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Tiny Insect, Big Problem: OSU faculty continue monitoring the Corn Leafhopper in Oklahoma through Research and Extension

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Cornfields across Oklahoma are under close observation as the corn leafhopper makes its tiny but mighty presence known. While only the size of a grain of rice, this invasive insect is causing big problems for corn producers statewide.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchDepartment of Agricultural Education Communications and LeadershipCowboy JournalMagazine
Sam Fuhlendorf awarded the OSU Eminent Faculty Award

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Sam Fuhlendorf, Regents professor and Groendyke Chair in wildlife conservation in the Oklahoma State University Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management, received the Eminent Faculty Award. The award is given each year to a faculty member who has made sustained contributions to scholarly/creative activity, teaching and service, bringing honor and recognition to the university.

OSU AgricultureOSU Extension
OSU Agriculture focuses on animal agriculture through Animal Excellence Initiative

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University is building on its long-standing tradition of leadership in animal agriculture with the launch of the OSU Agriculture Animal Excellence initiative, a comprehensive effort to elevate teaching, research and Extension programs that impact animal health.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureDepartment of Animal and Food SciencesOSU Ag ResearchFerguson College of AgricultureBeef Center of ExcellenceAnimal ExcellenceAnimal Teaching and Research UnitsOklahoma Pork Council
An inside look at the volatile cattle markets and the slow process of rebuilding

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

Beef prices have continued to rise due to several factors. As producers try to rebuild their herds, how are they handling the volatility?

OSU AgricultureOSU Extensionbeef cattle
Mitigate 'Dirty Dozen' dangers on your rangeland

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Are you being a good neighbor? It’s a question Dr. Karen Hickman, a professor of natural resource ecology and management and director of the environmental science program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, poses while discussing invasive plant species in Oklahoma.

OSU ExtensionNatural Resource Ecology and ManagementDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementOSU Agriculturerangeland
Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick

Wed, Dec 03, 2025

According to research by OSU agricultural scientists, eastern recedar appears to have become a haven for the lone star tick, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment.

Department of Entomology and Plant PathologyOSU ExtensionDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementOSU Ag ResearchOSU Agriculture
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program evaluates benefits of exercise for agricultural workers

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

The College of Education and Human Sciences’ Dr. Bree Baker and her team of experts have put a spin on the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise program, studying a long overlooked subset of agricultural workers.

AgricultureCollege of Education and Human SciencesResearchSocial FoundationsOSU ExtensionKinesiology Applied Health and Recreation
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