Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

4-H Music Corps members expand on their talents

Wed, Nov 7, 2018

Members of the 4-H Music Corps spend time honing their skills at music camps in Georgia and Oklahoma.

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OSU researchers show it is possible to eat meat and remain ecofriendly

Tue, Nov 6, 2018

Recently published research by OSU agricultural economics experts showed an average household willing to spend just $20 annually on carbon offsets can achieve a carbon footprint similar to a vegetarian and continue eating conventionally raised beef.

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Keep your pets safe during winter weather

Thu, Nov 1, 2018

With the onset of winter weather, take precautions to ensure the safety of your pets.

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Chute-side vaccine cooler a useful tool for cattle producers

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

Studies show respiratory disease in cattle – also known as BRD, shipping fever or pneumonia – may cost the U.S. cattle industry more than $2 billion annually.

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Fall home maintenance must-dos

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

Use fall Daylight Saving Time as a reminder to do routine, but important home maintenance activities.

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National Diabetes Month spotlights gestational diabetes

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

November is National Diabetes Month, marking an important opportunity to bring attention to this chronic condition and the ways it impacts people's health and quality of life. Type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes are common forms of the disease.

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Agritourism Field Day slated Nov. 14 in Tuttle

Tue, Oct 30, 2018

Those interested in expanding their agribusiness are invited to take part in this informational field day.

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Fueling the future

Fri, Oct 26, 2018

Unidos Se Puede is a family-based program helping Latino students do better in school and stay away from potential pitfalls such as drugs. It was developed by Ronald B. Cox, Jr., OSU associate professor and Cooperative Extension specialist.

Youth Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources OSU Agriculture Cooperative Extension DASNR College of Education and Human Sciences OSU Extension FCS Agricultural Communications Services Ferguson College of Agriculture

Living the Pete life

Fri, Oct 26, 2018

Steven Vekony and Kevin Osborn share the unique experience of bringing beloved mascot Pistol Pete to life for OSU fans. They also claim deep ties to agriculture and the university's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

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U.S. wheat prices mostly about Russia these days

Fri, Oct 26, 2018

Prices will improve, but not until export sales do, and that is dependent on when Russia runs out of wheat to sell.

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OSU-DASNR honoree Gregory Schultz employs science to save lives

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Biochemistry and molecular biology alumnus one of the greatest scientists in the last 50 years.

News Topics CASNR Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources biochemistry awards Ferguson College of Agriculture OSU Agriculture Agriculture

OSU-DASNR honors legendary Oklahoma cattle producer Frederick Drummond

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Osage County producer a towering figure in the U.S. beef industry for the last 60 years.