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Thomason returns to roots as new plant and soil sciences department head

Wed, Sep 07, 2022

Wade Thomason begins his first semester as head of the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.

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Reality Check program helps teens develop financial skills

Tue, Sep 06, 2022

Reality Check helps teens develop an understanding of the fiscal responsibility of adulthood.

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Open for business: Cowboy Meats opens retail store at FAPC

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

Cowboy Meats Retail Store opens in the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at OSU.

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Extension and OSU-CHS partner to offer mental health care to farmers and ranchers

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

Heal the Harvester provides OSU Extension educators and other community leaders with the knowledge and skills to identify a mental health crisis and connect farmers and ranchers with medical assistance.

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Construction progresses on new home for OSU Agriculture

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

The sounds of construction coming from the corner of Monroe Street and Farm Road on Oklahoma State University’s campus are signs of progress on the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall — the new home for OSU Agriculture.

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OQBN VAC-45 cattle sale series begins in November

Mon, Aug 29, 2022

The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network VAC-45 program is hosting a series of certified cattle sales across the state through April 2023.

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Caddo peanut and cotton field day approaching in September

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The Caddo Research Station Peanut and Cotton Field Day will take place on Sept. 15 with researchers sharing the latest research projects and discoveries for peanut and cotton crops. Cotton is Oklahoma’s fourth largest export behind oil, gas and wheat.

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Terrariums can introduce a new generation to gardening

Wed, Aug 24, 2022

Terrariums are a good stepping stone into gardening for the younger generation.

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Smaller pecan harvest expected this fall

Tue, Aug 23, 2022

OSU Extension specialist Becky Carroll says some native pecan orchards could produce a sparse harvest this year because of drought conditions.

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Farmers face uncertainty with summer crops

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

A lot of Oklahoma corn crops are being repurposed for animal feed due to the drought causing crop failure. Yield is predicted to be lower than usual for most Oklahoma summer crops.

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Study abroad course advances One Health initiative

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Pre-vet and pre-med students study abroad in Mexico to learn more about their career path and the One Health initiative

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Extreme heat and drought impact fall garden plans

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Tips for planting fall gardens in extreme heat and drought.

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