Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources - Archive
Spontaneous combustion a possibility with wet hay
Excessive moisture is actually the most common cause of fire in hay bales and stacks.
Free environmental law enforcement training available
Free seminar offered for environmental law enforcement.
Oklahoma State’s Bob Wettemann recipient of 2020 national honor
The award recognizes excellence in the education of graduate and postdoctoral students to conduct research in reproductive physiology and endocrinology.
Be vigilant for pecan weevil emergence
Pecan weevils cause two primary types of damage, depending on the stage of fruit development when the pests are active.
OSU students examine evidence in killer wasp case
Students in Wyatt Hoback’s ENTO 2003 Insects and Society class appreciate a good sting in a fun learning environment.
OSU to honor six individuals who have made the world a better place
Honorees embody the ideals and mission of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and have provided significant benefits to their career fields, their communities, the people of Oklahoma and OSU.
Landscaping for horses requires thoughtful planning
Appearance, functionality and animal safety are important factors for horse owners to consider as they change the trees and other plants in an equine’s environment.
Boy Scouts work on merit badge at OSU’s Insect Adventure
Insect Adventure has long been providing benefits to youth educational programming.
OSU Extension specialist receives prestigious award
Hailin Zhang, OSU Extension specialist and Regents Professor, has received the Southern Region Excellence in Extension Award.
Census deadline fast approaching
The opportunity for Oklahomans to be counted in the U.S. Census is only weeks away.
Producers should follow recommended veterinary practices for dehorning cattle
A successful plan involves a written protocol, knowledgeable and skilled personnel and ways to minimize stress and promote healing.
Prepare a calving kit before fall calving season begins
Producers should talk with local veterinarians about the plan and incorporate their suggestions.
OSU’s Whitacre named to new Oklahoma internet accessibility council
Brian Whitacre is one of the nation’s leading researchers and outreach proponents on rural broadband accessibility and use.
Recent CFAP changes affect Oklahoma agricultural producers
Qualifying producers wishing to take part in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program have until Sept. 11 to apply, an extension of the date previously announced by USDA.
Weaning dates set for Oklahoma Quality Beef Network fall sales
Participating cattle producers have experienced consistent premiums averaging $12.75 per hundredweight over the last nine years compared to non-preconditioned calves.
Rural vet practice and beef sustainability webinar to begin
Oklahoma State University Extension and animal medicine experts are launching a series of Thursday evening webinars to explore rural veterinary practice issues and beef sustainability.
OSU professor recognized for research efforts
Andres Espindola Camacho, Oklahoma State University research scientist, was named one of eight researchers to recently receive the New Innovator in 2019 Food and Agriculture Research Award.
Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma raises 4-H scholarships
Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma doubles annual 4-H Hall of Fame scholarships.
OSU I-Corps teams receive grants of $200,000 from National Science Foundation
Four groups of Oklahoma State University students, faculty and industry mentors have each been selected to receive $50,000 grants and additional mentoring through the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program.
Changes have been seen on a global scale for the past few months. As consumers learn to adapt and adjust to the outcomes of the pandemic, producers and workers in the meat industry especially have been impacted. The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center offers resources for meat processing opportunities.
Follow label-directed withdrawal times when selling treated cattle
Violations of drug residue regulations can result in expensive fines for the rancher, creating not only a hardship for the individual producer but a black eye for the entire beef industry.
OSU research seeks soil pH answers for wheat producers who also grow cotton
It takes 200-300 days for agricultural liming to effectively change soil pH in a field.