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Planting Solutions: OSU programs collaborate against food insecurity

As a land-grant institution, OSU has a leading focus area of "Innovating to Nourish Our World." The Greenhouse Learning Center does just that by partnering with Pete's Pantry, the on-campus food pantry, to produce lettuce.
Planting Solutions: OSU programs collaborate against food insecurity
Where innovation meets opportunity: Oklahoma Legislature funds FAPC production equipment upgrades

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

In 1997, the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University opened its doors as a first-of-its-kind economic development model.

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Symbol of Service: Celebrating the land-grant mission to feed the world

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year began, the new Agricultural Hall opened. Faculty in the college were committed to celebrating the opening of the building in a meaningful way.

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A symbiotic story: OSU Regents Professor shares her grassland research

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Gail Wilson grew up with an innate curiosity for science. Studying the charismatic animals of the world sparked her science interest, she said, but she found her passion in the unseen and dimly perceived sector of grassland fungi.

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Rooted in viticulture: Love for grapes and wine led viticulturalist to Germany

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

A deep-rooted passion for plants took Aaron Essary across the ocean to Germany. Essary's interest in horticulture began at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where an introductory botany class sparked his curiosity.

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Research results in resilience: Wheat Improvement Team helps producers focus on disease resistance

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Each year, Oklahoma wheat producers plant their crop, hoping for a bountiful harvest. At Oklahoma State University, the wheat improvement team dedicates its efforts to providing the best genetic resources for these agriculturalists.

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What's hopping in Oklahoma: Doctoral student combines passion for craft beverages with hops research

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

With little knowledge of the agricultural industry, Katie Stenmark moved from a small town in North Carolina to Stillwater, Oklahoma. Now, she is opening doors by researching hops as an emerging crop.

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Building friendship: Agricultural engineers work together to serve the future of OSU Agriculture

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

When presented with a job opportunity to move his family from Booneville, Arkansas, to Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 2012, Randy Raper called lifelong friend, Raymond Huhnke, for some advice on the new position.

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Exploring education through Extension: Faculty member transforms biochemistry into fun and accessible lessons

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

When Ashley Mattison thought about her future, she knew she wanted to wear orange. A third-generation Clemson University graduate, the symbolic color brought her from the valleys of Tennessee and South Carolina to the plains of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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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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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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