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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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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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