Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Glance-N-Go app the best tool for aphid infestation

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The best way to combat aphids is to use the Glance-N-Go smart phone app that was developed by OSU scientists several years ago to help producers determine if a grain sorghum field needs to be treated with insecticide from an infestation of aphids.

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OSU New Frontiers campaign reaches fundraising milestone

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

Oklahoma State University officials announced that OSU surpassed the $50 million fundraising goal for the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall with the generosity of more than 600 donors. The milestone comes two and a half years after publicly launching

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Wheat harvest recap: the drought was ugly and a few other takeaways

Tue, Jul 12, 2022

OSU Extension specialists discuss how drought affected the 2022 Oklahoma wheat harvest.

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4-H’ers learn about government, history in Washington, D.C.

Mon, Jul 11, 2022

Oklahoma and Kansas 4-H'ers take part in 2022 Citizenship Washington Focus trip.

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OSU virtual fencing research advancing with $1.4 million USDA grant

Thu, Jul 7, 2022

Oklahoma State University researchers are taking their research on virtual fencing technology to the next level this fall thanks to a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Federal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households

Wed, Jul 6, 2022

The Affordable Connectivity Program can help Oklahomans receive a discount on their high-speed internet, but few residents have taken advantage of the opportunity. OSU Extension specialist Brian Whitacre explains why Oklahomans should apply for the

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McTague named State 4-H Volunteer of the Year

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Jayme McTague was named the 2022 State 4-H Volunteer of the Year.

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Carpenter named State 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Rayanne Carpenter of McClain County was named the 2022 State 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.

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Women-only cattle camp empowers female ranchers

Wed, Jun 29, 2022

OSU Extension hosts its first-ever cattle camp exclusively for women, and participants discuss how the event benefits their ranching skills.

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Continuing the legacy of the Logan Ranch through OSU Ag Research

Tue, Jun 28, 2022

With no children, Elizabeth Logan and her husband, George W., planned for the future of their property. In 1999, the couple decided to donate their estate, including their ranch, to the Oklahoma State University Foundation for agricultural research

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Prussic acid toxicity explained as recent drought ramps up risk

Mon, Jun 27, 2022

OSU Extension specialists discuss the fatal threat of prussic acid toxicity in livestock.

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Jumping worms are real and a threat to the garden

Fri, Jun 24, 2022

The Asian jumping worm and other non-native earthworms have negative effects on the environment.

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Area meat processors sharpen their skills at FAPC

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center hosted the recent Oklahoma-Texas Meat Processors Association convention.