Extension

Mitigate 'Dirty Dozen' dangers on your rangeland

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Are you being a good neighbor? It’s a question Dr. Karen Hickman, a professor of natural resource ecology and management and director of the environmental science program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, poses while discussing invasive plant species in Oklahoma.

OSU ExtensionNatural Resource Ecology and ManagementDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementOSU Agriculturerangeland

Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick

Wed, Dec 03, 2025

According to research by OSU agricultural scientists, eastern recedar appears to have become a haven for the lone star tick, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment.

Department of Entomology and Plant PathologyOSU ExtensionDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementOSU Ag ResearchOSU Agriculture

Create holiday memories, not holiday debt

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

Careful planning and wise spending will help ensure a happy holiday without going into debt.

holidayOSU ExtensionOutreach and EngagementCollege of Education and Human SciencesDepartment of Human Deveolpment and Family ScienceFamily and Consumer SciencesOSU Agriculturefinances

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program evaluates benefits of exercise for agricultural workers

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

The College of Education and Human Sciences’ Dr. Bree Baker and her team of experts have put a spin on the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise program, studying a long overlooked subset of agricultural workers.

AgricultureCollege of Education and Human SciencesResearchSocial FoundationsOSU ExtensionKinesiology Applied Health and Recreation

Enjoy holiday traditions while managing diabetes

Fri, Nov 21, 2025

People with diabetes may find it a struggle to manage blood sugar levels during the holidays.

healthholidayOSU ExtensionHuman Health and WellnessfoodCollege of Education and Human SciencesOSU AgriculturenutritionFamily and Consumer SciencesDepartment of Nutritional Sciences

‘Tis the season: Tips for keeping your home safe during the holiday season, courtesy of OSU Extension

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

As the holiday season approaches — and with it colder weather, extravagantly decorated houses and packed kitchens — Oklahoma State University Extension offers up tips to keep your house standing over the winter months.

OSU AgricultureOSU Extension

SNAP delay puts bigger strain on Oklahoma food pantries

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

With SNAP benefits delayed, more families are depending on food pantries. Some food pantries may need a boost in order to be able to meet food needs for the holiday season.

nutritionDepartment of Nutritional SciencesOutreach and EngagementOSU AgricultureHuman Health and WellnessfoodvolunteeringOSU Extension

OSU assists in the search for sustainable irrigation solutions

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Through grant funding from the USDA Agriculture & Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SatRAP) Program, a transdisciplinary, five-year project kicked off this year, aiming to develop water-smart production systems.

Oklahoma Water Resources CenterResearchDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsOSU AgricultureDepartment of SociologyDepartment of Biosystems and Agricultural EngineeringOSU Ag ResearchOSU ExtensionDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences

Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Oklahoma State University scientists are studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production using several types of crops, from peppers and watermelon to turfgrass and flowers.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchResearchOSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Reduce, reuse, recycle this holiday season

Fri, Nov 07, 2025

OSU Extension offers tips to reduce waste this holiday season.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureOutreach and Engagementsolid waste managementDepartment of Agricultural Economicsholidayenvironment

Free pesticide disposal events set for Pond Creek and Clinton

Mon, Nov 03, 2025

Oklahoma State University's Pesticide Education Program is partnering with other agencies to host two unwanted pesticide disposal days in Pond Creek and Clinton.

Human Health and WellnesspesticidesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyAgricultureenvironmentOSU AgricultureOutreach and EngagementOSU ExtensionConsumer Safety

Health Works Forum fosters collaboration to improve health outcomes across Oklahoma

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

More than 125 faculty and staff from across the Oklahoma State University System gathered in the Wes Watkins Center for the Health Works: Bridging Knowledge and Action Health Forum.

OSU ExtensionHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteDepartment of Nutritional SciencesDr. Jayson LuskAngela HessResearchDepartment of WellnessCowboys CarePresident Jim HessOSU Center for Rural Health