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Consumers: Separate nutrition facts from marketing hype

Protein may be the new buzzword in the nutrition world, but just because it appears on more and more food labels doesn’t necessarily mean those foods are healthier choices.
Consumers: Separate nutrition facts from marketing hype
Chronic wasting disease is in Oklahoma; OSU Extension tells you what you need to know

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

In February, a harvested deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease in Cimmaron County. This became the fourth deer in as many years to test positive for the disease in Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host second Get Well-Informed free water testing day

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

The Oklahoma Well Owner Network program offered through Oklahoma State University Extension and OSU’s Oklahoma Water Resources Center will host a “Get Well-Informed” free well water testing event for residents in 14 counties across southeast

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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize healthy eating patterns to support long-term health

Mon, Mar 9, 2026

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980. The latest guidelines continue to provide the public with research-based information to help people of all ages make healthier food and beverage choices.

healthnutritionNutritional SciencesOSU Agriculturefood safetyFamily and Consumer SciencesCollege of Education and Human SciencesOSU Extension
OSU launches online beginning watercolor course

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

Qing Luo, associate professor in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, is offering a three-week beginning watercolor course in which participants will learn from home.

gardeningDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureOSU AgricultureOSU Extension
Taking stock: Reminders on livestock care during wildfire season

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

Ahead of wildfire season, OSU Extension specialists offer tips to keep livestock safe during and after wildfires.

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Environmental law enforcement is the focus of a free training opportunity

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with other agencies to host the Oklahoma Environmental Law Enforcement Training on March 12 in Oklahoma City.

OSU AgricultureDepartment of Agricultural Economicssolid waste managementOSU Extensionenvironment
Grape management course blends instruction and hands-on learning for producers

Tue, Feb 10, 2026

The 2026 Grape Management course starts March 5 with monthly classes through September and will blend lectures with hands-on learning to assist producers at any level.

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Loss named Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award recipient

Wed, Feb 4, 2026

Dr. Scott Loss, a professor in the OSU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, received the 2025 Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award for his teaching, research and Extension work.

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