Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Jan 28, 2026

Yanqi Wu, a professor in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, was named a Crop Science Society of America Fellow. The award recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievements.

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Whitacre’s rural development work earns him Land-Grant Award for Excellence

Jan 28, 2026

Brian Whitacre, OSU Extension specialist for rural economic development, received the Land-Grant Award for Excellence for his research, teaching and outreach efforts.

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Preparing now saves time and reduces stress when filing taxes

Jan 23, 2026

Gathering tax documents now will save time and stress when tax deadlines approach.

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Crosswhite wins USDA Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences

Jan 22, 2026

Mellissa Crosswhite was named a national recipient of the United States Department of Agriculture's Excellence in College and University Teaching Award for Food and Agricultural Sciences.

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Students lead the way in protecting Theta Pond through hands-on water research

Jan 20, 2026

This year, a team of environmental science students from the Ferguson College of Agriculture is studying the pond's water quality, applying advanced sampling techniques and gaining experience with real environmental challenges.

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FAPC announces major modernization to support Oklahoma’s growing food industry

Jan 15, 2026

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is launching a $6 million modernization effort to help Oklahoma's food processors.

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Cox honored for turning research into reality for Oklahoma families

Jan 13, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Ron Cox was honored recently with two national awards.

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Planting Solutions: OSU programs collaborate against food insecurity

Jan 12, 2026

As a land-grant institution, OSU has a leading focus area of "Innovating to Nourish Our World." The Greenhouse Learning Center does just that by partnering with Pete's Pantry, the on-campus food pantry, to produce lettuce.

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Rogers County’s Donna Patterson receives OSU Extension Distinguished Educator award

Jan 8, 2026

Donna Patterson, county Extension director and agriculture educator in Rogers County, received the Distinguished Educator Award at the OSU Extension Biennial Conference in Stillwater.

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OSU Extension strengthens families, youth and tribal traditions

Dec 22, 2025

This fall, Oklahoma State University Extension educators continued to strengthen families, inspire youth and build resilient, connected communities.

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Beyond the Feed Bunk: OSU researchers redefine how producers understand cattle stress

Dec 19, 2025

Beyond the feed bunk, there is more to raising healthy, productive cattle than balanced rations and steady growth.

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Innovation In Action: Technology is changing the way OSU Extension information is shared

Dec 19, 2025

From an app all about plants, to an agronomy podcast, to a wheat text group, OSU Extension is using innovative technology to translate scientific information and make it more accessible for producers and the public.

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Beef Without Borders: Growing partnership between Oklahoma and Florida strengthens beef in the southern region

Dec 19, 2025

In April 2023, the shared legacy in cattle production came full circle as a group of Oklahoma producers and Extension specialists visited Florida to tour several cow-calf operations, hear from local producers, and learn about Florida's beef industry.

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