Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Livestock producers should examine drought assistance programs

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

Drought conditions have hit some Oklahoma livestock producers hard, but help may be available through U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance programs for operations that depend heavily on forage and grazing.

Outreach and Engagement Oklahoma Mesonet News Topics drought OSU Agriculture Livestock Department of Agricultural Economics OSU Extension

Pets play vital role in mental health

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Research shows that pets are good for both mental and physical health.

Outreach and Engagement OSU Extension Human Health and Wellness OSU Agriculture health 4-H

OSU scientists develop new test for anaplasmosis in livestock

Wed, Oct 06, 2021

Scientists and researchers in OSU Agriculture have developed an inexpensive screening test for anaplasmosis in cattle.

#OrangeIsTheAnswer OSU Ag Research Ferguson College of Agriculture Research Cattle OSU Extension Science and Technology Food Land and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture

Water 101: Understanding Oklahoma’s rural water systems

Tue, Oct 05, 2021

Rural water districts populate the Oklahoma landscape serving thousands, but the public utility is not available to all rural residents. State officials explain Oklahoma's rural water service and related systems.

OSU Extension Food Land and Natural Resources #OrangeIsTheAnswer OSU Agriculture

Basic rules for planting wheat this fall

Mon, Oct 04, 2021

There is always risk involved when planting wheat in dry conditions.

OSU Extension Food Land and Natural Resources wheat Department of Plant and Soil Sciences News Topics Outreach and Engagement Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture

Unwanted pesticide disposal set for Blackwell and Guymon

Fri, Oct 01, 2021

Two unwanted pesticide disposal days will take place in Blackwell and Guymon.

OSU Agriculture Food Land and Natural Resources OSU Extension pesticides Outreach and Engagement

OSU Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime Series targets wintertime beef cattle management

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The Zoom webinars are free and scheduled for Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28.

Livestock Outreach and Engagement Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Extension beef cattle News Topics Department of Animal and Food Sciences OSU Agriculture

Register now to attend Oct. 13 Rural Economic Outlook Conference

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The director of Cobank’s Knowledge Exchange Division and the director of international trade and market access for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association will be keynote speakers.

Agricultural Finance Department of Agricultural Economics Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture Outreach and Engagement OSU Extension Rural Development News Topics

Take a proactive approach to wildfire season

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

The wildfire season begins in November, but OSU Extension specialists say a deadly and destructive wildfire can sweep through Oklahoma's prairie any time of the year.

OSU Agriculture wildfires Food Land and Natural Resources Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management OSU Extension #OrangeIsTheAnswer

Second annual Rural Renewal Research Symposium is approaching

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

Researchers who specialize in rural development will meet virtually for the Rural Renewal Research Symposium on Oct. 12.

OSU Ag Research OSU Extension OSU Agriculture Rural Renewal Initiative

OSU students awarded $246,500 for undergraduate research

Wed, Sep 29, 2021

Fifty-three Oklahoma State University students were awarded scholarships totaling $246,500 for research projects for the 2021-22 academic year.

College of Arts and Sciences Office of Scholar Development College of Education and Human Sciences Wentz Research Scholars Ferguson College of Agriculture College of Engineering Architecture and Technology Spears School of Business

Farmers urged to return custom rates survey ASAP

Tue, Sep 28, 2021

Reported custom rates provide information that is key for negotiations between farmers and custom operators.