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Mitigate 'Dirty Dozen' dangers on your rangeland

Dec 4, 2025

Are you being a good neighbor? It's a question Dr. Karen Hickman, a professor of natural resource ecology and management and director of the environmental science program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, poses while

OSU ExtensionNatural Resource Ecology and ManagementDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementOSU Agriculturerangeland
Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick

Dec 3, 2025

According to research by OSU agricultural scientists, eastern recedar appears to have become a haven for the lone star tick, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment.

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Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program evaluates benefits of exercise for agricultural workers

Dec 1, 2025

The College of Education and Human Sciences' Dr. Bree Baker and her team of experts have put a spin on the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise program, studying a long overlooked subset of agricultural workers.

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‘Tis the season: Tips for keeping your home safe during the holiday season, courtesy of OSU Extension

Nov 17, 2025

As the holiday season approaches — and with it colder weather, extravagantly decorated houses and packed kitchens — Oklahoma State University Extension offers up tips to keep your house standing over the winter months.

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OSU assists in the search for sustainable irrigation solutions

Nov 13, 2025

Through grant funding from the USDA Agriculture & Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SatRAP) Program, a transdisciplinary, five-year project kicked off this year, aiming to develop water-smart production systems.

Oklahoma Water Resources CenterDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsOSU AgricultureDepartment of SociologyDepartment of Biosystems and Agricultural EngineeringOSU Ag ResearchOSU ExtensionDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences
SNAP delay puts bigger strain on Oklahoma food pantries

Nov 13, 2025

With SNAP benefits delayed, more families are depending on food pantries. Some food pantries may need a boost in order to be able to meet food needs for the holiday season.

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Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production

Nov 12, 2025

Oklahoma State University scientists are studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production using several types of crops, from peppers and watermelon to turfgrass and flowers.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchOSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Free pesticide disposal events set for Pond Creek and Clinton

Nov 3, 2025

Oklahoma State University's Pesticide Education Program is partnering with other agencies to host two unwanted pesticide disposal days in Pond Creek and Clinton.

pesticidesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyAgricultureenvironmentOSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionConsumer Safety
OSU collaborates with national group to increase fiber in wheat

Oct 31, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team is working to increase fiber in wheat in collaboration with wheat researchers across the nation.

OSU Ag ResearchwheatDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences#OrangeIsTheAnswerOSU Wheat Improvement TeamOSU Agriculture
OSU Extension leaning into simulation programs to teach financial skills

Oct 29, 2025

With inflation rising and individuals hunting for ways to save, OSU Extension is working to improve financial literacy and skills across the state. But the commitment goes beyond lectures and classes.

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