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Beyond the Feed Bunk: OSU researchers redefine how producers understand cattle stress

Beyond the feed bunk, there is more to raising healthy, productive cattle than balanced rations and steady growth.
Group of black cattle crowded together in a pen, each with colored ear tags displaying identification numbers.
OSU Agriculture focuses on animal agriculture through Animal Excellence Initiative

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University is building on its long-standing tradition of leadership in animal agriculture with the launch of the OSU Agriculture Animal Excellence initiative, a comprehensive effort to elevate teaching, research and Extension programs that impact animal health.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureDepartment of Animal and Food SciencesOSU Ag ResearchFerguson College of AgricultureBeef Center of ExcellenceAnimal ExcellenceAnimal Teaching and Research UnitsOklahoma Pork Council
Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick

Wed, Dec 03, 2025

According to research by OSU agricultural scientists, eastern recedar appears to have become a haven for the lone star tick, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment.

Department of Entomology and Plant PathologyOSU ExtensionDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementOSU Ag ResearchOSU Agriculture
OSU assists in the search for sustainable irrigation solutions

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Through grant funding from the USDA Agriculture & Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SatRAP) Program, a transdisciplinary, five-year project kicked off this year, aiming to develop water-smart production systems.

Oklahoma Water Resources CenterResearchDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsOSU AgricultureDepartment of SociologyDepartment of Biosystems and Agricultural EngineeringOSU Ag ResearchOSU ExtensionDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences
Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Oklahoma State University scientists are studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production using several types of crops, from peppers and watermelon to turfgrass and flowers.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchResearchOSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
OSU collaborates with national group to increase fiber in wheat

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team is working to increase fiber in wheat in collaboration with wheat researchers across the nation.

ResearchOSU Ag ResearchwheatDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences#OrangeIsTheAnswerOSU Wheat Improvement TeamOSU Agriculture
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