Ferguson College of Agriculture News Archive

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.

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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.

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Proper storage of fruits and vegetables helps ensure peak flavor

May 20, 2021

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

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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.

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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.

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Oklahoma 4-H addressing youth mental health

May 14, 2021

The Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program is addressing mental health needs in youth.

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2021 drought outlook calls for smart irrigation strategy

May 13, 2021

OSU Extension water resource specialists discuss how producers should prepare for the upcoming irrigation season as the threat of drought lingers.

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Oklahoma farmers need to assess the nitrogen needs of their crops

May 13, 2021

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recommend for either pre-emergence or in-season applications.