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Promoting the Prairie: OSU faculty members educate about woody plant encroachment

Tue, May 28, 2024

Researchers and faculty at Texas A&M University, the University of Nebraska and Oklahoma State University are collaborating on The Prairie Project to share current research about methods to reduce woody plant encroachment affecting the Great Plains.

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The Twinning Edge: Hering twins pursue an education for the family business

Tue, May 28, 2024

In the heartland of Oklahoma, Josh and Logan Hering, identical twin brothers, carry on a tradition of innovation within the meat industry.

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Sweet Success: Researchers Tap into Oklahoma Maple Syrup Production

Tue, May 28, 2024

A team of scientists are rewriting the narrative of maple syrup production — not in Vermont or Quebec — but in Oklahoma. The potential of its native maples is about to be revealed.

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Love Beyond Loss: Presnals' story transcends tragedy and supports OSU

Tue, May 28, 2024

An unexpected loss and a weary heart were not enough to keep a widowed father of two young children from fighting for hope and happiness for his family.

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Headway for Headspace: OSU Extension educator teaches youth about healthy coping skills

Tue, May 28, 2024

Kuss serves as an OSU Extension specialist and 4-H educator, teaching mental health-related workshops to fellow OSU Extension educators, adult volunteers and 4-H’ers.

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Speaking for a Better Oklahoma: Agribusiness alumnus serves as Speaker Pro Tempore in Oklahoma Legislature

Tue, May 28, 2024

Kyle Hilbert slid a white pin across the table. Alongside his name appear the words “passion, integrity, progress.” In 2017, Hilbert took these same principles with him to the Oklahoma Legislature.

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Beyond The Bricks: Unveiling the past and future of Agricultural Hall

Tue, May 28, 2024

Brick walls, weathered by the years, echo whispers of stories from the past. From its humble beginnings to its current state, Agricultural Hall will continue to stand on the southwest corner of Monroe Street and Farm Road on the Oklahoma State University campus.

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OSU Medicine expanding access to virtual health care across Oklahoma

Fri, May 24, 2024

In order to bridge the gap of health care access that is much needed in Oklahoma, OSU Medicine is utilizing the latest technologies to bring the expertise of its physicians directly to rural hospitals across the state.

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New home for OSU Agriculture features collaborative outdoor spaces

Thu, May 23, 2024

Oklahoma State University Agriculture is partnering with OSU Landscape Services to develop several outdoor gathering spaces around the new cutting-edge facility for the Ferguson College of Agriculture, OSU Ag Research and OSU Extension.

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OSU Extension offers proven methods for homesteaders

Wed, May 22, 2024

From baking bread to growing a garden, homesteaders can turn to OSU Extension for research-based, accurate information.

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Hollis Middle School students learn civic leadership in OSU rural development course

Thu, May 16, 2024

Twenty-one students from Hollis, Oklahoma, spent the 2023-24 academic year learning about leadership and engagement at local, county and state levels.

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OSU Ag hosts Lahoma Wheat Field Day on Friday

Mon, May 13, 2024

The Lahoma Wheat Field Day will be held this week at the Oklahoma State University North-Central Research Station in Lahoma. Producers will learn about wheat varieties, wheat breeding and pest and weed management.

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