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Create holiday memories, not holiday debt

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

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

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

Mon, Dec 01, 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.

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Enjoy holiday traditions while managing diabetes

Fri, Nov 21, 2025

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

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

Mon, 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.

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SNAP delay puts bigger strain on Oklahoma food pantries

Thu, 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.

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OSU assists in the search for sustainable irrigation solutions

Thu, 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.

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Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production

Wed, 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.

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OSU students make their mark as national FFA officers

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

Oklahoma State University students Jael Cruikshank and Trey Myers are taking their Cowboy spirit to the national stage.

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Reduce, reuse, recycle this holiday season

Fri, Nov 07, 2025

OSU Extension offers tips to reduce waste this holiday season.

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Free pesticide disposal events set for Pond Creek and Clinton

Mon, Nov 03, 2025

Oklahoma State University's Pesticide Education Program is partnering with other agencies to host two unwanted pesticide disposal days in Pond Creek and Clinton.

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OSU collaborates with national group to increase fiber in wheat

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team is working to increase fiber in wheat in collaboration with wheat researchers across the nation.

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Health Works Forum fosters collaboration to improve health outcomes across Oklahoma

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

More than 125 faculty and staff from across the Oklahoma State University System gathered in the Wes Watkins Center for the Health Works: Bridging Knowledge and Action Health Forum.

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