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OSU turf team drives decades of innovation

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

The Oklahoma State University turfgrass team has been continuing to improve the quality of turfgrass varieties for more than 40 years.

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OSU alumnus Crutchmer inspires graduates with lessons of strength and resilience

Sat, Dec 14, 2024

On Saturday, the 2001 OSU graduate, Josh Crutchmer, returned to his roots with what he calls the greatest honor of his life: delivering the keynote address at OSUs 149th commencement — where he joins the ranks of presidents, military leaders and state dignitaries.

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OSU announces 2024 university award winners

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University Provost Jeanette Mendez — alongside Vice Provost Dr. Chris Francisco — acknowledged the accomplishments of faculty, staff and administrators in 2024 during the University Awards Convocation held Thursday at the Student Union Ballroom.

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Building friendship: Agricultural engineers work together to serve the future of OSU Agriculture

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

When presented with a job opportunity to move his family from Booneville, Arkansas, to Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 2012, Randy Raper called lifelong friend, Raymond Huhnke, for some advice on the new position.

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Wildlife meets wellness: Students explore One Health approach in Namibia

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

As the sun falls over the Namibian sky, the horizon is painted with an array of colors. Various animals meander around a small watering hole as 14 Ferguson College of Agriculture students observe from afar.

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Where success grows: Hilst family donates to Center for Student Success

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Ferguson College of Agriculture students now have an ideal space in Agricultural Hall tailored to their needs. Thanks to the financial support of Lynn and Jeff Hilst, students have a designated space to connect, study, seek assistance, and engage in a variety of activities.

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Where innovation meets opportunity: Oklahoma Legislature funds FAPC production equipment upgrades

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

In 1997, the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University opened its doors as a first-of-its-kind economic development model.

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What's hopping in Oklahoma: Doctoral student combines passion for craft beverages with hops research

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

With little knowledge of the agricultural industry, Katie Stenmark moved from a small town in North Carolina to Stillwater, Oklahoma. Now, she is opening doors by researching hops as an emerging crop.

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Teaching the teachers: Two generations dedicate their lives to agricultural education

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

In southwest Oklahoma on a dryland cotton farm near Mountain View, the Terry family’s legacy began. Brothers Bob, Jay and Phil Terry, grew up in production agriculture and joined FFA in high school.

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Symbol of Service: Celebrating the land-grant mission to feed the world

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year began, the new Agricultural Hall opened. Faculty in the college were committed to celebrating the opening of the building in a meaningful way.

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A symbiotic story: OSU Regents Professor shares her grassland research

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Gail Wilson grew up with an innate curiosity for science. Studying the charismatic animals of the world sparked her science interest, she said, but she found her passion in the unseen and dimly perceived sector of grassland fungi.

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Roots of opportunity: One man's legacy helps fuel advancements in agronomy at OSU

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

When Hartwill “Bill” Pass left the cotton fields of southcentral Oklahoma, he changed the destiny of his family.

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