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Meating demands: USDA-funded training boosts skills and efficiency

Wed, May 21, 2025

When the Oklahoma meat processing industry faced the challenge of finding qualified workers, Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center team sought a way to help.

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Innovation and dedication: Ferguson alumnus provides honorable service to agricultural engineering

Wed, May 21, 2025

From small town beginnings to groundbreaking research, Michael Buser has dedicated his career to improving the field of agricultural engineering.

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From the ground up: Oklahoma Gardening celebrates 50 years of blooming success

Wed, May 21, 2025

As “Oklahoma Gardening” celebrates its 50th season, the program will take viewers back to its roots to explore the history of gardening in Oklahoma and the timeless tips and tricks from hosts throughout the years.

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Crawling threat: Asian longhorned tick threatens Oklahoma livestock

Wed, May 21, 2025

The Asian longhorned tick, once confined to distant regions, is crawling into the state, sounding alarms for livestock producers, said Jonathan Cammack, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for livestock entomology and parasitology and assistant professor of entomology.

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Partnering with passion: OSU Swine Unit assists with annual Oklahoma Pork Partners Derby

Wed, May 21, 2025

The annual Oklahoma Pork Partners Derby allows Oklahoma youth the opportunity to exhibit swine, obtain experience with animal care, and explore career opportunities in the pork industry, said Kylee Deniz, executive director of the Oklahoma Pork Council.

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Farm strong and rugby tough: OSU women's rugby team competes with grit

Wed, May 21, 2025

Oklahoma State University is home to a women’s rugby team as well as a men’s rugby team. The women’s program was established in 2016 but was disbanded in 2019.

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Nuggets of success: Alumna leads in meat science product development and innovation

Wed, May 21, 2025

As a fourth-generation agriculturalist growing up on her family’s row crop and livestock operation in central Illinois, Amy Down Steward was surrounded by agriculture from the start.

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Superhero reality: Childhood dreams help shape a future at OSU

Wed, May 21, 2025

Aleks Schaefer knew from a young age he wanted to impact the world like a “superhero.”

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Winning wardrobe: OSU works to open the Cowboy Career Closet

Wed, May 21, 2025

W hen the time comes to interview for a position, students want to dress for success. But, what if they cannot? To prevent this situation, Oklahoma State University is taking major steps to ensure its students are prepared for the professional world through the new Cowboy Career Closet.

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Against all odds: Ferguson College senior balances fatherhood, college and military service

Wed, May 21, 2025

As juniors at Oklahoma State University and with a baby on the way, Connor Colby and his wife, Maliah, had to make some tough decisions about their future. Looking for stability, Colby turned to his country for support, he said.

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Paving the way for the next generation: Father-daughter duo uses OSU education in mammalian cloning and genetics

Wed, May 21, 2025

For the Russell family of Gainesville, Texas, the horse industry is a way of life. The family members have built their lives around appreciation for horses and the industry involved, said Blake Russell, president of ViaGen Pets and Equine and 1986 Oklahoma State University alumnus.

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Traces on the range: NREM postdoc uncovers Yellowstone's ecological history

Wed, May 21, 2025

John Wendt, who is a postdoctoral fellow in ecology and environmental sciences at Oklahoma State University, is pushing the boundaries of ecological research with his innovative approach to studying herbivore populations and their impact on ecosystems.

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