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Pecan pest management workshop set for Feb. 20

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Oklahoma State University experts will provide valuable information to pecan growers at the 2025 Pecan Pest Management Workshop slated Feb. 20.

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OSU Extension honors Freking and Pugh with Distinguished Educator Award

Tue, Jan 14, 2025

The longtime Extension specialists were recognized during the OSU Extension County Extension Director Conference in Stillwater.

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OSU Extension’s Claude Bess receives prestigious OSU mentoring award

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

Claude Bess has worked in OSU Extension for 36 years as a committed mentor and advisor for hundreds of Extension employees.

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Mulch a multi-purpose matter in the landscape

Tue, Jan 07, 2025

Mulch has many benefits in the landscape.

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Fight those winter blues with sunlight and fresh air

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

Seasonal depression is common in the winter, but an OSU Extension mental health specialist explains how people can work through it.

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OSU Agriculture faculty and staff receive convocation awards

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

The annual awards convocation event for faculty, staff and administrators across the university was held on Dec. 12.

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OSU Extension reaches new audiences with AI chatbot

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

In 2024, OSU Agriculture and the Extension Foundation officially launched an artificial intelligence chatbot to reach new clients and connect with rapidly growing digital audiences.

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Birdfeeders are a fun teaching tool for all ages

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

Hanging birdfeeders in the landscape is a good way to provide an educational opportunity for children to learn more about birds.

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Breaking Bread, Building Futures: OSU Agriculture celebrates Agricultural Hall's Grand Opening and Dedication

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

OSU celebrates the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Agricultural Hall, marking a new era of innovation and collaboration in agricultural education.

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Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects, empowering older adults to gain strength, build self-confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

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OSU turf team drives decades of innovation

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

The Oklahoma State University turfgrass team has been continuing to improve the quality of turfgrass varieties for more than 40 years.

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OSU announces 2024 university award winners

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University Provost Jeanette Mendez — alongside Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco — acknowledged the accomplishments of faculty, staff and administrators in 2024 during the University Awards Convocation held Thursday at the Student Union Ballroom.

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