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Mitigate 'Dirty Dozen' dangers on your rangeland

Dec 4, 2025

Are you being a good neighbor? It's a question Dr. Karen Hickman, a professor of natural resource ecology and management and director of the environmental science program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, poses while

Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick

Dec 3, 2025

According to research by OSU agricultural scientists, eastern recedar appears to have become a haven for the lone star tick, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment.

Create holiday memories, not holiday debt

Dec 1, 2025

Careful planning and wise spending will help ensure a happy holiday without going into debt.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program evaluates benefits of exercise for agricultural workers

Dec 1, 2025

The College of Education and Human Sciences' Dr. Bree Baker and her team of experts have put a spin on the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise program, studying a long overlooked subset of agricultural workers.

Enjoy holiday traditions while managing diabetes

Nov 21, 2025

People with diabetes may find it a struggle to manage blood sugar levels during the holidays.

‘Tis the season: Tips for keeping your home safe during the holiday season, courtesy of OSU Extension

Nov 17, 2025

As the holiday season approaches — and with it colder weather, extravagantly decorated houses and packed kitchens — Oklahoma State University Extension offers up tips to keep your house standing over the winter months.

OSU assists in the search for sustainable irrigation solutions

Nov 13, 2025

Through grant funding from the USDA Agriculture & Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SatRAP) Program, a transdisciplinary, five-year project kicked off this year, aiming to develop water-smart production systems.

SNAP delay puts bigger strain on Oklahoma food pantries

Nov 13, 2025

With SNAP benefits delayed, more families are depending on food pantries. Some food pantries may need a boost in order to be able to meet food needs for the holiday season.

Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production

Nov 12, 2025

Oklahoma State University scientists are studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production using several types of crops, from peppers and watermelon to turfgrass and flowers.

Reduce, reuse, recycle this holiday season

Nov 7, 2025

OSU Extension offers tips to reduce waste this holiday season.