Headlines

News and Media

Prussic acid toxicity threatens livestock in extreme weather

Wed, Sep 13, 2023

Rainfall after a flash drought has heightened the threat of prussic acid toxicity in the Johnsongrass cattle often eat.

ForagepastureshayOSU ExtensionAnimal Health and SciencesweedsBeefCattleOSU Agriculture

OSU Student Farm helps bridge the gap of food insecurity

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

The new OSU Student Farm provides experiential learning for students and helps address food insecurity in Payne County.

OSU ExtensionfarminggardeningAgricultureOklahoma GardeningAg ResearchDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOutreach and EngagementHuman Health and WellnessOSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of Agriculture

JJ Jones to serve as vice president of National Association of County Agricultural Agents

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

Longtime OSU Extension educator JJ Jones is the new vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

OSU AgricultureOSU Extension

Childhood obesity continues to grow nationwide

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

Childhood obesity continues to be a national health concern.

Human Health and WellnessFamily and Consumer SciencesOutreach and EngagementOSU ExtensionnutritionOSU AgricultureFood and Agricultural Products Center

Rural Economic Outlook Conference to be held Oct. 11

Fri, Sep 08, 2023

The theme to be discussed at this year’s Rural Economic Outlook Conference is the Farm Bill. The event will be held Oct. 11 at the ConocoPhillips Oklahoma State University Alumni Center in Stillwater.

OSU ExtensionDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsOSU AgricultureOutreach and Engagement

Late summer forage quality a factor in protein supplementation

Wed, Sep 06, 2023

OSU Extension beef cattle specialist Dave Lalman discusses how producers should provide extra protein sources for their cattle when fall forage begins to lose its nutritional value.

OSU AgricultureBeefAnimal Health and SciencesOSU ExtensionCattle

OSU researchers part of $15M NIFA investment

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Recently, the Rural Renewal Initiative's team was awarded funding as part of a $15 million investment from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture focused on developing new members of the agricultural workforce.

ResearchRural Renewal InitiativeAg ResearchFerguson College of Agricultureundergrad researchAgricultural Communications ServicesOSU Ag Research

OSU Ag Research shares research to find new cotton variety

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Oklahoma State University Ag Research is sharing research information and seeds related to the B5 cotton gene with other research facilities so a blight-resistant cotton variety can be created.

Department of Plant and Soil SciencesOSU AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchFood Land and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearch

OSU Fish and Wildlife Research Unit celebrates 75 years

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Throughout Oklahoma’s vast array of wilderness and waterways, a dedicated group of people works to ensure they’re always teeming with wildlife. Many of those stewards come from Oklahoma State University’s Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, which marks a significant milestone in 2023 as it commemorates 75 years of fish and wildlife research in the state.

State magazineOSU Ag ResearchDivision of Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesDr. Thomas Coon

Gone Fishing: VP and Dean Tom Coon retires after nine years at OSU

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

After nine years of serving as vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Dr. Coon decided to hang up his many hats and reconnect with his family and love for aquatics.

OSU FoundationState magazineOSU ExtensionDr. Kayse ShrumDivision of Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesFerguson College of AgricultureDr. Thomas CoonOSU AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchPresident Kayse Shrum

Two-day cattlewomen’s college planned this fall for Oklahoma Panhandle

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

Registration forms for the all-inclusive event are available at OSU Extension county offices.

Food Land and Natural ResourcesCattleBeefOSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionAnimal Health and Sciences

Free, game-based employment training available in northeast Oklahoma

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

A new game-based training course is available to help residents prepare for employment opportunities.

Department of Agricultural EconomicsOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculture