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New wheat variety to combat head scab fungal disease

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Oklahoma State University Agriculture recently released Scab Stryker, a wheat variety resistant to the fungal disease fusarium head blight. Scab Stryker research trials performed the best against head scab for four years in a row.

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Creating memories and building family traditions in the kitchen

Wed, Nov 20, 2024

Sharing family recipes in the kitchen helps keep family traditions alive.

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Minnie Lou Bradley talks 70 years of ranching progress in OSU Extension webinar

Mon, Nov 18, 2024

OSU alumna and celebrated rancher reflects on her time as a female collegiate livestock judging competitor in the 1950s and building her 70-year-old ranch.

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Older adults may face obstacles to good nutrition

Fri, Nov 15, 2024

Older adults may face obstacles that jeopardize good health.

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New OSU One Health lab to transform agricultural genetic research

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

The One Health Innovation Lab has been working to re-sequence genes from the Oklahoma State University wheat research program to establish the new lab and its services of sequencing human, animal and plant genetics.

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OSU recognized for its commitment to military affiliated students, faculty, and staff

Wed, Nov 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University has been ranked as one of the best employers and institutions for veterans by Forbes, Military Times and Oklahoma Veterans United.

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OSU Extension Leadership Academy graduates gain tools to impact communities

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

The leadership development opportunity is open to OSU Extension county educators, district/area specialists and Community Nutrition Education Program coordinators.

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OSU research supports national Million Veteran Program

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

Charles Chen, an associate professor in the OSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and River Smith, a researcher and clinical psychologist in the Eastern Oklahoma VA system, are trying to determine if there is a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder and obstructive sleep apnea in veterans.

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Lalman recognized with 2024 Excellence in Extension award

Mon, Nov 11, 2024

David Lalman focuses on cow/calf and stocker cattle production as a specialist for OSU Extension.

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OSU Extension launches new beginning farmers and ranchers series with Nov. 14 garlic workshop

Fri, Nov 08, 2024

Oklahoma State University recently has received a $719,000 United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help new farmers and ranchers get their start in Oklahoma. The first workshop for OSU’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program is the Beginning Farmer Garlic Workshop on Nov. 14, based on a research project started in 2023 to evaluate how 10 garlic varieties grow in the Oklahoma climate.

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Scholarship information students need to know for 2025-26

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Deadlines for scholarships are soon approaching for recurring Oklahoma State University students looking for financial support.

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Sleepless in Oklahoma: lack of sleep takes a toll on teens

Tue, Nov 05, 2024

Teenagers are busy and sometimes they sacrifice sleep in order to get everything done. However, a lack of sleep can affect not only their academic performance but also their health.

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