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OSU wheat varieties perform under pressure during 2024 harvest

Wed, Jul 03, 2024

This year's wheat harvest involved a lot of ups and downs throughout the growing season, but final crop yields did not disappoint.

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Mafi receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring Award

Wed, Jul 03, 2024

Gretchen Mafi, professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences, is the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring Award.

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Master Wellness Volunteer program boosts public value of OSU Extension

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

OSU Extension is looking for volunteers to take part in the Master Wellness Volunteer program and working alongside family and consumer sciences educators statewide to promote healthy living.

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Picnics and cookouts require vigilant food safety

Fri, Jun 28, 2024

OSU Extension specialists discuss how to store food when cooking and dining outdoors in the summer heat.

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OSU Agriculture names 2024 Champions

Wed, Jun 26, 2024

Oklahoma State University will honor two individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Ronald Elliott and Harvey Schroeder are the 2024 Champion for OSU Agriculture Award recipients. They will be recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 11.

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OSU Agriculture names 2024 Distinguished Alumni

Wed, Jun 26, 2024

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. Jami Longacre, Ed Moydell, Mary and Rob Shuey, and Carl Thoma are recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The honorees will be officially recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 11.

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Dunn receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Excellence in Teaching Award

Tue, Jun 25, 2024

Bruce Dunn, professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is the 2024 recipient of the Ferguson College of Agriculture Excellence in Teaching Award.

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Lusk receives prestigious Farm Foundation award

Mon, Jun 24, 2024

The Farm Foundation named Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University Agriculture, the 2024 recipient of the R.J. Hildreth Public Policy Award.

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Master Gardeners plant seeds for the future at Tulsa Boys’ Home

Tue, Jun 18, 2024

Tulsa Master Gardeners, led by Master Gardener Danielle Adkins, have implemented a gardening class and club at the Tulsa Boys' Home.

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Shear receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award

Mon, Jun 17, 2024

Hannah Shear, assistant professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics, is the recipient of the 2024 Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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Environmental law enforcement is the focus of free, upcoming seminar

Fri, Jun 14, 2024

OSU Extension will partner with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to host a free Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar in Durant, Oklahoma, on July 25.

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Census data reports latest trends in ag land use, cattle herd size and more

Wed, Jun 12, 2024

The U.S. Census of Agriculture examines land use and ownership, production practices, income and expenditures.

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