Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

OSU Faculty Fellows focus on advancing strategic initiatives through collaboration

Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Oklahoma State University launched its “We are Land-Grant" strategy in October with the goal of becoming the nation’s preeminent land-grant institution. Ten faculty fellows were appointed to enhance systemwide implementation of the strategy and lead working groups for each of the priority areas. These individuals are tasked with engaging OSU faculty, staff and academic and student leaders in thoughtful discussions as strategic initiatives are explored, developed and implemented.

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Wheat harvest review: Cool, wet spring surprises producers with better-than-expected yields

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Producers from across the state discuss their experiences this year with wheat harvest.

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FAPC announces Direct-To-Consumer Meat Sales workshop series

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Livestock producers have an opportunity to learn about direct-to-consumer meat sales at two upcoming workshops hosted by Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center.

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Fall gardens are planted in the heat of summer

Tue, Jul 11, 2023

Summer is the time to plant fall gardens.

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Pecan growers invited to free crop thinning demo

Mon, Jul 10, 2023

Pecan growers are invited to learn about pecan thinning, a management practice to improve crop production.

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OSU researchers using sound technology to study bass populations

Fri, Jul 07, 2023

Oklahoma State University Ag Research experts are studying the population size of shad fish in Arkansas reservoirs to help maintain bass fishing for anglers. OSU graduate student Joe Dittmer conducted research measuring shad populations with hydroacoustic technology.

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Meating the workforce demand: FAPC launches Meat Mastery Program

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

The Robert M. Kerr and Agricultural Products Center is teaming up with the Osage Nation to offer a meat processing training program.

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Cattle producers are battling flies and ticks this summer

Wed, Jul 05, 2023

The increased humidity in Oklahoma means fly and tick numbers are up this year. Cattle producers should take precautions to prevent illness and disease in their livestock.

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Brents named 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

Alicia Brents was named the Oklahoma 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year at the 2023 4-H Parent/Volunteer Leader Conference.

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Collins recognized as 4-H Volunteer Leader of the Year

Fri, Jun 30, 2023

Christina Collins was recognized at the Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer of the Year.

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Conference open to educators and community leaders interested in gardening curriculum

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

OSU Extension is hosting a conference regarding community and school gardens.