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Oklahoma a national leader in adopting Emergency Broadband Benefit program

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

EBB is a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources internet Rural Development Outreach and Engagement OSU Agriculture News Topics broadband Agricultural Economics OSU Extension

OSU Agriculture to honor six individuals with Champion award

Thu, Jun 17, 2021

Oklahoma State University is honoring six individuals who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources.

OSU Agriculture News Topics Champion for OSU DASNR

Embrace food safety while enjoying summer produce

Wed, Jun 16, 2021

Proper handling of produce to ensure food safety.

Food Land and Natural Resources Food and Agricultural Products Center News Topics OSU Agriculture DASNR FAPC

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

News Topics soybeans insect control Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Outreach and Engagement Food Land and Natural Resources OSU Extension Crops_Grains and Oilseeds__Wheat OSU Agriculture double-crop soybeans Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology insecticides

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.

OSU Agriculture insect control Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service flies Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology Livestock Cattle Animal Health and Sciences News Topics OSU Extension beef cattle Outreach and Engagement

Wet and weedy bermudagrass pastures in need of drier weather

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

Weed-control practices that typically would have already happened have been put off because of inclement weather.

bermudagrass pasture Outreach and Engagement Institute for Agricultural Biosciences News Topics OSU Extension Cattle OSU Agriculture Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Livestock Food Land and Natural Resources beef cattle

The lasting legacy of Oklahoma State’s Earl Mitchell

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

Mitchell spent 42 years at OSU. His commitment to increasing awareness and involvement in STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – continues to resonate today.

OK-LSAMP OSU Ag Research OSU Ferguson College of Agriculture Graduate College student engagement Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Outreach and Engagement STEM careers News Topics OSU Agriculture

Oklahoma crop producers may need to alter their herbicide management plans

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

All crops should be considered, but corn and sorghum seem to have been especially susceptible to both past and recent weather conditions.

Institute for Agricultural Biosciences herbicides Crops Crops_Weeds and Invasive Plants Outreach and Engagement weeds OSU Agriculture farmers News Topics Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service sorghum OSU Extension corn

Meat-goat producers may want to take advantage of retained ownership opportunities

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

The ages-old economic interaction of prices rising in response to high demand and limited supplies is currently in play.

Livestock OSU Extension goats Outreach and Engagement Agricultural Economics Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service News Topics OSU Agriculture