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Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host second Get Well-Informed free water testing day

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

The Oklahoma Well Owner Network program offered through Oklahoma State University Extension and OSU’s Oklahoma Water Resources Center will host a “Get Well-Informed” free well water testing event for residents in 14 counties across southeast Oklahoma this spring.

Department of Biosystems and Agricultural EngineeringFerguson College of AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchwaterOklahoma Water Resources CenterOSU ExtensionhealthOSU AgricultureHuman Health and Wellness

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize healthy eating patterns to support long-term health

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980. The latest guidelines continue to provide the public with research-based information to help people of all ages make healthier food and beverage choices.

Human Health and WellnesshealthnutritionNutritional SciencesOSU Agriculturefood safetyFamily and Consumer SciencesCollege of Education and Human SciencesOSU Extension

OSU launches online beginning watercolor course

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Qing Luo, associate professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is offering a three-week beginning watercolor course in which participants will learn from home.

gardeningDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOSU AgricultureOutreach and EngagementHuman Health and WellnessOSU Extension

Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Ahead of wildfire season, OSU Extension specialists offer tips to keep livestock safe during and after wildfires.

Ferguson College of AgriculturewildfiresOSU Extensionlivestock safetyLivestockCollege of Veterinary MedicineOSU Agriculture

Environmental law enforcement is the focus of a free training opportunity

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with other agencies to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training on March 12 in Oklahoma City.

OSU AgricultureDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsOutreach and Engagementsolid waste managementOSU Extensionenvironment

Spring landscape cleanup begins with smart pruning

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

Spring is a time for pruning, but some plants should not be pruned now.

Outreach and EngagementOSU AgriculturehorticulturegardeningLandscapingDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureplantsOSU Extension

Grape management course blends instruction and hands-on learning for producers

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

The 2026 Grape Management course starts March 5 with monthly classes through September and will blend lectures with hands-on learning to assist producers at any level.

OSU ExtensionOSU Agriculture

‘Oklahoma Gardening’ still growing strong in 51st year

Wed, Feb 04, 2026

The 51st year of "Oklahoma Gardening" kicks off Feb. 14.

OSU ExtensionOutreach and EngagementplantsOklahoma GardeningDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureLandscapingOSU AgricultureThe Botanic Garden at OSUhorticlturegardening

Loss named Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award recipient

Wed, Feb 04, 2026

Dr. Scott Loss, a professor in the OSU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, received the 2025 Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award for his teaching, research and Extension work.

OSU Ag ResearchOSU AgricultureDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementFerguson College of AgricultureOSU Extension

OSU campus workshops help home food producers navigate Oklahoma’s Homemade Food Freedom Act

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

New workshop series will help Oklahoma entrepreneurs navigate the Homemade Food Freedom Act.

food industryOutreach and EngagementOSU Ag ResearchFood and Agricultural Products Centerfoodfood scienceOSU Extensionfood safetyfood innovationOSU Agriculture

Whitacre’s rural development work earns him Land-Grant Award for Excellence

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Brian Whitacre, OSU Extension specialist for rural economic development, received the Land-Grant Award for Excellence for his research, teaching and outreach efforts.

OSU AgricultureOSU Extension

Preparing now saves time and reduces stress when filing taxes

Fri, Jan 23, 2026

Gathering tax documents now will save time and stress when tax deadlines approach.

College of Education and Human SciencesfinancesOSU ExtensionFamily and Consumer SciencesOSU AgricultureDepartment of Human Deveolpment and Family ScienceOutreach and Engagement