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Read moreOp-ed by Congressman Frank Lucas As the House Agriculture Committee convenes this week to examine the threat China poses to the U.S. agricultural industry, it’s important to take a closer look at the steps underway to bolster our food security against foreign adversaries.
Read moreGovernor Kevin Stitt Wednesday announced his participation in the National Governors Association’s (NGA) Disagree Better initiative. Alongside the Chairman of Special Olympics, Tim Shriver, Governor Stitt will begin a campaign to promote healthy disagreement.
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Spring has officially sprung, according to the astronomical calendar, which marked the Northern Hemisphere’s equinox on Tuesday at 11:06 EDT, but its actual arrival may be more in the eye of the beholder.
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Tomato is one of the most popular home garden crops in Oklahoma. Tomatoes can grow in a small area, bear through most of the season, are easy to grow, and have many culinary uses in the home. They are low in calories and a good source of Vitamin C.
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When designing residential landscapes, there are many things to consider. Understanding the homeowner’s needs and wants; the relationships between the interior rooms and the exterior landscape; climatic conditions; site opportunity and constraints; and budget are some of the issues critical to a successful residential landscape design. Landscapes must be designed to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. One way to address functional issues is to think about landscape design in the same way as a house. A house is made up of a series of rooms. Some rooms may be connected by doorways or hallways and divided by walls. Walls may offer complete visual and sound separation by running from the floor to ceiling. Doors and ceilings protect occupants from natural elements and further define the rooms. Some houses have an open floor plan where two or three rooms are interconnected, only separated by a partial wall, a change in flooring material or a change in function. A typical example found today are houses where the kitchen, dining and living room have a strong connection.
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With the weather warming up, now is the time to think about how you want your yard to serve your family, pets and wildlife. Maybe you’re aiming to have the best yard on the block, want to install an outdoor family room or outdoor office, or want to expand your space for entertaining. Perhaps your kids or pets could use a better space for play. Regardless of need, now is the time to get “backyard ready” for spring. What tools do you need?
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