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Joshi receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Excellence in Graduate Student Advising and Mentoring Award

Jun 2, 2025

Omkar Joshi, associate professor in Oklahoma State University's Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, is the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Graduate Student Advising and Mentoring Award.

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Ferguson College alumnus protects New Mexico range in Bureau of Land Management role

May 22, 2025

Craun works to responsibly conserve thousands of acres of rangeland under contract with oil companies, local and county municipalities, Native American tribes and government agencies in New Mexico.

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Ranches and research: Extension specialist earns regional excellence award

May 21, 2025

For David Lalman, the cattle industry is not just a profession. Cattle are a lifelong passion rooted in tradition and science.

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Innovation and dedication: Ferguson alumnus provides honorable service to agricultural engineering

May 21, 2025

From small town beginnings to groundbreaking research, Michael Buser has dedicated his career to improving the field of agricultural engineering.

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Driven by values: Administrator guides OSU Agriculture's research path

May 21, 2025

Now serving as associate vice president of agricultural research for OSU Agriculture, Scott Senseman leads using his core values of strategy, integrity and empathy.

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Nuggets of success: Alumna leads in meat science product development and innovation

May 21, 2025

As a fourth-generation agriculturalist growing up on her family's row crop and livestock operation in central Illinois, Amy Down Steward was surrounded by agriculture from the start.

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Up with the pines: NREM assistant professor brings forestry experience to OSU

May 21, 2025

On the west coast of India in Gir National Park, Aalap Dixit found himself as a high school student volunteering to collect Asiatic lions' scat.

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Traces on the range: NREM postdoc uncovers Yellowstone's ecological history

May 21, 2025

John Wendt, who is a postdoctoral fellow in ecology and environmental sciences at Oklahoma State University, is pushing the boundaries of ecological research with his innovative approach to studying herbivore populations and their impact on

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Innovative water solutions: Oklahoma researchers turn dirty water into a clean opportunity

May 21, 2025

Through innovative research, Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Water Resources Center teams are working to develop methods to clean the produced water for industrial, agricultural and other uses.

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Strong as an ox: OSU Agriculture develops wheat variety for baking

May 21, 2025

The new Ox wheat variety has emerged in the wheat-growing scene and is pushing the boundaries of baking for clean labels, said Brett Carver, wheat genetics chair in the Oklahoma State University Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.

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Insects of impact: Research helps bridge gap between insects and human health

May 21, 2025

The hum of LED lights and the soft shuffle of microscope slides fill the entomology lab in the Oklahoma State University Noble Research Center. Students work intently, while Haobo Jiang moves through the room, offering guidance and sharing insights

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Superhero reality: Childhood dreams help shape a future at OSU

May 21, 2025

Aleks Schaefer knew from a young age he wanted to impact the world like a "superhero."

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Growing successful spores: Leader in mushroom production has a lasting impact

May 21, 2025

Redefining local agriculture, Virgil Jurgensmeyer used his personal experiences to create a farm-to-table success story.

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