Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Robby Branscum receives Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Achievement Award

May 1, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture Alumni Society Board recently recognized Robby Branscum with the Early Career Achievement Award.

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OSU Extension offers tips to make gardening easier for those with mobility challenges

Apr 30, 2025

Certain strategies can make gardening easier for older people and those with disabilities.

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New OSU Orange Blossom CL+ wheat variety brings a strong resistance package to Oklahoma fields

Apr 28, 2025

Oklahoma State University Agriculture will launch Orange Blossom CL+ this summer, a new wheat variety with high yield potential, strong tolerance to leaf rust, stripe rust and spring freezes, and good milling quality.

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18 scholarships awarded at Women for OSU Symposium

Apr 28, 2025

Women for OSU awarded a record 18 scholarships to Oklahoma State University students on Thursday at its annual symposium, which was presented by Bank of Oklahoma.

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OSU Extension showcases spring 2025 success stories from across Oklahoma

Apr 25, 2025

County educators and specialists are serving communities and making a difference in the lives of Oklahomans.

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Youth invited to participate in ‘Oklahoma Gardening’ contest

Apr 25, 2025

"Oklahoma Gardening" is hosting a friendly gardening contest for students ages 12-18.

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OSU researchers seeking environmental solutions through cover cropping

Apr 24, 2025

OSU researchers are studying using legume cover crops in the summer to fix nitrogen in the soil to minimize the amount of fertilizer producers need to put down for planting wheat in the fall. They are using chambers to capture and measure carbon

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Rooted in tradition, driven by service: OHCE Week brings communities to life

Apr 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Home and Community Education organization involves 3,000 members statewide and strengthens communities through service and lifelong learning.

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OSU recognizes students during inaugural Ideal Graduate Celebration

Apr 21, 2025

Oklahoma State University recognized students, faculty and staff committed to a student-focused initiative during the inaugural Ideal Graduate Celebration on Thursday in the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

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Study: Which foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Apr 18, 2025

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture contributes to a research study on how taking a GLP-1 medication can reduce the intake of certain types of foods.

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Open communication is key to planning with aging parents

Apr 16, 2025

Parents and adult children need to have an open line of communication regarding the parents' plan for their assets.

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OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture launches new ornamental plant app

Apr 14, 2025

The Plant-It OK app will be downloadable for iOS and Android devices through the app store and from the OSU Extension website.

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From scraps to soil: OSU Student Farm transforms campus waste into compost

Apr 9, 2025

Food scraps from the OSU Student Union and campus dining halls will be turned into compost.