Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

Oklahoma strawberry growers optimistic for 2021 harvest

Wed, May 5, 2021

Food festivals, farmers markets and other events that showcase Oklahoma produce are returning to the calendar, including the Adair County Strawberry Festival.

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OSU Extension helps launch community grocery store

Wed, May 5, 2021

A new community grocery store is bringing healthy produce to a food desert in northeast Oklahoma City, in a private-public partnership supported by Oklahoma State University Extension agricultural expertise.

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Know your quality grades to get the most out of steak season

Tue, May 4, 2021

More than 98% of American households purchased meat in 2020, and 43% of Americans now buy more meat than before the pandemic.

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Storm cleanup requires chainsaw caution, safety

Mon, May 3, 2021

Be cautious when using a chainsaw during storm cleanup.

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Be wary of fraudulent repair companies following a storm

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

Storm season brings out unscrupulous repair companies looking to make a fast buck.

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The initiative helping to rebuild rural towns

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

As America's urban centers have experienced exponential growth, rural towns around the United States have received the toll of that expansion: smaller municipal budgets, dilapidated buildings, and a lack of new businesses.

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Does a ‘best-by’ date mean a ‘goodbye’ deadline for food?

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Best-by dates on food packaging doesn't indicate the safety of the product.

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Know the basics of assessing structural damage after extreme weather

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Document the condition of the property with photos or video and report any damage to the insurance company.

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NIFA grant research targets noxious rescuegrass weed

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

A grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund efforts to study treatment methods for the infestation of rescuegrass in wheat.