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Oklahoma State Rodeo Team sends two to 2026 CNFR

The Oklahoma State University Rodeo Team will be represented among the nation’s top collegiate rodeo athletes as Morgan Merrill and Jada Trosper prepare to compete at the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming.
Oklahoma State Rodeo Team sends two to 2026 CNFR
Child tax credit payment plan begins

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

Oklahoma State University experts are urging families to take careful consideration before taking advantage of changes to the IRS Child Tax Credit, which gives families access to advance payments.

News TopicsOSU ExtensionAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU AgricultureChild Tax Credit
Practice food safety to enjoy outdoor, summer cuisine

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

Ravi Jadeja, a food safety specialist at Oklahoma State University, offers tips for preventing foodborne illnesses during the warm, summer months.

food safetyOSU ExtensionRobert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products CenterRavi JadejaOSU Agriculture
OSU, USGS team up to study how wind turbines affect raptor populations

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Scott Loss, an avian ecology specialist at OSU, collaborated with the U.S. Geological Survey to study how colliding with wind turbines could reduce the population of some raptor species.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureraptorsDASNRDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology Managementwind turbinesOSU Ag ResearchScott Loss
Graduate student first to use aquaponics with grafted plants

Wed, Jul 14, 2021

Oklahoma State University graduate student Che Deer in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is growing grafted plants in outdoor, greenhouse and indoor residential environments to determine how well grafted plants thrive in

OSU AgricultureDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOSU Ag Research
Peak hour programs pass savings to customers

Mon, Jul 12, 2021

Peak hour incentive programs offered by electric utilities provide potential savings to customers while shifting usage away from the peak hours of the day.

electricityOSU AgricultureOSU Extensionpeak hour incentive programspowerenergy and powerScott Frazier
Blanching is important part of vegetable freezing process

Fri, Jul 9, 2021

An OSU consumer horticulturist explains why it is important to blanch farm fresh vegetables before storing them in the freezer.

fruits and vegetablesBarbara BrownOSU AgricultureDavid HillockOSU Extensionfood safety
Summer pond maintenance saves on costly repairs

Thu, Jul 8, 2021

Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist, recommends routine pond maintenance every summer to avoid more expensive, long-term repairs.

Oklahoma Water Resources CenterDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology ManagementOSU Agricultureland managementOSU Extensionpond maintenance