Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Masonic Charity Foundation sponsors 4-H Youth Leadership Summit with $25,000 donation

Tue, Jul 19, 2022

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma (MCFOK) contributed $25,000 to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation to sponsor the Oklahoma 4-H Innovate Youth Leadership Summit.

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Protect horses by scouting alfalfa for blister beetles

Tue, Jul 19, 2022

OSU Extension specialists discuss how blister beetles are harmful to horses and what can be done to prevent them.

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OSU scientists revolutionizing legume genetic research

Mon, Jul 18, 2022

Three scientists from the Oklahoma State University Institute for Agricultural Biosciences are helping solve the problem of world hunger by improving nitrogen fixation and drought resistance in plants.

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Glance-N-Go app the best tool for aphid infestation

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The best way to combat aphids is to use the Glance-N-Go smart phone app that was developed by OSU scientists several years ago to help producers determine if a grain sorghum field needs to be treated with insecticide from an infestation of aphids.

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OSU New Frontiers campaign reaches fundraising milestone

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

Oklahoma State University officials announced that OSU surpassed the $50 million fundraising goal for the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall with the generosity of more than 600 donors. The milestone comes two and a half years after publicly launching the campaign, which will help build a state-of-the-art teaching, research and Extension facility for OSU Agriculture.

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Wheat harvest recap: the drought was ugly and a few other takeaways

Tue, Jul 12, 2022

OSU Extension specialists discuss how drought affected the 2022 Oklahoma wheat harvest.

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4-H’ers learn about government, history in Washington, D.C.

Mon, Jul 11, 2022

Oklahoma and Kansas 4-H'ers take part in 2022 Citizenship Washington Focus trip.

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OSU virtual fencing research advancing with $1.4 million USDA grant

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Oklahoma State University researchers are taking their research on virtual fencing technology to the next level this fall thanks to a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Federal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households

Wed, Jul 06, 2022

The Affordable Connectivity Program can help Oklahomans receive a discount on their high-speed internet, but few residents have taken advantage of the opportunity. OSU Extension specialist Brian Whitacre explains why Oklahomans should apply for the federal program.

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Oklahoma State University announces spring 2022 graduates

Fri, Jul 01, 2022

Oklahoma State University awarded degrees to 4,084 students this past spring, including 2,465 Oklahomans, according to the Office of the Registrar.

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McTague named State 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Jayme McTague was named the 2022 State 4-H Volunteer of the Year.

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Carpenter named State 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Rayanne Carpenter of McClain County was named the 2022 State 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.