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OSU student research expands this summer to new rural communities

Wed, May 07, 2025

Rural Scholars participate in a 10-week paid internship to study rural issues, participate in service projects and support community initiatives.

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Home alone for the summer: Is your child ready?

Tue, May 06, 2025

School-age children staying home during the summer need to have rules established to ensure safety.

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“Oklahoma Gardening” challenge will benefit communities

Mon, May 05, 2025

Gardeners are encouraged to plant an extra row of produce in the garden and donate the food to a local food pantry.

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OSU Extension offers tips to make gardening easier for those with mobility challenges

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

Certain strategies can make gardening easier for older people and those with disabilities.

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Youth invited to participate in ‘Oklahoma Gardening’ contest

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

"Oklahoma Gardening" is hosting a friendly gardening contest for students ages 12-18.

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OSU Extension showcases spring 2025 success stories from across Oklahoma

Fri, Apr 25, 2025

County educators and specialists are serving communities and making a difference in the lives of Oklahomans.

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OSU researchers seeking environmental solutions through cover cropping

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

OSU researchers are studying using legume cover crops in the summer to fix nitrogen in the soil to minimize the amount of fertilizer producers need to put down for planting wheat in the fall. They are using chambers to capture and measure carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide emissions in wheat fields.

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Rooted in tradition, driven by service: OHCE Week brings communities to life

Mon, Apr 21, 2025

The Oklahoma Home and Community Education organization involves 3,000 members statewide and strengthens communities through service and lifelong learning.

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Study: Which foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Fri, Apr 18, 2025

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture contributes to a research study on how taking a GLP-1 medication can reduce the intake of certain types of foods.

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Open communication is key to planning with aging parents

Wed, Apr 16, 2025

Parents and adult children need to have an open line of communication regarding the parents' plan for their assets.

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OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture launches new ornamental plant app

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

The Plant-It OK app will be downloadable for iOS and Android devices through the app store and from the OSU Extension website.

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Oklahoma 4-H empowers youth at first Rising Leaders Conference

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

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