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Environmental law enforcement is the focus of free, upcoming seminar

Fri, Jun 14, 2024

OSU Extension will partner with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development to host a free Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training Seminar in Durant, Oklahoma, on July 25.

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Census data reports latest trends in ag land use, cattle herd size and more

Wed, Jun 12, 2024

The U.S. Census of Agriculture examines land use and ownership, production practices, income and expenditures.

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Farm Credit Associations fund media wall in new home for OSU Agriculture

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

The Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma have joined forces to support the Oklahoma State University New Frontiers campaign to help build a new home for OSU Agriculture. American AgCredit, Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma and Oklahoma AgCredit collectively contributed to the effort and chose to fund the media wall.

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Extension educators discuss extensive wildfire recovery in western Oklahoma

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

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Explore hops and grapes production at July 19 field day

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

The Growing Hops & Grapes in Oklahoma Field Day on July 19 will cover a variety of hops topics, such as cultivar selection and trellis construction.

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OSU Student Farm doubles acreage to serve Oklahoma food banks

Mon, Jun 03, 2024

The living classroom for students, staff and volunteers will increase its production and range of distribution in 2024.

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Architecture and construction firms selected for OSU’s Agronomy Research Station updates

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Oklahoma State University/A&M Board of Regents has selected architectural and construction management firms to draft construction plans for crucial infrastructure updates at the OSU Agronomy Research Station in Stillwater. The board approved Dewberry Architects and Willowbrook as the construction manager at risk during the April 26 board meeting.

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Bringing Back the Beef: OSU Extension resources help rebuild the Oklahoma cow herd

Tue, May 28, 2024

Within OSU Agriculture, numerous OSU Extension specialists work with beef producers to evaluate the market outlook and production possibilities to take advantage of the cattle market opportunities and potential for herd rebuilding, said Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University agricultural economics professor.

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Summer heat can adversely affect blood sugars

Tue, May 28, 2024

People with diabetes should take precautions when engaging in physical activities in the summer heat.

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Dusty Roads to Digital Highways: Federal programs roll out $1.3 billion for broadband infrastructure

Tue, May 28, 2024

When people, legislators in particular, realized the need for internet access, the American Rescue Plan Act was passed, which allowed the federal government to give each state money to build the infrastructure they deem necessary, said Mike Sanders, executive director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office.

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Promoting the Prairie: OSU faculty members educate about woody plant encroachment

Tue, May 28, 2024

Researchers and faculty at Texas A&M University, the University of Nebraska and Oklahoma State University are collaborating on The Prairie Project to share current research about methods to reduce woody plant encroachment affecting the Great Plains.

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Sweet Success: Researchers Tap into Oklahoma Maple Syrup Production

Tue, May 28, 2024

A team of scientists are rewriting the narrative of maple syrup production — not in Vermont or Quebec — but in Oklahoma. The potential of its native maples is about to be revealed.

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