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Students, faculty and alumni honored at 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards banquet

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

On March 26, the Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture presented scholarships to more than 150 continuing students at the annual Scholarships and Awards Banquet.

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Kennedy named 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Outstanding Senior

Fri, Mar 27, 2026

Tatumn Kennedy of Meeker, Colorado, was recently named the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture 2026 Louis and Betty Gardner Outstanding Senior, the highest honor given to a senior in the Ferguson College.

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Oklahoma Grazing School valuable for new and experienced producers

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

While sustainable grazing practices are beneficial to producers, many lack access to practical, research-based, regional-specific training. That’s a problem Oklahoma State University Extension is helping to solve with the inaugural Oklahoma

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Chronic wasting disease is in Oklahoma; OSU Extension tells you what you need to know

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

In February, a harvested deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Cimmaron County. This became the fourth deer in as many years to test positive for the disease in Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host second Get Well-Informed free water testing day

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

The Oklahoma Well Owner Network program offered through Oklahoma State University Extension and OSU’s Oklahoma Water Resources Center will host a “Get Well-Informed” free well water testing event for residents in 14 counties across southeast

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OSU-developed purple wheat variety brings new health benefits to wheat products

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn’t just have the standard resistance to leaf and stripe rust and high baking quality. It also contains anthocyanins, the same food pigments

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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize healthy eating patterns to support long-term health

Mon, Mar 9, 2026

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980. The latest guidelines continue to provide the public with research-based information to help people of all ages make healthier food and beverage choices.

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Ferguson College doctoral student creating innovative crop production solutions

Fri, Mar 6, 2026

Nearly 8,000 miles away from his home state of Punjab, India, fourth-generation farmer Harsanjam Singh is leaving his mark through research in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture. Formerly a master's student and now a

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OSU Ph.D. student advances precision agriculture through global fellowship

Thu, Mar 5, 2026

When Aicha Biaou left her home in Togo, West Africa, to pursue her Ph.D. in plant and soil science at Oklahoma State University, she carried a vision for the future of farming. Today, her research in precision agriculture is helping bridge the gap

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OSU launches online beginning watercolor course

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Qing Luo, associate professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is offering a three-week beginning watercolor course in which participants will learn from home.

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Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Ahead of wildfire season, OSU Extension specialists offer tips to keep livestock safe during and after wildfires.

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Environmental law enforcement is the focus of a free training opportunity

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with other agencies to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training on March 12 in Oklahoma City.

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