Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Older adults may face obstacles to good nutrition

Fri, Nov 15, 2024

Older adults may face obstacles that jeopardize good health.

Human Health and Wellness food OSU Agriculture health OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences nutrition

New OSU One Health lab to transform agricultural genetic research

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

The One Health Innovation Lab has been working to re-sequence genes from the Oklahoma State University wheat research program to establish the new lab and its services of sequencing human, animal and plant genetics.

Department of Plant and Soil Sciences #OrangeIsTheAnswer The Innovation Foundation at OSU OSU Agriculture OSU Ag Research Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology The Innovation Park

OSU recognized for its commitment to military affiliated students, faculty, and staff

Wed, Nov 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University has been ranked as one of the best employers and institutions for veterans by Forbes, Military Times and Oklahoma Veterans United.

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OSU Extension Leadership Academy graduates gain tools to impact communities

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

The leadership development opportunity is open to OSU Extension county educators, district/area specialists and Community Nutrition Education Program coordinators.

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OSU research supports national Million Veteran Program

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

Charles Chen, an associate professor in the OSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and River Smith, a researcher and clinical psychologist in the Eastern Oklahoma VA system, are trying to determine if there is a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder and obstructive sleep apnea in veterans.

#OrangeIsTheAnswer OSU Agriculture Research Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology OSU Ag Research

Lalman recognized with 2024 Excellence in Extension award

Mon, Nov 11, 2024

David Lalman focuses on cow/calf and stocker cattle production as a specialist for OSU Extension.

OSU Extension Cattle OSU Agriculture Beef Department of Animal and Food Sciences

OSU Extension launches new beginning farmers and ranchers series with Nov. 14 garlic workshop

Fri, Nov 08, 2024

Oklahoma State University recently has received a $719,000 United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help new farmers and ranchers get their start in Oklahoma. The first workshop for OSU’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program is the Beginning Farmer Garlic Workshop on Nov. 14, based on a research project started in 2023 to evaluate how 10 garlic varieties grow in the Oklahoma climate.

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Scholarship information students need to know for 2025-26

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Deadlines for scholarships are soon approaching for recurring Oklahoma State University students looking for financial support.

Spears School of Business Honors College College of Education and Human Sciences College of Engineering Architecture and Technology scholarships Global Scholars College of Arts and Sciences Ferguson College of Agriculture OSU Libraries Grants

Sleepless in Oklahoma: lack of sleep takes a toll on teens

Tue, Nov 05, 2024

Teenagers are busy and sometimes they sacrifice sleep in order to get everything done. However, a lack of sleep can affect not only their academic performance but also their health.

Parenting Human Health and Wellness OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Human Development and Family Science College of Education and Human Sciences OSU Agriculture health

Less sugar, more exercise can reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Increasing exercises and decreasing sugar intake can help prevent type 2 diabetes.

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OSU Extension breaks ground on new Tulsa County site

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

The Tulsa County Extension office will relocate to downtown Tulsa. Construction on the new facility will begin in 2025.

health OSU Agriculture Family and Consumer Sciences Food Land and Natural Resources Outreach and Engagement OSU Extension gardening urban agriculture Human Health and Wellness OSU-Tulsa Agriculture 4-H horticulture

Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Many areas of Oklahoma are currently in drought, affecting cattle and crop operations.