Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Food Product Innovation Competition open to college students across Oklahoma

Aug 24, 2018

Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is challenging college students to share their creative and innovative ideas for new food and beverage products in November for a chance to compete in a product

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Forage analysis on hay to be fed this winter a sound management tool

Aug 23, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension recommendations to help livestock producers have sufficient feed supplies on hand for their animals this fall and winter.

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Extension providing help and hope through poverty simulation

Aug 23, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension and the Salvation Army partnered recently to lead a poverty simulation to give participants a chance to experience living on the poverty line.

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Climatic conditions make assessing Oklahoma forage conditions difficult

Aug 22, 2018

It's been a strange year for Oklahoma weather, with variable conditions making forage assessment more of a challenge.

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Recent rains suggest it’s time to check for fall armyworms

Aug 21, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension recommends crop producers scout for the presence of armyworms early and often this fall.

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Key dates coming up this fall for cotton producers

Aug 20, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension news release recommending state cotton producers take advantage of ARC-PLC safety net provisions through FSA.

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Stage of sorghum crop mandates need to scout for headworms

Aug 17, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension recommends Oklahoma sorghum producers scout for headworms to maximize their operational profitability.

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Key dates coming up this fall for cotton producers

Aug 17, 2018

Oklahoma cotton producers should be contacting their local FSA office to take advantage of USDA crop opportunities.

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Set protocols now in preparation for assisting a cow or heifer in labor

Aug 17, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension recommendations for fall-calving herd management: When to assist with labor.

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FAPC offers back-to-school food safety tips

Aug 17, 2018

A new school year is here and that means parents and caregivers may be concerned about whether or not children are eating the food packed in their lunch boxes. The more important concern, though, is whether the food is safe to eat. Oklahoma State

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Oklahoma 4-H Foundation creates ripple effect for club members

Aug 16, 2018

The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation plays an important role in the development of 4-H members across the state.

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Oklahoma sorghum growers should be scouting for sugarcane aphids

Aug 14, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension recommendation for Oklahoma sorghum growers relative to sugarcane aphid control.

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Conditions favorable for cattle backgrounding and stocker operations this fall

Aug 14, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension details the favorable conditions for state cattle producers relative to backgrounding and stocker operations this fall.