Extension

OSU tailgate celebrates New Frontiers construction progress

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

More than 300 Oklahoma State University New Frontiers donors and Ferguson College of Agriculture faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered to celebrate Cowboy football and the construction progress of the new home for OSU Agriculture. The event featured a meet-and-greet with OSU Agriculture Vice President and Dean Jayson Lusk.

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OSU Agriculture begins new chapter with Lusk's leadership

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

Dr. Jayson Lusk is the new vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture.

foodfood innovationfood sciencefood industryFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureOSU Extensionfood safetyOSU Ag ResearchNew Frontiers Agricultural HallDepartment of Agricultural Economics

Male tarantulas on the prowl this fall season

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

Sightings of tarantulas increase in the fall because of mating season.

Outreach and EngagementFood Land and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyOSU ExtensionenvironmentOSU Agriculture

Prussic acid toxicity threatens livestock in extreme weather

Wed, Sep 13, 2023

Rainfall after a flash drought has heightened the threat of prussic acid toxicity in the Johnsongrass cattle often eat.

OSU ExtensionpasturesCattlehayBeefAnimal Health and SciencesForageweedsOSU Agriculture

OSU Student Farm helps bridge the gap of food insecurity

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

The new OSU Student Farm provides experiential learning for students and helps address food insecurity in Payne County.

AgricultureOklahoma GardeningFerguson College of AgricultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureFood Land and Natural ResourcesgardeningOutreach and EngagementfarmingAg ResearchOSU AgricultureHuman Health and WellnessOSU Extension

JJ Jones to serve as vice president of National Association of County Agricultural Agents

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

Longtime OSU Extension educator JJ Jones is the new vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

OSU AgricultureOSU Extension

Childhood obesity continues to grow nationwide

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

Childhood obesity continues to be a national health concern.

nutritionOSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionFood and Agricultural Products CenterHuman Health and WellnessOutreach and EngagementFamily and Consumer Sciences

Rural Economic Outlook Conference to be held Oct. 11

Fri, Sep 08, 2023

The theme to be discussed at this year’s Rural Economic Outlook Conference is the Farm Bill. The event will be held Oct. 11 at the ConocoPhillips Oklahoma State University Alumni Center in Stillwater.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureOutreach and EngagementDepartment of Agricultural Economics

Late summer forage quality a factor in protein supplementation

Wed, Sep 06, 2023

OSU Extension beef cattle specialist Dave Lalman discusses how producers should provide extra protein sources for their cattle when fall forage begins to lose its nutritional value.

BeefOSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesCattle

Gone Fishing: VP and Dean Tom Coon retires after nine years at OSU

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

After nine years of serving as vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Dr. Coon decided to hang up his many hats and reconnect with his family and love for aquatics.

OSU FoundationOSU Ag ResearchPresident Kayse ShrumOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureState magazineOSU ExtensionDivision of Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesDr. Thomas CoonDr. Kayse Shrum

Two-day cattlewomen’s college planned this fall for Oklahoma Panhandle

Fri, Sep 01, 2023

Registration forms for the all-inclusive event are available at OSU Extension county offices.

CattleAnimal Health and SciencesBeefOSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU Extension

Free, game-based employment training available in northeast Oklahoma

Mon, Aug 28, 2023

A new game-based training course is available to help residents prepare for employment opportunities.

OSU AgricultureDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsOSU Extension