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OSU laboratory turns samples into decisions

Jul 31, 2026

Oklahoma State University’s Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory tests soil and water for Oklahoma residents and farmers to help aide soil and water quality.

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OSU Extension celebrates service at Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism

Jul 30, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension educators and volunteers from across Oklahoma attended the inaugural Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism, held June 26-27.

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What’s all the buzz? The importance of a pollinator-friendly landscape

Jul 29, 2026

Monarch butterflies are great pollinators for gardens. Here are tips for gardeners that will help provide food and shelter for monarchs as they migrate in the spring and fall.

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Gronwald named Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Jul 28, 2026

Rachel Gronwald, of Pittsburg County, was named the Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer of the Year during the Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism at Oklahoma State University

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Tulloh honored for a lifetime of service to Oklahoma 4-H

Jul 28, 2026

Denise Tulloh, of Cotton County, was named the Oklahoma 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year during the Oklahoma Conference on Volunteerism at Oklahoma State University.

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Wheat producers benefit from OSU Wheat Variety Trials

Jul 21, 2026

As a producer and salesman, Fred Schmedt from Altus, Oklahoma, benefits from the OSU Wheat Variety trials. He has been following the wheat harvest results from the Altus plot since the 1980s

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OSU Extension concludes Oklahoma Quality Beef Network certification program

Jul 20, 2026

After 25 years, Oklahoma State University Extension is announcing the conclusion of the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network.

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Free training offered to help communities combat illegal dumping

Jul 15, 2026

In an effort to help communities address illegal roadside dumping and other environmental crimes, Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful to host an Oklahoma

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OSU’s turfgrass program hits global stage for FIFA World Cup Final

Jul 13, 2026

The World Cup Final will be played on Tahoma 31, a warm-season bermudagrass developed by OSU Agriculture researchers that has become the industry standard for sports complexes worldwide.

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Cooking for one or two: Strategies for healthy meals and less waste

Jul 8, 2026

Cooking for one or two doesn’t have to mean endless leftovers, oversized portions or wasted food. With some creative planning and a few simple strategies, consumers can prepare healthy, flavorful meals that save time, stretch food dollars and

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Mafi honored by the American Meat Science Association

Jul 6, 2026

Gretchen Mafi, professor and the Ralph and Leila Boulware Endowed Chair in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, recently received two honors from the American Meat Science Association for her leadership in student

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How an OSU laboratory is helping Oklahoma fight insect pests and plant diseases

Jul 2, 2026

OSU’s Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Lab, located inside the Noble Research Center, focuses on identifying pests and pathogens and working with producers to develop solutions.

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OSU Agriculture names 2026 Champion

Jul 1, 2026

Oklahoma State University will honor an individual this fall who has demonstrated a commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources.

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