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Graduate student first to use aquaponics with grafted plants

Wed, Jul 14, 2021

Oklahoma State University graduate student Che Deer in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is growing grafted plants in outdoor, greenhouse and indoor residential environments to determine how well grafted plants thrive in different environments.

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Peak hour programs pass savings to customers

Mon, Jul 12, 2021

Peak hour incentive programs offered by electric utilities provide potential savings to customers while shifting usage away from the peak hours of the day.

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Blanching is important part of vegetable freezing process

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

An OSU consumer horticulturist explains why it is important to blanch farm fresh vegetables before storing them in the freezer.

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Summer pond maintenance saves on costly repairs

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist, recommends routine pond maintenance every summer to avoid more expensive, long-term repairs.

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Undergraduate students gain research experience

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The Urban Horticulture Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) Program continues to shape future ag researchers in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University.

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FAPC hosts training for food business entrepreneurs

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

Industry professionals learn more about FAPC services at recent Basic training Entrepreneurial Workshop.

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Ferguson College of Agriculture adds Agricultural Systems Technology major

Wed, Jul 07, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture recently added the Agricultural Systems Technology major to its undergraduate degree offerings.

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Farm finance and budgeting resources available

Tue, Jul 06, 2021

The economic turmoil in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of small agricultural business operators asking hard questions about managing finances. Farm business margins have always been tight, and now there are a lot of things in flux, even more than usual. OSU has several resources and events that may help.

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A season in review: Producers discuss yields, challenges of late wheat harvest

Tue, Jul 06, 2021

Producers from across the state provide an overview of their 2021 wheat harvest.

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Oklahoma State University announces spring 2021 graduates

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

Oklahoma State University awarded degrees to 4,047 students this past spring, including 2,508 Oklahomans, according to the Office of the Registrar.

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OSU Vice President selected to serve on IFDC board of directors

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

Thomas G. Coon, vice president of OSU Agricultural Programs and dean of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, has been selected to serve on the board of directors for the International Fertilizer Development Center.

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Sticking to the basics: FAPC hosts food labeling training

Fri, Jul 02, 2021

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center hosted a food labeling workshop for small businesses.

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