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Southern land-grant universities strengthen rural connectivity

Land-grant universities across the south are addressing the growing demand for digital connectivity in rural areas by leading research-based efforts to expand broadband, strengthen digital skills and connect communities to essential services.
Southern land-grant universities strengthen rural connectivity
NIFA grant research targets noxious rescuegrass weed

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

A grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will fund efforts to study treatment methods for the infestation of rescuegrass in wheat.

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OSU scientists make wheat gene discovery

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

The discovery of the TaOGT1 gene in a wheat variety developed at Oklahoma State University could mean larger yields for Oklahoma wheat producers.

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Oklahoma State University breaks ground on New Frontiers Agricultural Hall

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

OSU will construct a new building for OSU Agriculture that strengthens the three pillars of the university's land-grant mission: research, teaching and Extension.

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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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Aging research facilities threaten agricultural innovation

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

Agricultural research facilities at Oklahoma State University and other land-grant universities across the country are in major need of repair and renovation.

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NEXRAD radar used to predict bird collisions

Fri, Apr 2, 2021

Research published in the Journal of Applied Ecology indicates weather radars are effective tools for predicting bird collisions into buildings and windows.

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Tahoma 31 carries on OSU turfgrass legacy

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

OSU's latest turfgrass developed by faculty, staff and students in Ag Research is one of the most cold-tolerant and drought resistant Bermuda varieties on the commercial market.

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Oklahoma State’s Darren Hagen awarded national research grant

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

The primary goal is to enhance the catalog of functional elements in the known honeybee genome as a way to promote improved honeybee health.

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Oklahoma State forestry researcher awarded national grant to study cross-timbers region

Fri, Jan 22, 2021

The study will identify preferences and barriers to sustainable management practices that are socially acceptable, economically feasible and have the potential to enhance the region's ecosystem.

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