Extension News Archive | Oklahoma State University

Cleveland County fire field day set for Aug. 17

Wed, Aug 03, 2022

Landowners, land managers, hunters and local fire departments can benefit from a prescribed fire field day coming up on Aug. 17.

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OSU students lead the charge for sustainable practices

Wed, Aug 03, 2022

Oklahoma State University strives to promote sustainability efforts, and Ferguson College of Agriculture students are leading the charge to recommend environmental sustainability practices on campus.

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Cotton County 4-H’er takes top honor at State 4-H Roundup

Tue, Aug 02, 2022

Zach Wagner, Cotton County 4-H’er, was inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame during the Honors Night Assembly at State 4-H Roundup.

Outreach and Engagement OSU Extension OSU Agriculture 4-H

Marcum inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame

Tue, Aug 02, 2022

Pittsburg County 4-H’er Reed Marcum was inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame during the Honors Night Assembly at State 4-H Roundup.

OSU Agriculture 4-H OSU Extension Outreach and Engagement

Test nitrate levels before feeding failed crops

Mon, Aug 01, 2022

Producers can feed failed crops to livestock as forage only after they've determined nitrate toxicity is not a threat.

Animal Health and Sciences OSU Extension Food Land and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture

Landscaping tips to conserve water

Wed, Jul 27, 2022

OSU Extension offers tips for conserving water in the landscape.

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OSU event celebrates New Frontiers campaign milestone

Tue, Jul 26, 2022

Oklahoma State University held a Sweet Success Celebration to commemorate reaching the $50 million fundraising goal for the New Frontiers campaign, which will help build a state-of-the-art teaching, research and Extension facility for OSU Agriculture.

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Keep an eye out for algae overgrowth in ponds this summer

Mon, Jul 25, 2022

Algae is a normal part of ponds, but too much algae can be a bad thing. Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension aquaculture specialist, has tips on how to prevent algae overgrowth.

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OSU Agricultural Communications Services wins awards

Fri, Jul 22, 2022

Oklahoma State University Agricultural Communications Services employees have earned a total of 20 awards in international, national and state competitions this year.

OSU Agriculture Agricultural Education Communication and Leadership OSU Extension OSU Ag Research

4-H Roundup: Steadfast in tradition while offering new opportunities

Fri, Jul 22, 2022

State 4-H Roundup will offer new options for delegates this year.

OSU Extension 4-H Outreach and Engagement OSU Agriculture

Masonic Charity Foundation sponsors 4-H Youth Leadership Summit with $25,000 donation

Tue, Jul 19, 2022

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma (MCFOK) contributed $25,000 to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation to sponsor the Oklahoma 4-H Innovate Youth Leadership Summit.

Science and Technology OSU Extension OSU Agriculture 4-H Outreach and Engagement

Protect horses by scouting alfalfa for blister beetles

Tue, Jul 19, 2022

OSU Extension specialists discuss how blister beetles are harmful to horses and what can be done to prevent them.

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