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OSU Ph.D. student advances precision agriculture through global fellowship

When Aicha Biaou left her home in Togo, West Africa, to pursue her Ph.D. in plant and soil science at Oklahoma State University, she carried a vision for the future of farming. Today, her research in precision agriculture is helping bridge the gap between technology and sustainability in the field.
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Wu named Crop Science Society Fellow

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Yanqi Wu, a professor in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, was named a Crop Science Society of America Fellow. The award recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievements.

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Students lead the way in protecting Theta Pond through hands-on water research

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

This year, a team of environmental science students from the Ferguson College of Agriculture is studying the pond’s water quality, applying advanced sampling techniques and gaining experience with real environmental challenges.

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Eyes in the Sky: A new perspective on research from the air

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Drone technology research is helping to improve the lives of farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma by allowing them to pinpoint possible issues and provide a faster response.

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Innovation In Action: Technology is changing the way OSU Extension information is shared

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

From an app all about plants, to an agronomy podcast, to a wheat text group, OSU Extension is using innovative technology to translate scientific information and make it more accessible for producers and the public.

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Tiny Insect, Big Problem: OSU faculty continue monitoring the Corn Leafhopper in Oklahoma through Research and Extension

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Cornfields across Oklahoma are under close observation as the corn leafhopper makes its tiny but mighty presence known. While only the size of a grain of rice, this invasive insect is causing big problems for corn producers statewide.

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