Tue, Dec 19, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – A spider wasp, scorpion and other creepy crawlies of the “extremely painful sting” variety had been elected by Wyatt Hoback’s Oklahoma State University entomology class: the stinging sensation winning the majority of the 270 student votes cast would get to puncture the teacher.

Tue, Dec 19, 2017

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University welcomed home to two alumni for participation in the December 2017 Commencement Ceremonies.

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The annual U.S. cattle inventory numbers in the January report are eagerly anticipated, not only to confirm what happened to the nation’s beef cow herd in 2017 but for indications of what lies ahead in 2018.

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma – Southern Plains agricultural producers looking to get the most out of their water-use investment should register now to attend the March 8 Oklahoma Irrigation Conference in Weatherford.

Fri, Dec 15, 2017

Two new buildings are nearly complete at the OSU Ferguson Family Dairy Center; the freestall barn and the dairy student housing building. The facilities will be ready by Christmas break (2017).

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – It is a typical day on the farm and a local farmer is rushing to get everything checked off his list when the grain stops flowing from the storage bin. Like many times before, he hops in to break up any big clumps clogging up the system.

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Improvements in health care and nutrition have increased the lifespan of horses and their number of useful years, but management decisions about an elderly equine’s well-being remain a largely individualized focus.

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – What is a family to do if an out-of-town loved one cannot make it home for the holidays but loves turkey and dressing? Mailing perishable homemade goods or sending items via mail order is certainly a viable option for gift givers. Following some food safety tips will help avoid the risk of foodborne illness.

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Mike Schnelle, Charles and Linda Shackelford Endowed Professor of Floriculture in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is part of a team that was recently named a finalist for the Texas Environmental Excellence Award.

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma 4-H has been selected as a recipient of a $6,000 scholarship to support sending teams to the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living. Oklahoma 4-H will utilize the funds to send its newly selected State 4-H Healthy Living Ambassadors, a team of six youth who will be selected in late December.

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University recognized the achievements of faculty, staff and administrators recently during the University Awards Convocation at the OSU ConocoPhillips Alumni Center.

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

ALTUS, Oklahoma – Agricultural producers and others interested in learning the latest information about best crop production practices for southwestern Oklahoma and the Texas Rolling Plains should register now to attend the Jan. 17-18 Red River Crops Conference in Altus.