Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Farmers face uncertainty with summer crops

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

A lot of Oklahoma corn crops are being repurposed for animal feed due to the drought causing crop failure. Yield is predicted to be lower than usual for most Oklahoma summer crops.

Food Land and Natural Resources Department of Plant and Soil Sciences OSU Agriculture OSU Extension

Study abroad course advances One Health initiative

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Pre-vet and pre-med students study abroad in Mexico to learn more about their career path and the One Health initiative

Study Abroad Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital College of Veterinary Medicine Animal Health and Sciences Ferguson College of Agriculture

Extreme heat and drought impact fall garden plans

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

Tips for planting fall gardens in extreme heat and drought.

Food Land and Natural Resources Oklahoma Gardening OSU Extension environment gardening drought Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture horticulture OSU Agriculture

Oklahoma water center aims to conserve water through cover crops

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University is teaming up with Texas A&M University for a $1.7 million project to study the benefits of regenerative agriculture in Oklahoma and Texas.

Oklahoma Water Resources Center OSU Agriculture Research OSU Extension Food Land and Natural Resources OSU Ag Research #OrangeIsTheAnswer

Dani’s Dream art project brings joy to children

Wed, Aug 10, 2022

Pontotoc County 4-H'er Dani McTague enjoys sharing her love of art through her 4-H service project.

OSU Extension Outreach and Engagement 4-H OSU Agriculture

Poor hay crop requires a sustainable winter plan

Tue, Aug 09, 2022

With low hay yields this year, a shortage of forage will force some ranchers to reduce their cattle herd numbers.

Animal Health and Sciences Food Land and Natural Resources OSU Extension OSU Agriculture

OSU Agriculture to honor three individuals with Champion award

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Oklahoma State University is honoring three individuals who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Elizabeth Logan, Carl Whitcomb and Joe Williams have been named recipients of the 2022 Champion for OSU Agriculture Award. The honorees will be officially recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 28.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture Champion OSU Ag Research OSU Agriculture OSU Extension

OSU to honor six agriculture alumni with distinguished award

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

Oklahoma State University is honoring six individuals who have brought distinctive credit to the university’s Ferguson College of Agriculture and contributed significantly to society. John Fenderson, Karen Eifert Jones, Lenny Hughes, Tammy Lee, Jeff Hilst and Patsiann Nix Smith have been named the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. The honorees will be officially recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 28.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Ag Research Distinguished Alumni Award OSU Extension OSU Agriculture

Oklahoma Water Resources Center hosts science and engineering fair

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Oklahoma State University researchers host a workshop for educators involved in the National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair.

Education OSU Extension Engineering and Design OSU Agriculture 4-H Science and Technology

OSU research aims to save billions for beef industry

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Oklahoma State University scientists aim to help save the beef industry money through their research on the discoloration of meat.

#OrangeIsTheAnswer Food Land and Natural Resources Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center Department of Animal and Food Sciences Beef OSU Agriculture OSU Ag Research

Free environmental law enforcement training set in Tulsa

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Free environmental law enforcement training to take place in Tulsa on Aug. 16.