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Setting the standard: Ferguson College of Agriculture recognizes 2025 Outstanding Senior

May 21, 2025

This year, Jared Stone stands out among his peers as he leaves his final mark on OSU and the Ferguson College of Agriculture.

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Into the Storm: Alumna creates foundation to serve cancer warriors

May 21, 2025

Going through life, achieving every dream she ever worked for, Brooke Taylor devoted the early part of adulthood to her career. Then, on July 22, 2019, Taylor's world shifted.

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Red Dirt meets Desert Sands: OSU students explore Morocco's ancient agricultural practices

May 21, 2025

W ith the golden sands of the Sahara, the bustling markets of ancient medinas, and the rolling olive groves of the countryside, Morocco is a land where history and agriculture intertwine.

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Sharp minds, sharp blades: OSU students combine tradition and innovation

May 21, 2025

In agriculture, tradition and innovation are words not often heard together. But, Oklahoma State University students Landon Sechrist, agribusiness senior, and James Perdue, aerospace administration and operations senior, set out to change that.

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Crawling threat: Asian longhorned tick threatens Oklahoma livestock

May 21, 2025

The Asian longhorned tick, once confined to distant regions, is crawling into the state, sounding alarms for livestock producers, said Jonathan Cammack, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for livestock entomology and parasitology and

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Years of Light: Dean's Dialogue commemorates anniversary of Oklahoma City Bombing

May 21, 2025

The morning of April 19, 1995, began like any other until it did not. In an instant, downtown Oklahoma City was forever changed.

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Raising the bar: Assistant professor helps expand environmental science curriculum

May 21, 2025

Growing up in Norman, Oklahoma, Julie LaBar never imagined she would find herself in Stillwater, shaping the next generation of environmental scientists. However, as an assistant professor for Oklahoma State University's environmental science program

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Opening global doors: AGEC alumnus provides study-abroad opportunities for Ferguson students

May 21, 2025

While growing up on a small farm in Pocasset, Oklahoma, Bill Armstrong had no clear idea what was ahead of him. But after graduating from Oklahoma State University, new opportunities began to emerge.

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Meating demands: USDA-funded training boosts skills and efficiency

May 21, 2025

When the Oklahoma meat processing industry faced the challenge of finding qualified workers, Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center team sought a way to help.

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Partnering with passion: OSU Swine Unit assists with annual Oklahoma Pork Partners Derby

May 21, 2025

The annual Oklahoma Pork Partners Derby allows Oklahoma youth the opportunity to exhibit swine, obtain experience with animal care, and explore career opportunities in the pork industry, said Kylee Deniz, executive director of the Oklahoma Pork

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From the ground up: Oklahoma Gardening celebrates 50 years of blooming success

May 21, 2025

As "Oklahoma Gardening" celebrates its 50th season, the program will take viewers back to its roots to explore the history of gardening in Oklahoma and the timeless tips and tricks from hosts throughout the years.

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Farm strong and rugby tough: OSU women's rugby team competes with grit

May 21, 2025

Oklahoma State University is home to a women's rugby team as well as a men's rugby team. The women's program was established in 2016 but was disbanded in 2019.

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Bravo! Bravo! OSU Agriculture IT team earns inaugural Bravo award for pioneering technology

May 21, 2025

In December 2024, the OSU Agriculture Information Technology Team received the inaugural Bravo Award for their preparation and ability to execute the technology plans for the new Agricultural Hall, a key facility to research and education.

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