Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Rob Terry receives Ferguson College of Agriculture teaching excellence award

Mon, Jun 30, 2025

Robert Terry Jr. is the inaugural recipient of the 2025 Ferguson College of Agriculture Dick and Malinda Berry Fischer Award for Teaching Excellence.

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New OSU wheat varieties could lead to more natural bread with fewer additives

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Flour from the OSU varieties Paradox, Breadbox and Firebox (dubbed the OX varieties) appears to provide an uncommonly high level of dough strength while maintaining varying levels of extensibility. OSU has partnered with Oklahoma-based Shawnee Milling Company and Farm Strategy, a food supply chain consultant, to research the potential of these three wheat varieties as a natural flour-based alternative to wheat gluten additives, such as vital wheat gluten

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OSU Agriculture names 2025 Distinguished Alumni

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

Oklahoma State University will honor five individuals who have brought distinctive credit to the university’s Ferguson College of Agriculture and contributed significantly to society. Shannon Angle, Bill Clymer, Robert Hodgen, M. John Kane and N. Malone Mitchell Jr. are recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. The honorees will be officially recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 3.

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OSU Agriculture names 2025 Champions

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

Oklahoma State University will honor two individuals this fall who have demonstrated a commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Thomas and Rhonda Coon are the 2025 Champion for OSU Agriculture Award recipients. They will be recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 3.

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LaBar receives Ferguson College Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award

Mon, Jun 16, 2025

Julie LaBar is the 2025 recipient of the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture’s Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award.

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OSU tuition held flat for fourth straight year

Fri, Jun 13, 2025

The OSU/A&M Board of Regents has voted to keep tuition and mandatory academic fees flat for a fourth consecutive year at Oklahoma State University.

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Building financial skills at an early age can pay big dividends

Fri, Jun 13, 2025

Teaching children about money management an an early age helps them develop good money management skills.

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OSU Rodeo sends two to College National Finals Rodeo

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Two members of the Oklahoma State University Rodeo Team are preparing for the biggest performance of the season.

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OSU research team enhances hazmat emergency preparedness with interactive mapping tool

Wed, Jun 11, 2025

A research team from Oklahoma State University is expanding the capabilities of an interactive tool designed to support emergency planning and response preparedness for communities across Oklahoma.

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Avoid food waste with practical storage solutions

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

Smart food storage and basic meal planning can prevent waste and help families save money.

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Lusk named to agriculture and natural resources board for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

The board is a major unit of the nonprofit organization that addresses issues in agricultural production and natural resource development.

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Soaklahoma – where the rain comes sweeping down the plains

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Excessive rain is causing problems in Oklahoma gardens.