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Ferguson College doctoral student creating innovative crop production solutions

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

Mar 6, 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

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

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

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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New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat

Feb 12, 2026

A new wheat variety is on its way to market this fall and is perhaps OSU's most widely adapted since Duster in the early 2000s.

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Grape management course blends instruction and hands-on learning for producers

Feb 10, 2026

The 2026 Grape Management course starts March 5 with monthly classes through September and will blend lectures with hands-on learning to assist producers at any level.

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OSU Agriculture names Chris Eck recipient of Whatley Award

Feb 5, 2026

Chris Eck, an associate professor in the OSU Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership, received the James A. Whatley Award for Meritorious Research in Agricultural Sciences.

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Loss named Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award recipient

Feb 4, 2026

Dr. Scott Loss, a professor in the OSU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, received the 2025 Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award for his teaching, research and Extension work.

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