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AMPing Up Agriculture: Ferguson College departments come together for youth microbiome research

A new Oklahoma State University program is giving Oklahoma students a front-row seat to the hidden world of microbes and microorganisms, which shape the world of agriculture.
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Fall armyworms are on the rise in Oklahoma. Here’s what you should do

Wed, Sep 24, 2025

The fall armyworm – earning its name for the way it “marches” from food source to food source – population fluctuates every year. Cooler and wetter weather patterns early in the year factor into what activity will look like in the fall, explains Ashleigh Faris, Oklahoma State University Extension’s cropping systems entomologist.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureDepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology
New OSU Orange Blossom CL+ wheat variety brings a strong resistance package to Oklahoma fields

Mon, Apr 28, 2025

Oklahoma State University Agriculture will launch Orange Blossom CL+ this summer, a new wheat variety with high yield potential, strong tolerance to leaf rust, stripe rust and spring freezes, and good milling quality.

AgronomyOSU Wheat Improvement TeamwheatOSU AgricultureDepartment of Plant and Soil SciencesOSU Ag Research#OrangeIsTheAnswerDepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology
OSU’s three new Goldwater Scholars lead state institutions

Fri, Mar 28, 2025

Three Oklahoma State University students were named 2025 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars on Friday. This prestigious national scholarship recognizes exceptional promise in natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.

Ferguson College of AgriculturemicrobiologyCollege of Arts and SciencesDepartment of MathematicsCAS researchDepartment of PsychologyBarry Goldwater ScholarshipScholarships and GrantsResearchCASDepartment of ChemistryHonors CollegeDepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Producers needed for Asian longhorned tick study

Tue, Mar 25, 2025

Oklahoma State University researchers are conducting a new study on the Asian longhorned tick and how it affects Oklahoma cattle herds. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, OSU Extension veterinarian, is partnering with the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and OSU Extension to reach Oklahoma cattle producers for research participation.

Department of Entomology and Plant PathologyOSU Ag ResearchOSU College of Veterinary MedicineOSU Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureOSU Extension
OSU Wheat Improvement Team feeds the world

Mon, Feb 17, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team has released 37 wheat varieties since 2000 with higher disease tolerance and stronger yields.

OSU AgricultureDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyOSU ExtensionDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyDepartment of Plant and Soil SciencesOSU Ag ResearchOSU Wheat Improvement Team
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