Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources - Archive

Assessing damage outside and inside of homes after a wildfire

Homes and other structures must be assessed for damage following a wildfire.

Bulls need to be ready for breeding season

Bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam need to be replaced before the start of breeding.

Tips for removing smoke odor following a wildfire

Removing smoke odor from a home following a wildfire can be a tedious process.

Marching toward Bake and Take Month

While many sectors of the agricultural industry are prevalent throughout Oklahoma, the state often is recognized by being a leading producer of wheat. With this in mind, staff at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center work to promote the commodity by celebrating Bake and Take Month during March.

OSU to celebrate meat sciences

Oklahoma State University is celebrating 100 years of meat science during the annual Animal Sciences Weekend in early April. The weekend will kick off with a scholarship banquet April 3 at the Wes Watkins Center for International Trade Development.

Learn more about careers in entomology at OSU open house

Students ages 13 to 18 who are interested in careers in entomology can learn more by attending the free open house at OSU slated April 11.

OSU scientists studying ways to improve water conservation in flood irrigation systems

While a number of producers take advantage of more advanced technologies that make irrigation scheduling easier, flood irrigation still accounts for about 43% of total irrigation water applications in the United States,

Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges

Research conducted through OSU’s statewide Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station system shows body condition at the time of calving is the most important factor affecting rebreeding performance in beef cow herds.

Cheryl DeVuyst to lead OSU’s Agricultural Economics Department

Oklahoma State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics will be under new leadership beginning May 1, someone who’s already familiar to faculty and students: Cheryl DeVuyst.

Economic planning event scheduled for Sandstone Hills region

The CREATE BRIDGES initiative will hold public forums in Drumright and Pawnee to discuss economic development in the region.

Dicamba applicator training meetings scheduled

Federally required training meetings have been scheduled for agricultural producers intending to use dicamba herbicides for the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop SystemTM for soybeans and cotton.

Commodity election decision app released as deadline nears

Online app will help agricultural producers choose between two financial safety net programs.

Learn more about soil health and composting at free workshop

A free workshop will provide homeowners with information regarding soil health and the benefits of composting.

China coronavirus outbreak heightens trade concerns

Outbreak of coronavirus causes concern in agricultural markets.

OALP continues to enhance knowledge and leadership skills

The Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program now is accepting applications for Class XX. OALP The program is designed to enhance leadership and agricultural knowledge to those involved in the agriculture industry.

Oklahoma Irrigation Conference slated March 3 in Altus

Agriculture producers have an opportunity to learn more about water-use efficiency at the Oklahoma Irrigation Conference slated March 3 in Altus, Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Gardening gearing up for new season

Oklahoma Gardening, the popular gardening program on OETA, kicks off its new season Feb. 15.

Oklahoma’s premier peanut educational event set for March 12

There is no cost to attend the meeting, which will take place at the Business Enterprise Center on the campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.

OSU receives $3.1 million research grant to improve sorghum data and savings

OSU received a $3.1 million grant for forage sorghum research.

OSU Extension’s Grape Management Course to begin March 5

Enrollment is open for the 2020 Grape Management Course. Participants will take part in classroom and hands-on learning opportunities about the grape industry in Oklahoma.

Those interested in learning more about the pecan industry can enroll now in the 2020 Pecan Management Course.

Be prepared while on the road in winter weather

If you must be on the road in winter weather, make sure to have emergency supplies in your vehicle.

Rural and urban Oklahomans alike urged to take part in upcoming 2020 Census

The U.S. Census is easy and quick to fill out, plus it is a constitutional requirement.

Get prepared for grape-growing season

A free educational workshop will help Oklahoma grape growers prepare for the new growing season.