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Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host second Get Well-Informed free water testing day

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

The Oklahoma Well Owner Network program offered through Oklahoma State University Extension and OSU’s Oklahoma Water Resources Center will host a “Get Well-Informed” free well water testing event for residents in 14 counties across southeast Oklahoma this spring.

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OSU-developed purple wheat variety brings new health benefits to wheat products

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn’t just have the standard resistance to leaf and stripe rust and high baking quality. It also contains anthocyanins, the same food pigments found in pomegranates and blueberries, which provide antioxidants that benefit gut and brain health.

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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize healthy eating patterns to support long-term health

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980. The latest guidelines continue to provide the public with research-based information to help people of all ages make healthier food and beverage choices.

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Ferguson College doctoral student creating innovative crop production solutions

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

Nearly 8,000 miles away from his home state of Punjab, India, fourth-generation farmer Harsanjam Singh is leaving his mark through research in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture. Formerly a master’s student and now a doctoral student in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Singh’s research in soil science and crop production is developing innovative solutions for farmers across Oklahoma.

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OSU Ph.D. student advances precision agriculture through global fellowship

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

When Aicha Biaou left her home in Togo, West Africa, to pursue her Ph.D. in plant and soil science at Oklahoma State University, she carried a vision for the future of farming. Today, her research in precision agriculture is helping bridge the gap between technology and sustainability in the field.

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OSU launches online beginning watercolor course

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Qing Luo, associate professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is offering a three-week beginning watercolor course in which participants will learn from home.

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Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Ahead of wildfire season, OSU Extension specialists offer tips to keep livestock safe during and after wildfires.

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Environmental law enforcement is the focus of a free training opportunity

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with other agencies to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training on March 12 in Oklahoma City.

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Photo Essay: What it means to OSU students to do what's right

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

At Oklahoma State University, students make tough choices every day, not just about classes or careers, but about how they treat people and what they stand for. Sometimes the right decision isn’t the easiest one. It can mean speaking up, stepping in or doing something uncomfortable because it matters.

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Spring landscape cleanup begins with smart pruning

Mon, Feb 16, 2026

Spring is a time for pruning, but some plants should not be pruned now.

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New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A new wheat variety is on its way to market this fall and is perhaps OSU’s most widely adapted since Duster in the early 2000s.

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OSU Alumni Association names 23 Outstanding Seniors

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Alumni Association named 23 students as OSU Outstanding Seniors for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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