Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

State of Orange: A Cowboy Day of Service draws thousands of volunteers

Wed, May 08, 2024

More than 3,500 Cowboys participated in a day of service on April 13, reflecting OSU’s commitment to its land-grant mission.

OSU Extension State of Orange State magazine OSU Alumni Association

The Botanic Garden at OSU serves as a learning laboratory

Tue, May 07, 2024

The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is a living laboratory for scientists at the university as well as a place for families to create memories.

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OSU Dean’s Dialogue brings ag stewardship to the forefront

Tue, May 07, 2024

Oklahoma State University Agriculture is committed to elevating discussions about agriculture and bringing agricultural issues to the forefront through the Dean’s Dialogue series. Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture, sat down with Steven Rhines, president and chief executive officer of Noble Research Institute, on April 29 and discussed Noble’s goals and regenerative agricultural efforts.

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Education, Everywhere for Everyone: Extension celebrates 110-year anniversary

Mon, May 06, 2024

OSU Extension marks its 110th anniversary in 2024. When the federal government passed the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 to create a nationwide agricultural Extension service, OSU founded Oklahoma Cooperative Extension to teach, train and support families while advancing the state’s economy and agricultural industry.

Ferguson College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension State magazine OSU Extension

All ages to compete in pecan food show at Oklahoma Pecan Growers Conference

Fri, May 03, 2024

The conference will feature a pecan food show and field day.

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OSU developing AI chatbot to answer local Extension questions

Thu, May 02, 2024

A new chatbot tool will answer questions with information from cooperative Extension systems nationwide.

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Brighter Future program prepares students for life after high school

Tue, Apr 30, 2024

The Brighter Future program connects freshmen through senior high school students with tools to navigate the college enrollment process or other post-high school career opportunities and succeed in life.

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Sen. Lankford visits OSU, tours agriculture and engineering facilities

Mon, Apr 29, 2024

U.S. Sen. James Lankford toured facilities and met with leaders on the OSU-Stillwater campus Thursday to learn more about how the state’s modern land-grant university is improving lives through public impact research.

Ferguson College of Agriculture Research President Kayse Shrum Darren Shrum Student Farm Dr. Kayse Shrum Ferguson Family Dairy Center Elizabeth Pollard James Lankford The Innovation Foundation at OSU OSU Agriculture College of Engineering Architecture and Technology Dr. Jayson Lusk

OSU Agriculture administrators receive top scientific honor

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

OSU Agriculture Vice President Jayson Lusk and Scott Senseman, associate vice president of OSU Ag Research, were named Honorary Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for scientific and economic contributions to their fields.

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Rep. Bice set to speak at OSU spring commencement

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Bice, an Oklahoma State University alumna, will be the speaker at her alma mater’s spring 2024 commencement May 11.

OSU Center for Health Sciences Graduation College of Veterinary Medicine OSU-OKC College of Engineering Architecture and Technology College of Arts and Sciences Ferguson College of Agriculture OSU-Tulsa Commencement College of Professional Studies OSU Institute of Technology College of Education and Human Sciences

HPNRI Symposium showcases collaborative advancements in human performance, nutrition and health

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

Thought leaders from across the OSU System came together Thursday to connect and explore new opportunities to advance healthy lifestyles in Oklahoma.

College of Education and Human Sciences Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute College of Engineering Architecture and Technology Tactical Fitness and Nutrition The Innovation Foundation at OSU College of Arts and Sciences Ferguson College of Agriculture OSU-CHS Lance Walker Project ECHO OSU medicine Health and Human Performance Elizabeth Pollard

Stripe rust reported in southwest Oklahoma wheat fields

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

The wheat disease of stripe rust is affecting some of this year's Oklahoma wheat crop.