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Sharp minds, sharp blades: OSU students combine tradition and innovation

Wed, May 21, 2025

In agriculture, tradition and innovation are words not often heard together. But, Oklahoma State University students Landon Sechrist, agribusiness senior, and James Perdue, aerospace administration and operations senior, set out to change that.

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Into the Storm: Alumna creates foundation to serve cancer warriors

Wed, May 21, 2025

Going through life, achieving every dream she ever worked for, Brooke Taylor devoted the early part of adulthood to her career. Then, on July 22, 2019, Taylor’s world shifted.

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Red Dirt meets Desert Sands: OSU students explore Morocco's ancient agricultural practices

Wed, May 21, 2025

W ith the golden sands of the Sahara, the bustling markets of ancient medinas, and the rolling olive groves of the countryside, Morocco is a land where history and agriculture intertwine.

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Years of Light: Dean's Dialogue commemorates anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing

Wed, May 21, 2025

The morning of April 19, 1995, began like any other until it did not. In an instant, downtown Oklahoma City was forever changed.

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A greenhouse is not a storage shed

Fri, May 16, 2025

Although it is handy to keep all gardening supplies together, it is not a good idea to store everything in a greenhouse.

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OSU and Oklahoma Genetics Inc. partnership benefits wheat industry

Wed, May 14, 2025

Oklahoma is known for its rolling and expansive wheat fields because wheat is one of the top crops produced in the state. More than 70% of all wheat acres are planted with varieties developed at Oklahoma State University, including 36 varieties commercialized by the university since 2000.

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Impact Spotlight: Alexandria Sparks

Wed, May 14, 2025

Alex Sparks, a junior at Oklahoma State University, didn’t grow up on a farm or have acres of land. But thanks to her father, she found a love for horticulture anyway — in a shared backyard shaded by an oak tree.

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50 Years on the Air: 'Oklahoma Gardening' is television you've grown to love

Wed, May 14, 2025

When Oklahoma State University Extension horticulturist Joe Maxon first hauled plants from Stillwater to the OETA studio to shoot the brand-new, live TV program, “Oklahoma Gardening,” he likely had no idea of the impact it would have. He was laying the groundwork for a show now celebrating its golden anniversary and viewed worldwide.

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OSU celebrates 150th commencement

Sat, May 10, 2025

Oklahoma State University celebrated a historic milestone with its 150th commencement ceremonies on May 9-10 inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

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AgricultHER conference scheduled for June 13 in Wilburton

Thu, May 08, 2025

The conference for women in agriculture features sessions on cattle handling, pecan tree grafting, food labeling laws and much more.

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OSU Agriculture offers research, education to extend life of Ogallala Aquifer

Thu, May 08, 2025

OSU Agriculture offers programming on responsible irrigation practices that promote water conservation.

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Pecan growers gear up for annual meeting and trade show

Wed, May 07, 2025

Oklahoma State University specialists and industry experts will provide pecan growers with the latest research-based information at the upcoming 2025 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Annual Convention and Trade Show.

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