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Up with the pines: NREM assistant professor brings forestry experience to OSU

Wed, May 21, 2025

On the west coast of India in Gir National Park, Aalap Dixit found himself as a high school student volunteering to collect Asiatic lions’ scat.

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Innovative water solutions: Oklahoma researchers turn dirty water into a clean opportunity

Wed, May 21, 2025

Through innovative research, Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Water Resources Center teams are working to develop methods to clean the produced water for industrial, agricultural and other uses.

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Bravo! Bravo! OSU Agriculture IT team earns inaugural Bravo award for pioneering technology

Wed, May 21, 2025

In December 2024, the OSU Agriculture Information Technology Team received the inaugural Bravo Award for their preparation and ability to execute the technology plans for the new Agricultural Hall, a key facility to research and education.

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Raising the bar: Assistant professor helps expand environmental science curriculum

Wed, May 21, 2025

Growing up in Norman, Oklahoma, Julie LaBar never imagined she would find herself in Stillwater, shaping the next generation of environmental scientists. However, as an assistant professor for Oklahoma State University’s environmental science program, she is doing just that.

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Growing successful spores: Leader in mushroom production has a lasting impact

Wed, May 21, 2025

Redefining local agriculture, Virgil Jurgensmeyer used his personal experiences to create a farm-to-table success story.

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Insects of impact: Research helps bridge gap between insects and human health

Wed, May 21, 2025

The hum of LED lights and the soft shuffle of microscope slides fill the entomology lab in the Oklahoma State University Noble Research Center. Students work intently, while Haobo Jiang moves through the room, offering guidance and sharing insights from the research he began in 1991.

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Beyond the mound: Landscape architecture alumnus provides athletic facility leadership

Wed, May 21, 2025

Sometimes the mark of a player is not determined by strikes or home runs. Success can be measured by how a player handles the curveballs of life. Kyle Waters, senior associate athletic director of facilities for Oklahoma State University, has experienced a few curveballs firsthand.

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Cowboys in the Capitol: Students work alongside legislators to gain firsthand experience through internships

Wed, May 21, 2025

Nearly 50 years ago, a student in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture served as the first intern in the Agricultural Legislative Internship Program, leading the way for dozens to follow.

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Meating demands: USDA-funded training boosts skills and efficiency

Wed, May 21, 2025

When the Oklahoma meat processing industry faced the challenge of finding qualified workers, Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center team sought a way to help.

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Innovation and dedication: Ferguson alumnus provides honorable service to agricultural engineering

Wed, May 21, 2025

From small town beginnings to groundbreaking research, Michael Buser has dedicated his career to improving the field of agricultural engineering.

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From the ground up: Oklahoma Gardening celebrates 50 years of blooming success

Wed, May 21, 2025

As “Oklahoma Gardening” celebrates its 50th season, the program will take viewers back to its roots to explore the history of gardening in Oklahoma and the timeless tips and tricks from hosts throughout the years.

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Crawling threat: Asian longhorned tick threatens Oklahoma livestock

Wed, May 21, 2025

The Asian longhorned tick, once confined to distant regions, is crawling into the state, sounding alarms for livestock producers, said Jonathan Cammack, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for livestock entomology and parasitology and assistant professor of entomology.

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