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Women-only cattle camp empowers female ranchers

Wed, Jun 29, 2022

OSU Extension hosts its first-ever cattle camp exclusively for women, and participants discuss how the event benefits their ranching skills.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourcesOutreach and EngagementAnimal Health and Sciences

Continuing the legacy of the Logan Ranch through OSU Ag Research

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

With no children, Elizabeth Logan and her husband, George W., planned for the future of their property. In 1999, the couple decided to donate their estate, including their ranch, to the Oklahoma State University Foundation for agricultural research after their passing. Although she has carried on George W.’s legacy since his death in 2011, Logan recently made the decision to donate the property while she’s still living.

OSU AgricultureLogan RanchCollege of Veterinary MedicineOSU FoundationOSU Ag ResearchOSU Research Station

Prussic acid toxicity explained as recent drought ramps up risk

Mon, Jun 27, 2022

OSU Extension specialists discuss the fatal threat of prussic acid toxicity in livestock.

Animal Health and SciencesOSU AgricultureOSU Extension

Jumping worms are real and a threat to the garden

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

The Asian jumping worm and other non-native earthworms have negative effects on the environment.

LandscapingDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureFood Land and Natural ResourcesgardeningOSU AgricultureSoilOSU Extension

Area meat processors sharpen their skills at FAPC

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center hosted the recent Oklahoma-Texas Meat Processors Association convention.

Outreach and EngagementOSU Agriculturefood industryFood and Agricultural Products CenterAgriculturefood safety

National Safety Month highlights ag and summer hazards

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

OSU Extension highlights National Safety Month by addressing ways to practice safety on the farm and ranch.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureHuman Health and Wellness

Kids in the kitchen improves eating habits

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

Getting kids in the kitchen to help prepare healthy snacks and simple meals develops skills they will need to make good food choices throughout their lives.

Outreach and EngagementFamily and Consumer SciencesDepartment of Nutritional SciencesfoodOSU ExtensionnutritionCollege of Education and Human SciencesHuman Health and WellnessOSU Agriculturehealth

Oklahoma wheat harvest is 75% complete

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

Following a delay with heavy rains in early June, Oklahoma wheat harvest is finally well under way with 75% of the state harvested as of June 21.

OSU Ag ResearchOSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourceswheatDepartment of Plant and Soil SciencesOSU Extension

Use caution with poison hemlock, ivy and oak

Tue, Jun 21, 2022

Poison hemlock is one of the most toxic plants found in Oklahoma. Other plants of concern include poison ivy and poison oak.

plantsDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOSU ExtensionDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementOSU Agriculture

New series of free ranching webinars begins June 23

Fri, Jun 17, 2022

OSU Extension beef cattle specialists will host a series of seven webinars this summer to provide valuable information and education to Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.

Food Land and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureAnimal Health and SciencesOSU Extension

Thirsty crops still need more rain in western Oklahoma

Fri, Jun 17, 2022

Whether summer crops like cotton can be fully harvested this year in the Panhandle and southwest Oklahoma will depend on whether or not the two regions receive more rain.

OSU AgricultureFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU Extension

Watch for heat stress in livestock as temps climb

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

OSU Extension specialist Paul Beck discusses how cattle and livestock suffer from heat stress and what can be done to prevent it as summer weather arrives.

Animal Health and SciencesOSU AgricultureOSU Extension