PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

Wheat producers benefit from OSU Wheat Variety Trials

As a producer and salesman, Fred Schmedt from Altus, Oklahoma, benefits from the OSU Wheat Variety trials. He has been following the wheat harvest results from the Altus plot since the 1980s

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Wheat producers benefit from OSU Wheat Variety Trials

Fri, Mar 6, 2026

Ferguson College doctoral student creating innovative crop production solutions

Thu, Mar 5, 2026

OSU Ph.D. student advances precision agriculture through global fellowship

Tue, Sep 7, 2021

Abit receives the Ferguson College of Agriculture Excellence in Teaching Award

Tue, Jul 27, 2021

From 4-H to Ferguson: Oklahoma 4-H members find their home at OSU

Oklahoma farmers need to assess the nitrogen needs of their crops

Thu, May 13, 2021

Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recommend for either pre-emergence or in-season applications.

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Extent of wheat damage variable after recent storms

Wed, May 12, 2021

Evaluating damage is literally a field-by-field process. Overall, the Oklahoma wheat crop still looks quite good.

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Lahoma Wheat Field Day set for May 14

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

There is no cost to attend, but online pre-registration is required.

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Oklahoma State recommendations for checking potential freeze damage in wheat

Mon, Apr 26, 2021

The extent of the damage likely will not be identifiable until a week or so following such an extreme weather event.

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Producers save money, boost yields with OSU soil testing

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

Oklahoma State University's commercial soil, water and forage testing laboratory is known nationwide and processes more than 60,000 samples a year.

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Chickasha Wheat Field Day set for April 30

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

The 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. field day will take place at the OSU South Central Research Station in Chickasha. There is no cost to attend.

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Oklahoma wheat crop looks good, but growers need to remain vigilant

Tue, Apr 6, 2021

OSU Extension has flagged wheat aphids as one area of potential concern.

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Premier Oklahoma peanut educational event going virtual on March 25

Thu, Mar 18, 2021

Participants will receive the latest research-based information on variety selection, crop management, marketing strategies and an overall industry outlook.

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Still time to get in spring-planting oats

Fri, Mar 5, 2021

The general, rule-of-thumb, cutoff date is about March 10.

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Producers of dual-purpose wheat should check for first hollow stem stage

Tue, Feb 9, 2021

Extended livestock grazing beyond first hollow stem stage can greatly reduce yields.

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