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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
Dusty Roads to Digital Highways: Federal programs roll out $1.3 billion for broadband infrastructure

Tue, May 28, 2024

When people, legislators in particular, realized the need for internet access, the American Rescue Plan Act was passed, which allowed the federal government to give each state money to build the infrastructure they deem necessary, said Mike Sanders,

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From Barn to Boardroom: Oklahoma Pork Council executive director shares her journey to excellence

Tue, May 28, 2024

Nestled among the sweeping plains outside of Hudson, Colorado, lies a centennial farm, its roots planted in the spirit of entrepreneurship. This cherished farm holds a special place in the heart of Oklahoma Pork Council executive director, Kylee

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Achieving Ferguson's Highest Honor: Ferguson College of Agriculture honors 2024 Outstanding Senior

Tue, May 28, 2024

Growing up on a farm in southwest Oklahoma, Erin Slagell learned what it meant to work hard, show integrity, and think critically. During her four years at Oklahoma State University, she applied those skills in a way that earned her the 2024 Louis

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Mastering New Perspectives: Graduate students assist in winning ways

Tue, May 28, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture is home to dozens of national titles and championships earned by Cowboys and Cowgirls who take competition seriously. Behind these achievements, coaches encourage students to do their best

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Got Pecans?: FAPC researchers work to develop pecan-based products

Tue, May 28, 2024

What do milk, ice cream, yogurt and butter have in common? Although dairy might be your first guess, the answer is pecans. Food scientists in the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University are developing these

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Growing the Future

Fri, Jan 5, 2024

Technological advances and breeding for higher growth and carcass traits have allowed producers to raise their cattle to higher weights at faster rates.

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Exploring an Ancient World

Fri, Jan 5, 2024

In May 2023, 17 students traveled with the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture to Israel for the adventure of a lifetime.

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High-Tech Wellness

Fri, Jan 5, 2024

To serve people in Oklahoma communities who do not have access to adequate health care, Oklahoma State University is bringing telehealth booths to nearby libraries.

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Capitol Kids

Fri, Jan 5, 2024

FFA and 4-H members from across Oklahoma embarked on a two-day journey in June 2023 to learn about and experience the state legislative process.

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Breathing Easier

Fri, Jan 5, 2024

Cystic fibrosis. Two words that alter a person's life from the moment of diagnosis. Joy Hendrix, a 2019 alumna of the Oklahoma State University agricultural communications program, has lived with CF her entire life.

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