OSU AGRICULTURE

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

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

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Triple threat: The trio of Ferguson College students serving as the faces of OSU this fall

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

OSU unveils sites for transformative veterinary teaching hospital and Agronomy Discovery Center

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

FAPC to host September high-pressure processing workshop for food industry professionals

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Score a touchdown at the tailgate party with OSU Extension’s food safety tips

Be prepared for a variety of emergency situations

Mon, Apr 27, 2020

Plan ahead for emergency situations.

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Be aware of livestock trauma after a wildfire

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Livestock may suffer panic and confusion following a wildfire.

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SUNUP to feature sneak peek of OSU virtual wheat tour

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Social distancing mandates may have cancelled field days, but wheat growers can get a sneak peek of OSU's 2020 wheat tour virtually starting April 25 on the show.

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Small flock production provides benefits, but good management remains a must

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Backyard poultry producers may find themselves able to offset increased prices for eggs as Oklahoma and the nation deal with COVID-19 concerns.

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Be wary of fraudulent COVID-19 supplement claims

Wed, Apr 22, 2020

Fraudulent products are being advertised as treatments or a cure for COVID-19.

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CARES Act has provisions for retirement account withdrawal penalties

Wed, Apr 22, 2020

The CARES Act loosens restrictions for early withdrawal on retirement accounts amid COVID-19 pandemic.

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OKC park green to go with Extension resources

Tue, Apr 21, 2020

The greenery in spring bloom at Scissortail Park were chosen for central Oklahoma, OSU alumnus and horticulture director Lance Swearengen said. Extension played a key role. That's not hyperbole, either; it's a design point expected to save hundreds

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Fire, mixed-species grazing enhances livestock production in $10 million research project

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

The project will help agricultural land managers adopt practices that will increase food production and promote more sustainable rangelands.

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Patch burning is conservation, economics done right

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

The shifting landscape mosaic promoted by patch burning more closely mimics Mother Nature, for which fire is vital for renewal.

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Severe weather requires advanced planning for older adults

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

Older adults need to plan ahead during storm season.