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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.

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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.

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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.

News TopicsOSU ExtensionOSU AgriculturegoatsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOutreach and EngagementAgricultural EconomicsLivestock

Oklahoma State University releases spring 2021 honor rolls

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

A total of 7,623 students were named to the 2021 spring semester honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, including 3,452 students named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an A grade in all their courses.

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Pecan industry gathers for annual conference

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Registration is open for the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Annual Conference & Tradeshow June 10-12 in Broken Arrow.

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OSU goes Dancing on the Green

Wed, May 26, 2021

Choreographed by Emma Draves, the new director of dance at OSU, the concert features live music and dancing from a wide array of artists at OSU. Unlike typical performances, this is an outdoor festival presented around the OSU campus.

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Follow research-based mosquito control recommendations

Wed, May 26, 2021

The species in Oklahoma right now typically bite during the evening hours or when disturbed in shady areas.

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Use recommended dehorning practices for cattle

Tue, May 25, 2021

Industry experts and veterinarians typically recommend dehorning take place as early as possible.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionOSU Agriculturebeef cattleOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceNews TopicsOutreach and EngagementLivestockdehorningCollege of Veterinary MedicineCattle

OSU Extension joins CDC in vaccine education effort

Mon, May 24, 2021

Nearly $10 million in federal funds has been committed to vaccination education efforts through Land-Grant universities and national Cooperative Extension System participants such as Oklahoma State University Extension.

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Foliar diseases seen in Oklahoma wheat as harvest nears

Mon, May 24, 2021

Wheat growers should consult with their OSU Extension county agricultural educator to determine the feasibility of possible management options to combat foliar diseases in their crop.

Plant and Soil SciencesNews TopicsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyCrops_Grains and Oilseeds__Wheatoklahoma wheatfoliar diseasesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceCropsOSU ExtensionOutreach and EngagementOSU Agriculture

Broadband program signup to help rural communities

Thu, May 20, 2021

The COVID-19 stimulus bill included discounts for broadband service. Oklahoma State University agricultural economics professor Brian Whitacre is helping to spread the word.

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Oklahoma Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Resistance Study a statewide collaboration

Wed, May 19, 2021

Alfalfa weevils developing resistance to a given pyrethroid runs the risk of developing cross-resistance to all mode-of-action group three insecticides.

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