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Why are migratory bird populations declining? OSU researchers seek answers

OSU researchers investigate why migratory bird populations are declining and how species-focused conservation can help protect them.
Why are migratory bird populations declining? OSU researchers seek answers
Oklahoma State’s Leon Spicer awarded national animal science honor

Wed, Jul 21, 2021

Spicer is the only current faculty member in his department to have been named both an OSU Regents Distinguished Teacher and an OSU Regents Distinguished Researcher.

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OSU, USGS team up to study how wind turbines affect raptor populations

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Scott Loss, an avian ecology specialist at OSU, collaborated with the U.S. Geological Survey to study how colliding with wind turbines could reduce the population of some raptor species.

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Graduate student first to use aquaponics with grafted plants

Wed, Jul 14, 2021

Oklahoma State University graduate student Che Deer in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is growing grafted plants in outdoor, greenhouse and indoor residential environments to determine how well grafted plants thrive in

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Undergraduate students gain research experience

Thu, Jul 8, 2021

The Urban Horticulture Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) Program continues to shape future ag researchers in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University.

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Sticking to the basics: FAPC hosts food labeling training

Fri, Jul 2, 2021

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center hosted a food labeling workshop for small businesses.

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OSU dairy research improves production for industry

Thu, Jul 1, 2021

Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences researchers Andrew Foote and Leon Spicer will be presenting research related to dairy cow nutrition at the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) conference this summer.

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Sun grant supports biofuel research of sweetgum trees

Wed, Jun 30, 2021

Oklahoma State University ag researchers have received Sun Grant funding to study hybrid sweetgum trees as a potential feedstock for biobased industries.

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Long-term fertility trial reaches its 50th harvest

Tue, Jun 29, 2021

The 502 crop, one of the youngest of OSU Ag Research fertility trials, had its 50th harvest this month.

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Researchers deploy virtual fencing technology to improve grazing and water quality

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

Oklahoma State University researchers have received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to examine how virtual fencing technology could improve the water quality and ecosystems of cattle grazing lands.

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