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

Hunter Morton, Olivia Klug and Pete Littlefield share something in common, beyond serving as the mascots for OSU this year. The three are students in the Ferguson College of Agriculture.
Triple threat: The trio of Ferguson College students serving as the faces of OSU this fall
Classmates, partners and soulmates: Ferguson alumni share a love rooted in education

Wed, May 21, 2025

The air was thick with summer heat as students walked between brick buildings, preparing for their first day of school. For most, Aug. 20, 2007, was just another day, but one couple remembers it as the start of something special.

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Winning wardrobe: OSU works to open the Cowboy Career Closet

Wed, May 21, 2025

W hen the time comes to interview for a position, students want to dress for success. But, what if they cannot? To prevent this situation, Oklahoma State University is taking major steps to ensure its students are prepared for the professional world

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Cowboys in the Capitol: Students work alongside legislators to gain firsthand experience through internships

Wed, May 21, 2025

Nearly 50 years ago, a student in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture served as the first intern in the Agricultural Legislative Internship Program, leading the way for dozens to follow.

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Paving the way for the next generation: Father-daughter duo uses OSU education in mammalian cloning and genetics

Wed, May 21, 2025

For the Russell family of Gainesville, Texas, the horse industry is a way of life. The family members have built their lives around appreciation for horses and the industry involved, said Blake Russell, president of ViaGen Pets and Equine and 1986

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Insects of impact: Research helps bridge gap between insects and human health

Wed, May 21, 2025

The hum of LED lights and the soft shuffle of microscope slides fill the entomology lab in the Oklahoma State University Noble Research Center. Students work intently, while Haobo Jiang moves through the room, offering guidance and sharing insights

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A greenhouse is not a storage shed

Fri, May 16, 2025

Although it is handy to keep all gardening supplies together, it is not a good idea to store everything in a greenhouse.

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50 Years on the Air: 'Oklahoma Gardening' is television you've grown to love

Wed, May 14, 2025

When Oklahoma State University Extension horticulturist Joe Maxon first hauled plants from Stillwater to the OETA studio to shoot the brand-new, live TV program, "Oklahoma Gardening," he likely had no idea of the impact it would have. He was laying

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OSU Agriculture offers research, education to extend life of Ogallala Aquifer

Thu, May 8, 2025

OSU Agriculture offers programming on responsible irrigation practices that promote water conservation.

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AgricultHER conference scheduled for June 13 in Wilburton

Thu, May 8, 2025

The conference for women in agriculture features sessions on cattle handling, pecan tree grafting, food labeling laws and much more.

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Pecan growers gear up for annual meeting and trade show

Wed, May 7, 2025

Oklahoma State University specialists and industry experts will provide pecan growers with the latest research-based information at the upcoming 2025 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Annual Convention and Trade Show.

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