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Tahoma 31 carries on OSU turfgrass legacy

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

OSU's latest turfgrass developed by faculty, staff and students in Ag Research is one of the most cold-tolerant and drought resistant Bermuda varieties on the commercial market.

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Hopping toward Food Safety this Easter

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

With the Easter holiday quickly approaching, individuals are likely looking forward to sweet treats, warmer weather and time spent with loved ones. As always, the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center reminds families to take a few precautions to help ensure food safety during festive gatherings.

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Food, fun, 4-H program gets kids in the kitchen

Fri, Mar 19, 2021

Food, Fun, 4-H is a great way to help kids develop their kitchen skills.

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Premier Oklahoma peanut educational event going virtual on March 25

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Participants will receive the latest research-based information on variety selection, crop management, marketing strategies and an overall industry outlook.

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Effects of deep freeze on landscape plants

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

How did February's deep freeze affect landscape plants?

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Virtual Research Symposium to highlight student/faculty research and natural curing meats

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center Research Symposium is going virtual. Sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists-Oklahoma section, Stillwater Centennial Rotary Club and Oklahoma Association for Food Protection, the Virtual Research Symposium will be held via Zoom April 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature student and faculty oral presentations and a keynote presentation about natural curing meats.

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OSU Rodeo Team kicks off spring season

Tue, Mar 09, 2021

The Oklahoma State University Rodeo Team has been hard at work preparing for this spring’s competitive season that kicked off last week. As fall rodeos moved to the spring, the team has been utilizing the extra time in between seasons to focus on academics and improving their skills in the arena.

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Free environmental law enforcement training available April 1

Tue, Mar 09, 2021

OSU, DEQ and USDA join forces to provide environmental law enforcement training.

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Bake and Take Month helps promote wheat industry

Tue, Mar 09, 2021

While many sectors of the agricultural industry are prevalent throughout Oklahoma, the state often is recognized by being a leading producer of wheat. With this in mind, staff at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center work to promote the commodity by celebrating Bake and Take Month during March.

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Still time to get in spring-planting oats

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

The general, rule-of-thumb, cutoff date is about March 10.

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Sub-zero temperature won’t have big effect on insect pests

Fri, Mar 05, 2021

How the big freeze affected the insect population.

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Rural Scholars program to help revitalize small communities

Fri, Feb 19, 2021

OSU students will spend the summer in Harmon and Tillman counties in an effort to revitalize rural communities.

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