues Notice of Rulemaking Intent and Proposed Permanent Rules
Notice is being provided to all interested parties pursuant to the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act that proposed rules are available for public review and comment. Click on the links below for specific information regarding each amendment by Chapter.
12/08/2015
Director's Weekly Memo 2015-12-07
Fourteen graduate from 2014-15 CareerTech Teacher Institute; tech centers listed in The Oklahoman's Top Workplaces of 2015; battery recycler sends letter of thanks to EOC Tech; WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificates show employees have the skills they need; useful links and my...
12/08/2015
Consider pets needs when traveling this holiday season
STILLWATER, Okla. If your holiday travel plans will take you over the river and through the woods, it is time to start making plans especially if you plan to take along the furry, four-legged family members.
The Ultimate Gift of Love Being a Foster Adoptive Parent
We are in the midst of the holiday season. It's one of my favorite times of the year because it means getting together with family. The First Gentleman and I have six children between us, and at times it can be hectic keeping up with everything that is planned in our...
12/07/2015
Take part in online journey through Farm to Fork Massive Open Online Course
STILLWATER, Okla. - For the second consecutive year, Bailey Norwood, professor in the department of agricultural economics for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, will be conducting an online journey connecting agricultural...
12/07/2015
Take part in online journey through Farm to Fork Massive Open Online Course
STILLWATER, Okla. - For the second consecutive year, Bailey Norwood, professor in the department of agricultural economics for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, will be conducting an online journey connecting agricultural...
12/07/2015
Gross Receipts to the Treasury Continue Fall in November
Monthly Gross Receipts to the Treasury are lower than the same month of the prior year for a seventh consecutive month as low oil prices and reduced consumer spending shrank the bottom line in November, State Treasurer Ken Miller announced today.
OSU researcher receives award in name of his mentor and professor
STILLWATER, Okla. Henry A. Wright was a pioneer and leader in the world of fire ecology. The late professor from Texas Tech University did more than study fire and write textbooks and journal articles. He made a profound impact on his students.
12/04/2015
OSU awarded nearly $775,000 for improving irrigation management
STILLWATER, Okla. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reached into its proverbial pocket book and awarded $20.5 million for 45 projects to develop and advance the conservation of natural resources.
12/02/2015
AG Pruitt Files Brief with SCOTUS Supporting Colorado Voucher Program
Program faces similar challenges as OK’s Lindsey Nicole Henry scholarship
OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced Wednesday that Oklahoma has submitted an amicus brief, or friend of the court brief, to the U.S. Supreme Court...
12/02/2015
Directors Weekly Memo 2015-11-30
Congratulations to Maj. Gen. Baxter; state agency evaluating budget; guide to career success after military service available; CareerTech safety training makes an impact; Oklahoma FFA launches new website; Oklahoma attends ACTE conference; useful links and my schedule for the...
Assessing, deciding and managing storm-damaged trees
STILLWATER, Okla. Certain trees can be a beautiful part of a homeowner's landscape, but with snow, ice and heavy winds, these very same trees can become an eyesore and a safety hazard.
12/02/2015
In Oklahoma, fighting fires with better data
By Derek Major, GCN
When people think of wildfires, they usually think of California and the mountain west region. But Oklahoma faces wildfire threats as well.
Last year alone, two separate wildfires in the state (one of which started as a controlled burn) destroyed...