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OSU’s beginning farmer and rancher program connects new producers with experience

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

Josh Campbell, OSU Extension program specialist for beginning farmers and ranchers, has spent two years constructing OSU’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher program, designed to strategically and intentionally assist those new to farming.

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OSU awarded $2 million for a multidisciplinary project to create water and energy efficiency for farmers

Wed, Oct 22, 2025

Three land-grant universities are exploring whether producing energy from animal waste and cleaning wastewater can be achieved in one technology system.

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Patience is the key as children develop healthy eating habits

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

What some parents may think of as being a picky eater is more likely to be a child who is still developing a taste for certain foods. Being a choosy eater is a normal part of child development.

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Registration open for 2025 Rural Renewal Symposium in Woodward

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

The Rural Renewal Symposium is designed to raise awareness, attract resources and stimulate research toward solving rural community challenges. It is open to faculty, students and rural community members.

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OSU Alumni Association names 51 OSU Seniors of Significance

Thu, Oct 16, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association has named 51 students as OSU Seniors of Significance for the 2025-26 academic year.

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Agriculture professor bridges disciplines through OSU Museum of Art experience

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

When Dr. Mike Finnegan, a faculty member in Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture, brought his class to the OSU Museum of Art this semester, it marked a meaningful step toward connecting art and agriculture through shared human experiences.

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OSU Ag Tailgate promotes ‘Ag is Big in Oklahoma’

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Approximately 200 Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered on the Monroe Courtyard of Agricultural Hall to celebrate OSU Agriculture’s impact on the state, region and nation. The OSU Foundation partnered with OSU Agriculture to host the Agriculture Tailgate on Oct. 11, before the Cowboy football game against the Houston Cougars.

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Driving sustainability through by-product innovation

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

Oklahoma State University professor is making a global impact by addressing some of the state's most pressing environmental challenges.

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Honors college students honored in Fall 2025 award presentation

Fri, Oct 10, 2025

The Fall Honors College Award Presentation took place on Friday, October 3rd at 4pm in the Student Union Little Theatre.

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OSU entomologists work to save beetles important to human and livestock health

Wed, Oct 08, 2025

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5 States Beef Conference returns with two-day event in October

Tue, Oct 07, 2025

The 5 States Beef Conference returns Oct. 14-15, featuring timely beef industry updates to local area producers.

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OSU Agriculture celebrates distinguished alumni and champions for 2025

Mon, Oct 06, 2025

Oklahoma State University honored an exceptional group of individuals who have brought distinction to the Ferguson College of Agriculture and demonstrated a continuous commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. OSU Agriculture, comprised of the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies – OSU Extension and OSU Ag Research – held an Honors ceremony on Oct. 3 to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Champion for OSU Agriculture awards.

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