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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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Less sugar, more exercise can reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Increasing exercises and decreasing sugar intake can help prevent type 2 diabetes.

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OSU Extension breaks ground on new Tulsa County site

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

The Tulsa County Extension office will relocate to downtown Tulsa. Construction on the new facility will begin in 2025.

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Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Many areas of Oklahoma are currently in drought, affecting cattle and crop operations.

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OSU Mortar Board names 2024 Top 20 freshmen men and women

Fri, Oct 25, 2024

The Oklahoma State University chapter of the Mortar Board honor society recently named students to its annual list of Top 20 Freshmen Men and Top 20 Freshmen Women, as well as Top 10 Freshmen Men and Women for the 2023-24 class.

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Moss named director of OSU Student Farm

Fri, Oct 25, 2024

The OSU Student Farm is a five-acre vegetable operation in Stillwater that supplies fresh produce to the OSU Pete's Pantry and Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center in Payne County.

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OSU obesity research could lead to cell-based therapy

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Dr. Xia Lei, assistant professor in the OSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is studying white blood cells in fat tissue to determine how they regulate inflammation caused by serious health conditions like diabetes.

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OSU part of national network creating 10-year ag research plan

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

agInnovation, the national network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities, is launching a working 10-year Research Roadmap outlining a research focus in climate solutions, water resiliency and sustainable food systems.

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Winter hydration is important for good health

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

Staying hydrated in the winter is as important as it is in the summer.

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OSU Agriculture celebrates distinguished alumni and champions for 2024

Mon, Oct 14, 2024

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.

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