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OSU Extension launches new beginning farmers and ranchers series with Nov. 14 garlic workshop

Fri, Nov 08, 2024

Oklahoma State University recently has received a $719,000 United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to help new farmers and ranchers get their start in Oklahoma. The first workshop for OSU’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program is the Beginning Farmer Garlic Workshop on Nov. 14, based on a research project started in 2023 to evaluate how 10 garlic varieties grow in the Oklahoma climate.

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Sleepless in Oklahoma: lack of sleep takes a toll on teens

Tue, Nov 05, 2024

Teenagers are busy and sometimes they sacrifice sleep in order to get everything done. However, a lack of sleep can affect not only their academic performance but also their health.

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Less sugar, more exercise can reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Increasing exercises and decreasing sugar intake can help prevent type 2 diabetes.

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OSU Extension breaks ground on new Tulsa County site

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

The Tulsa County Extension office will relocate to downtown Tulsa. Construction on the new facility will begin in 2025.

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Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Many areas of Oklahoma are currently in drought, affecting cattle and crop operations.

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Moss named director of OSU Student Farm

Fri, Oct 25, 2024

The OSU Student Farm is a five-acre vegetable operation in Stillwater that supplies fresh produce to the OSU Pete's Pantry and Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center in Payne County.

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Winter hydration is important for good health

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

Staying hydrated in the winter is as important as it is in the summer.

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OSU Agriculture celebrates distinguished alumni and champions for 2024

Mon, Oct 14, 2024

Oklahoma State University honored an exceptional group of individuals who have brought distinction to the Ferguson College of Agriculture and demonstrated a continuous commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources.

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Put food on the table without breaking the bank

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Oklahoma State University gives consumers tips on making their food dollars go as far as possible..

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OSU Agriculture to host new Livestock & Range Field Day for cattle producers

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

A new field day on Oct. 17 is geared towards cattle producers and will be held at several research stations in the Stillwater area. Topics will include beef production, cattle and forage management, parasite control and production economics

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Pecans are the pick of the season

Wed, Oct 09, 2024

As pecan harvest begins, OSU Extension explores the history, entrepreneurship and economic value of Oklahoma's native pecan industry.

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OSU Agriculture dedicates new Agricultural Hall

Tue, Oct 08, 2024

More than 300 Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture faculty, staff, alumni and friends gathered to dedicate and celebrate the opening of Agricultural Hall, the new home for OSU Agriculture.

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