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Bluemuda turfgrass research explores water savings and year-round green sports fields

Researchers at Oklahoma State University and Mississippi State University are evaluating bluemuda turfgrass, a bermudagrass and Kentucky bluegrass system designed to improve year-round turf quality, reduce irrigation needs and lower athletic field
Bluemuda turfgrass research explores water savings and year-round green sports fields
Ferguson College of Agriculture adds Agricultural Systems Technology major

Wed, Jul 7, 2021

Oklahoma State University's Ferguson College of Agriculture recently added the Agricultural Systems Technology major to its undergraduate degree offerings.

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Farm finance and budgeting resources available

Tue, Jul 6, 2021

The economic turmoil in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of small agricultural business operators asking hard questions about managing finances. Farm business margins have always been tight, and now there are a lot of things in flux,

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Sticking to the basics: FAPC hosts food labeling training

Fri, Jul 2, 2021

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center hosted a food labeling workshop for small businesses.

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OSU Vice President selected to serve on IFDC board of directors

Fri, Jul 2, 2021

Thomas G. Coon, vice president of OSU Agricultural Programs and dean of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, has been selected to serve on the board of directors for the International Fertilizer Development Center.

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Summer fruit festivals return in support of rural communities

Fri, Jul 2, 2021

Annual festivals that unite communities and generate sales tax revenue, such as the Porter Peach Festival and the McLoud Blackberry Festival, are back in full force this summer.

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OSU dairy research improves production for industry

Thu, Jul 1, 2021

Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences researchers Andrew Foote and Leon Spicer will be presenting research related to dairy cow nutrition at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) conference this summer.

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Stubbs named 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year

Wed, Jun 30, 2021

Lily Stubbs, 4-H volunteer in Cleveland County, has been named the 2021 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.

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Sun grant supports biofuel research of sweetgum trees

Wed, Jun 30, 2021

Oklahoma State University ag researchers have received Sun Grant funding to study hybrid sweetgum trees as a potential feedstock for biobased industries.

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