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Niblack Scholars program announces newest class

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

Research at Oklahoma State University starts the minute students step foot on campus. For 13 students, their careers are being accelerated through the Niblack Research Scholars program.

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Fueling the Future: Using geological science to drive energy innovation

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

Using geological science to drive energy innovation

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Pecan Paradise: OSU Ag Research furthers the land-grant mission

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

Wheat and livestock often get the spotlight in Oklahoma, but the state also boasts a thriving pecan industry.

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Male tarantulas on the prowl this fall season

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

Sightings of tarantulas increase in the fall because of mating season.

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Prussic acid toxicity threatens livestock in extreme weather

Wed, Sep 13, 2023

Rainfall after a flash drought has heightened the threat of prussic acid toxicity in the Johnsongrass cattle often eat.

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OSU Student Farm helps bridge the gap of food insecurity

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

The new OSU Student Farm provides experiential learning for students and helps address food insecurity in Payne County.

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JJ Jones to serve as vice president of National Association of County Agricultural Agents

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

Longtime OSU Extension educator JJ Jones is the new vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.

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Childhood obesity continues to grow nationwide

Mon, Sep 11, 2023

Childhood obesity continues to be a national health concern.

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Rural Economic Outlook Conference to be held Oct. 11

Fri, Sep 08, 2023

The theme to be discussed at this year’s Rural Economic Outlook Conference is the Farm Bill. The event will be held Oct. 11 at the ConocoPhillips Oklahoma State University Alumni Center in Stillwater.

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Late summer forage quality a factor in protein supplementation

Wed, Sep 06, 2023

OSU Extension beef cattle specialist Dave Lalman discusses how producers should provide extra protein sources for their cattle when fall forage begins to lose its nutritional value.

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OSU researchers part of $15M NIFA investment

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Recently, the Rural Renewal Initiative's team was awarded funding as part of a $15 million investment from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture focused on developing new members of the agricultural workforce.

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OSU Ag Research shares research to find new cotton variety

Tue, Sep 05, 2023

Oklahoma State University Ag Research is sharing research information and seeds related to the B5 cotton gene with other research facilities so a blight-resistant cotton variety can be created.

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