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Soil, Water and Forage Laboratory offers quick, inexpensive testing for smart ag management

Tue, Jun 03, 2025

Thousands of soil, water, forage and feed, and animal waste samples are analyzed in the OSU lab every year.

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Ferguson College alumnus protects New Mexico range in Bureau of Land Management role

Thu, May 22, 2025

Craun works to responsibly conserve thousands of acres of rangeland under contract with oil companies, local and county municipalities, Native American tribes and government agencies in New Mexico.

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AgricultHER conference scheduled for June 13 in Wilburton

Thu, May 08, 2025

The conference for women in agriculture features sessions on cattle handling, pecan tree grafting, food labeling laws and much more.

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OSU Agriculture offers research, education to extend life of Ogallala Aquifer

Thu, May 08, 2025

OSU Agriculture offers programming on responsible irrigation practices that promote water conservation.

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Pecan growers gear up for annual meeting and trade show

Wed, May 07, 2025

Oklahoma State University specialists and industry experts will provide pecan growers with the latest research-based information at the upcoming 2025 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Annual Convention and Trade Show.

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“Oklahoma Gardening” challenge will benefit communities

Mon, May 05, 2025

Gardeners are encouraged to plant an extra row of produce in the garden and donate the food to a local food pantry.

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Study: Which foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Fri, Apr 18, 2025

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture contributes to a research study on how taking a GLP-1 medication can reduce the intake of certain types of foods.

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OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture launches new ornamental plant app

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

The Plant-It OK app will be downloadable for iOS and Android devices through the app store and from the OSU Extension website.

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From scraps to soil: OSU Student Farm transforms campus waste into compost

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

Food scraps from the OSU Student Union and campus dining halls will be turned into compost.

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OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture celebrates milestone anniversary of Studio Exchange Program

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The Studio Exchange Program incorporates global learning in design education for architecture and landscape architecture students.

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Weekly Zoom series to cover a range of topics for beginning producers

Tue, Feb 25, 2025

The free webinar series will include sessions on business planning, farm taxes, enterprise budgeting, grants and much more.

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OSU preserving the world’s landscape through rangeland management programs

Mon, Feb 10, 2025

The extensive field of rangeland ecology emphasizes the need for restoring and preserving the ecosystems of U.S. grasslands, shrublands and forests.

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