Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Plant spring bulbs during the prime months of fall

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

Planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall allows time for the plant to establish a strong root system.

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Cooperative Extension advances reach in Southern region

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

OSU Extension and Langston University Extension are part of a national network designed to address emerging issues affecting communities.

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OSU Plant Materials conference set in Oklahoma City

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

The event, hosted by OSU Extension, will cover horticulture topics for those interested in the field.

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Pesticide disposal events set for Walters, Buffalo and Dewey

Tue, Sep 26, 2023

The OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program is hosting three unwanted pesticide disposal days in the Oklahoma communities of Walters, Buffalo and Dewey.

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OSU Extension to host Native Pecan Field Day in October

Mon, Sep 25, 2023

The upcoming field day invites landowners and pecan growers to learn the latest in Oklahoma's native pecan industry.

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Southern land-grant universities making turf fields safe

Fri, Sep 22, 2023

Oklahoma State University is one of several southern land-grant universities improving turfgrass conditions to keep athletes safer this football season.

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Oklahomans encouraged to advocate for broadband service amid first wave of ARPA funding

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

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OSU tailgate celebrates New Frontiers construction progress

Wed, Sep 20, 2023

More than 300 Oklahoma State University New Frontiers donors and Ferguson College of Agriculture faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered to celebrate Cowboy football and the construction progress of the new home for OSU Agriculture. The event

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OSU Agriculture begins new chapter with Lusk's leadership

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

Dr. Jayson Lusk is the new vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture.

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Male tarantulas on the prowl this fall season

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

Sightings of tarantulas increase in the fall because of mating season.

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Prussic acid toxicity threatens livestock in extreme weather

Wed, Sep 13, 2023

Rainfall after a flash drought has heightened the threat of prussic acid toxicity in the Johnsongrass cattle often eat.