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OSU wheat variety trial results available online

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Oklahoma State University annually conducts wheat variety trials across the state to show how different varieties respond to local growing conditions. Information from each unique site provides farmers with detailed information to make sound planting decisions for their operations. The 2025 trial results are in progress, and the latest wheat harvest results can be found online.

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OSU Agriculture names 2025 Distinguished Alumni

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

Oklahoma State University will honor five individuals who have brought distinctive credit to the university’s Ferguson College of Agriculture and contributed significantly to society. Shannon Angle, Bill Clymer, Robert Hodgen, M. John Kane and N. Malone Mitchell Jr. are recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. The honorees will be officially recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 3.

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OSU Agriculture names 2025 Champions

Tue, Jun 24, 2025

Oklahoma State University will honor two individuals this fall who have demonstrated a commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Thomas and Rhonda Coon are the 2025 Champion for OSU Agriculture Award recipients. They will be recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 3.

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Building financial skills at an early age can pay big dividends

Fri, Jun 13, 2025

Teaching children about money management an an early age helps them develop good money management skills.

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Avoid food waste with practical storage solutions

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

Smart food storage and basic meal planning can prevent waste and help families save money.

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Lusk named to agriculture and natural resources board for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Tue, Jun 10, 2025

The board is a major unit of the nonprofit organization that addresses issues in agricultural production and natural resource development.

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Soaklahoma – where the rain comes sweeping down the plains

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Excessive rain is causing problems in Oklahoma gardens.

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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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Ranches and research: Extension specialist earns regional excellence award

Wed, May 21, 2025

For David Lalman, the cattle industry is not just a profession. Cattle are a lifelong passion rooted in tradition and science.

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A greenhouse is not a storage shed

Fri, May 16, 2025

Although it is handy to keep all gardening supplies together, it is not a good idea to store everything in a greenhouse.

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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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