Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

4-H Roundup memories contest part of centennial celebration

May 27, 2021

Post your favorite State 4-H Roundup photos for a chance to win a cash prize for your county.

Agricultural Communications Services 4-H DASNR OSU Agriculture Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development

Follow research-based mosquito control recommendations

May 26, 2021

The species in Oklahoma right now typically bite during the evening hours or when disturbed in shady areas.

Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology News Tags OSU Extension mosquito home and garden Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Insects OSU Agriculture

Use recommended dehorning practices for cattle

May 25, 2021

Industry experts and veterinarians typically recommend dehorning take place as early as possible.

Cattle Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service OSU Extension beef cattle OSU Agriculture College of Veterinary Medicine dehorning News Topics Livestock Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Farmers market season renewing community spirit statewide

May 24, 2021

Farmers markets generate economic development and hometown pride in communities. After COVID-19 reduced attendance in 2020, organizers are excited to welcome back customers and vendors.

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Foliar diseases seen in Oklahoma wheat as harvest nears

May 24, 2021

Wheat growers should consult with their OSU Extension county agricultural educator to determine the feasibility of possible management options to combat foliar diseases in their crop.

Plant and Soil Sciences Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology News Topics OSU Extension Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Crops_Grains and Oilseeds__Wheat foliar diseases oklahoma

OSU Extension joins CDC in vaccine education effort

May 24, 2021

Nearly $10 million in federal funds has been committed to vaccination education efforts through Land-Grant universities and national Cooperative Extension System participants such as Oklahoma State University Extension.

News Topics COVID-19 Vaccine COVID Concerns OSU Agriculture

OSU researchers look at meat plants post-pandemic

May 21, 2021

An ongoing decline in small meat plants in Oklahoma had already led to processing wait times of about nine months pre-COVID-19. How is that market shaping up now?

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Broadband program signup to help rural communities

May 20, 2021

The COVID-19 stimulus bill included discounts for broadband service. Oklahoma State University agricultural economics professor Brian Whitacre is helping to spread the word.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service broadband News Topics Rural Development Agricultural Economics OSU Agriculture Ferguson College of Agriculture Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Proper storage of fruits and vegetables helps ensure peak flavor

May 20, 2021

Storing fruits and vegetables properly will help ensure the freshest flavor.

Agricultural Communications Services OSU Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension OSU Agriculture

Vertical gardening makes most of limited ground

May 19, 2021

Vertical gardening opens up new possibilities in the landscape.

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Oklahoma Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Resistance Study a statewide collaboration

May 19, 2021

Alfalfa weevils developing resistance to a given pyrethroid runs the risk of developing cross-resistance to all mode-of-action group three insecticides.

insect control News Topics alfalfa OSU Extension alfalfa weevil Forage OSU Agriculture Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Crops Ag Research

OSU sends five to College National Finals Rodeo

May 18, 2021

Oklahoma State University's Rodeo Team has overcome the difficulties of training and competing in a pandemic to qualify five students for the College National Finals Rodeo in June. Those who made the cut comprise the largest OSU contingent in

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Keep watch on obese horses eating green forage

May 18, 2021

Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have developed equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), a condition similar to Type II Diabetes in people.

OSU Extension Animal and Food Sciences Horses News Topics Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Horse Forage OSU Agriculture

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