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New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat

A new wheat variety is on its way to market this fall and is perhaps OSU’s most widely adapted since Duster in the early 2000s.
A black field plot sign labeled “OK20708” stands amid a mature wheat field, identifying a specific research or crop variety location.
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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New OSU Orange Blossom CL+ wheat variety brings a strong resistance package to Oklahoma fields

Mon, Apr 28, 2025

Oklahoma State University Agriculture will launch Orange Blossom CL+ this summer, a new wheat variety with high yield potential, strong tolerance to leaf rust, stripe rust and spring freezes, and good milling quality.

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OSU Wheat Improvement Team feeds the world

Mon, Feb 17, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team has released 37 wheat varieties since 2000 with higher disease tolerance and stronger yields.

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Honoring Heroes: the OSU 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb – a tradition of remembrance and tribute

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

On Sept. 14, the Oklahoma State University Fire Protection Society, along with the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, came together for its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The event, now a time-honored tradition, serves as a powerful tribute to the 343 firefighters and first responders who gave their lives trying to save others on Sept. 11, 2001.

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