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Ranches and research: Extension specialist earns regional excellence award

Wed, May 21, 2025

For David Lalman, the cattle industry is not just a profession. Cattle are a lifelong passion rooted in tradition and science.

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Opening global doors: AGEC alumnus provides study-abroad opportunities for Ferguson students

Wed, May 21, 2025

While growing up on a small farm in Pocasset, Oklahoma, Bill Armstrong had no clear idea what was ahead of him. But after graduating from Oklahoma State University, new opportunities began to emerge.

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Strong as an ox: OSU Agriculture develops wheat variety for baking

Wed, May 21, 2025

The new Ox wheat variety has emerged in the wheat-growing scene and is pushing the boundaries of baking for clean labels, said Brett Carver, wheat genetics chair in the Oklahoma State University Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.

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Driven by values: Administrator guides OSU Agriculture's research path

Wed, May 21, 2025

Now serving as associate vice president of agricultural research for OSU Agriculture, Scott Senseman leads using his core values of strategy, integrity and empathy.

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Up with the pines: NREM assistant professor brings forestry experience to OSU

Wed, May 21, 2025

On the west coast of India in Gir National Park, Aalap Dixit found himself as a high school student volunteering to collect Asiatic lions’ scat.

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Innovative water solutions: Oklahoma researchers turn dirty water into a clean opportunity

Wed, May 21, 2025

Through innovative research, Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Water Resources Center teams are working to develop methods to clean the produced water for industrial, agricultural and other uses.

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Bravo! Bravo! OSU Agriculture IT team earns inaugural Bravo award for pioneering technology

Wed, May 21, 2025

In December 2024, the OSU Agriculture Information Technology Team received the inaugural Bravo Award for their preparation and ability to execute the technology plans for the new Agricultural Hall, a key facility to research and education.

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Raising the bar: Assistant professor helps expand environmental science curriculum

Wed, May 21, 2025

Growing up in Norman, Oklahoma, Julie LaBar never imagined she would find herself in Stillwater, shaping the next generation of environmental scientists. However, as an assistant professor for Oklahoma State University’s environmental science program, she is doing just that.

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Growing successful spores: Leader in mushroom production has a lasting impact

Wed, May 21, 2025

Redefining local agriculture, Virgil Jurgensmeyer used his personal experiences to create a farm-to-table success story.

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Insects of impact: Research helps bridge gap between insects and human health

Wed, May 21, 2025

The hum of LED lights and the soft shuffle of microscope slides fill the entomology lab in the Oklahoma State University Noble Research Center. Students work intently, while Haobo Jiang moves through the room, offering guidance and sharing insights from the research he began in 1991.

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Beyond the mound: Landscape architecture alumnus provides athletic facility leadership

Wed, May 21, 2025

Sometimes the mark of a player is not determined by strikes or home runs. Success can be measured by how a player handles the curveballs of life. Kyle Waters, senior associate athletic director of facilities for Oklahoma State University, has experienced a few curveballs firsthand.

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Cowboys in the Capitol: Students work alongside legislators to gain firsthand experience through internships

Wed, May 21, 2025

Nearly 50 years ago, a student in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture served as the first intern in the Agricultural Legislative Internship Program, leading the way for dozens to follow.

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