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OSU researchers seeking environmental solutions through cover cropping

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

OSU researchers are studying using legume cover crops in the summer to fix nitrogen in the soil to minimize the amount of fertilizer producers need to put down for planting wheat in the fall. They are using chambers to capture and measure carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions in wheat fields.

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Rooted in tradition, driven by service: OHCE Week brings communities to life

Mon, Apr 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Home and Community Education organization involves 3,000 members statewide and strengthens communities through service and lifelong learning.

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OSU recognizes students during inaugural Ideal Graduate Celebration

Mon, Apr 21, 2025

Oklahoma State University recognized students, faculty and staff committed to a student-focused initiative during the inaugural Ideal Graduate Celebration on Thursday in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

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Study: Which foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Fri, Apr 18, 2025

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture contributes to a research study on how taking a GLP-1 medication can reduce the intake of certain types of foods.

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3 OSU students earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Three Oklahoma State University undergraduate students were awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. The five-year fellowship provides each student with three years of financial support totaling $159,000 to continue their scientific pursuits in graduate school.

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OSU students shine at National Undergraduate Research Conference

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

This week, nine Oklahoma State University undergraduate students traveled to Pittsburgh to present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

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Open communication is key to planning with aging parents

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

Parents and adult children need to have an open line of communication regarding the parents' plan for their assets.

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OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture launches new ornamental plant app

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

The Plant-It OK app will be downloadable for iOS and Android devices through the app store and from the OSU Extension website.

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Oklahoma 4-H empowers youth at first Rising Leaders Conference

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

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From scraps to soil: OSU Student Farm transforms campus waste into compost

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

Food scraps from the OSU Student Union and campus dining halls will be turned into compost.

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

Tue, Apr 08, 2025

Residents in 11 counties in southeast Oklahoma can have their well water tested for free by bringing a water sample to their local OSU Extension office on May 2.

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Gather paperwork and take video before disaster strikes

Mon, Apr 07, 2025

Safely store financial documents and plan for emergencies because flooding, tornadoes or wildfires are common in Oklahoma.

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