Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources - Archive
Justin Moss set to lead OSU’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Justin Moss will serve as the new head of OSU's Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
Biltmore estate horticulture manager on tap to lead lectures
Oklahomans have an opportunity to learn more about horticulture at the Biltmore estate in Asheville, North Carolina, during a lecture series hosted by the Oklahoma Horticultural Society.
Entries Open for 4-H Recipe Contest
The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center and the Made in Oklahoma Coalition will hold the second MIO Coalition 4-H Recipe Contest.
Preparing your home for harsh winter weather
Preparing your home for winter weather will help ensure you and your family stay warm this winter.
Free things you can do to save on winter heating costs
Don't let falling temperatures break the bank on utility bills.
February dates set for OSU Chisholm Trail Beef Improvement Conference
Sponsored by OSU Cooperative Extension, the conference is a merger of two past successful events: The Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference and the Northwest Oklahoma Beef Conference.
Still time to pre-register for Jan. 22-23 Red River Crops Conference
A collaborative effort by OSU Cooperative Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the annual conference focuses on providing relevant management information applicable to the Red River region that can help enhance the potential profitability of farm and ranch enterprises.
FAPC impacts Oklahoma food industry in 2019
The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center continued to support innovation and growth of food and agricultural businesses throughout Oklahoma in 2019, providing a total economic impact of more than $28 million.
American beef exports struggling, imports remain steady
Beef exports were down 9 percent in October compared to last year, with 2019 beef exports to date declining in four of the top five U.S. beef export markets.
Food industry leaders meet with legislators at State Capitol
The Industry Advisory Committee of the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center met at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City to help build relationships with legislators and discuss impacts of the OSU food center.
Top 10 food safety tips to ensure a healthy holiday season
The Christmas season is here, and many will be gathering around the dinner table enjoying their favorite holiday meals. The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center wants to make sure families keep food safety tips in mind when preparing those holiday meals.
Environmental law enforcement training available in OKC
Illegal dumpsite are not just unsightly, they also can cause damage to the environment.
Beef Quality Summit celebrates its 20th anniversary on the cusp of a new decade.
Deicing methods can be harmful to plants and hardscapes
Some deicing methods can be harmful to landscape plants and hardscapes.
FAPC predicts top food trends for 2020
Protein options, refrigerated snacks, a new generation of foodies and more are on the menu for 2020, as the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center selects the hottest food trends for the upcoming year.
Make the most of eligible tax breaks for 2019
Make sure you are taking advantage of all the 2019 tax breaks before the end of the year.
Red River Crops Conference Jan. 22-23 in Altus
A collaborative effort by OSU Cooperative Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the conference focuses on providing relevant management information applicable to the Red River region that can help enhance the potential profitability of farm and ranch enterprises.
Informative program will help develop farmers market managers
The 2019 Market Manager Certification Program will provide learning opportunities for farmers market managers.
Fact or fiction: Turkey makes you sleepy
When the last bite of turkey is consumed and the plates are cleared, the next item on the Thanksgiving agenda is a nap. Because turkey makes you sleepy, right? Darren Scott, food scientist at Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center, debunks this myth.
It could be time for some new (food safety) traditions
Breaking some traditional habits in the kitchen can lead to a safe holiday meal.
Food innovations unveiled during product development competition
Seventeen new food product creations were unveiled during the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center’s third annual Food Product Innovation Competition.
FAPC serves up food safety tips for the Thanksgiving table
The holiday season is officially here, and Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching. While many Oklahomans will be preparing holiday meals for their families and friends, the risk of food poisoning is lurking. FAPC offers food safety tips to keep your family safe and make sure food poisoning is not on the menu this Thanksgiving.
Monitor pregnant heifers on wheat pasture
Bred heifers should be allowed access to wheat pasture no more frequently than alternate days.