Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Prescribed fire workshop and field day to focus on tribal land

Wed, Aug 20, 2025

OSU Extension, the College of the Muscogee Creek Nation Extension, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources and OSU’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management are joining forces to present the Prescribed Fire Workshop and Field Day.

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Summer 2025 Niblack Scholars complete research experience

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

This summer, five more students are putting the finishing touches on their projects and will present their findings to Dr. Niblack in October.

Niblack Research Scholars Ferguson College of Agriculture College of Arts and Sciences Research

OSU Agriculture marks one year in new Agricultural Hall

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

OSU Agriculture is celebrating a transformative year inside its new home, Agricultural Hall, embracing the expanded opportunities the space has brought to teaching, research and Extension.

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Oklahoma Recycling Festival combines fun and sustainability

Wed, Aug 06, 2025

The Oklahoma Recycling Festival in McAlester features fun for the whole family and focuses on sustainability.

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OSU Agriculture celebrates 75 years of seed partnerships with Oklahoma farmers

Fri, Aug 01, 2025

OSU Agriculture is celebrating 75 years of the Oklahoma Foundation Seed Stocks, the nonprofit organization that serves as a bridge between OSU plant breeders and certified seed growers.

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Hot tips for cool-season gardening

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Now is the time to get cool-season plants in the ground for fall gardens.

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Grady County 4-H’er Maggie Evans inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Maggie Evans of Grady County was inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame during the 104th State 4-H Roundup. A Rock Island 4-H member, Evans earned the honor for her leadership in healthy living, STEM and civic engagement. She received $6,500 in scholarships and Blue Award Group recognition.

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Protect Your Brand and Bottom Line: One-Day Internal Auditor Course returns Aug. 15

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

One-day educational course will address food safety and quality.

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Logan County 4-H’er Bridger Arrington inducted into Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame

Wed, Jul 30, 2025

Bridger Arrington of Logan County was inducted into the Oklahoma 4-H Hall of Fame during the 104th State 4-H Roundup. A nine-year member of Mulhall-Orlando 4-H, Arrington served as state president and led impactful community projects, earning a $5,000 scholarship and statewide recognition.

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OSU graduate named Phi Kappa Phi fellow

Mon, Jul 28, 2025

Recent Oklahoma State University graduate Lauren Chaney has been awarded a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship.

Awards and Rankings Ferguson College of Agriculture Phi Kappa Phi Animal Science awards Office of Scholar Development OSU Honors College College of Veterinary Medicine

Keep your cool in the garden

Tue, Jul 22, 2025

OSU Extension offers tips to gardeners for keeping cool in the garden.

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Riley receives Ferguson College Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring Award

Mon, Jul 21, 2025

John Michael Riley is the 2025 recipient of the Ferguson College of Agriculture’s Excellence in Undergraduate Advising and Mentoring Award.