Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

OSU entomology professor presented lifetime achievement award

Wed, Jun 16, 2021

Tom Royer has been an integrated pest management advocate and researcher since 1983 and a leading force behind IPM Oklahoma! - an integrative program involving agricultural, horticultural and urban pest management systems.

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Embrace food safety while enjoying summer produce

Wed, Jun 16, 2021

Proper handling of produce to ensure food safety.

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FAPC leaders remain optimistic in food industry

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

The Industry Advisory Committee of Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultulral Products Center met recently at OSU to learn more about faculty research.

News Topics Industry Advisory Committee OSU Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources DASNR Food and Agricultural Products Center FAPC

OSU Extension checks canning equipment for safety

Tue, Jun 15, 2021

Oklahoma State University Extension offers assistance in testing canning equipment.

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Horses need up-to-date West Nile virus vaccinations

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

OSU Extension recommendations are for horse owners and equine managers to consult with their local large animal veterinarian as there are different vaccines available on the market.

News Topics Horses West Nile virus Food Land and Natural Resources OSU Extension Animal and Food Sciences Outreach and Engagement Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service mosquitoes OSU Agriculture Animal Health and Sciences

OSU alum chooses the road less traveled

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

Oklahoma State University alumnus Jonathan Armbruster has made the bold career choice to become a fifth-generation farmer on his family's farm in Burlington, Oklahoma.

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Vacation plans should include landscape care

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

Tips to care for the landscape while on vacation.

Food Land and Natural Resources OSU Extension Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture DASNR Agricultural Communications Services OSU Agriculture Oklahoma Gardening

Social media key in food recall management

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Social media carries more weight in managing food recalls than originally believed, according to recent Oklahoma State University research. The findings could have implications on how the agricultural industry and policymakers shape more effective risk communications and deal with related market impacts.

News Topics FAPC OSU Agriculture Ferguson College of Agriculture recall social media Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Insect control key to successful double-crop soybean management

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Soybeans planted after wheat are vulnerable to several insect pests, but most especially defoliating caterpillars and grasshoppers.

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Small horn flies can be big problem for livestock

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Like a horde of fearsome movie vampires, horn flies are voracious bloodsuckers often found in association with grazing cattle.

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Honoring OSU Agriculture Retirees

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

OSU Agriculture honors three retirees as they close the book on their chapter here.