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Fire by design: OSU Extension reduces local wildfire risk through prescribed burns

OSU Extension uses carefully planned prescribed burns to restore grasslands, reduce wildfire risk and better manage Oklahoma’s changing landscapes.
Fire by design: OSU Extension reduces local wildfire risk through prescribed burns
Hidden gems: Living plant wall adds splash of color to new Agricultural Hall

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

The 186-square-foot green space, tucked neatly away on the east side of the building, is truly a hidden gem for those who use the tranquil area, said Nick Ouellette, Oklahoma State University landscape design manager.

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Assisting when disaster hits home: OSU Extension's DART transforms crisis into recovery

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Calves bawl while a young cowboy works quickly to move them from the burning land. A mom stands in line for donations after a tornado destroys her home. She is usually the one donating and does not know where to begin.

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Preserving the seeds: Collection moves to new facility to preserve agriculture for future research

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Representing a space where the past, present and future of agriculture converge, the Oklahoma State University seed and grain archive will continue to make an impact for years to come as it transitions to its new home in Agricultural Hall.

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Where success grows: Hilst family donates to Center for Student Success

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Ferguson College of Agriculture students now have an ideal space in Agricultural Hall tailored to their needs. Thanks to the financial support of Lynn and Jeff Hilst, students have a designated space to connect, study, seek assistance, and engage in

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Career Connections: Career Liaisons guide students through their career journeys

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Polishing a résumé and cover letter to land that dream job can be a daunting task for students. However, inside the Lynn and Jeff Hilst Center for Student Success, also known as "the Fishbowl," students can find a Career Liaison ready to help them

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It's got to be custard: Larry and Kay's Dairy Bar brings back memories and traditions

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

For Ferguson College of Agriculture alumni who were on campus prior to 2005, some of their fondest memories are from sitting around reading The O'Colly, eating a cinnamon roll and drinking a glass of milk, or playing card games between classes at

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Finding Early Success: Davidson Receives Early Career Achievement Award

Wed, Dec 11, 2024

Jered Davidson, a recipient of the 2024 Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Achievement Award, grew up in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, and became involved with his local 4-H club at age 9.

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A Man of the Soil: OSU Soil Science Professor Receives National Honor

Wed, Dec 11, 2024

Raised on the sprawling campus of Visayas State University on the island of Leyte in the central Philippines, Sergio Abit grew up visiting his father's university office and an occasional lecture hall, always surrounded by intellectual curiosity.

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International Initiatives: MIAP alumnus promotes global trade

Tue, May 28, 2024

In his adopted home state of Nevada, Oklahoma State University alumnus Dillon Davidson continues what he started in Stillwater, Oklahoma: a mission to expand awareness and elevate the agricultural industry.

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Promoting the Prairie: OSU faculty members educate about woody plant encroachment

Tue, May 28, 2024

Researchers and faculty at Texas A&M University, the University of Nebraska and Oklahoma State University are collaborating on The Prairie Project to share current research about methods to reduce woody plant encroachment affecting the Great Plains.

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