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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
Innovation In Action: Technology is changing the way OSU Extension information is shared

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

From an app all about plants, to an agronomy podcast, to a wheat text group, OSU Extension is using innovative technology to translate scientific information and make it more accessible for producers and the public.

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Tiny Insect, Big Problem: OSU faculty continue monitoring the Corn Leafhopper in Oklahoma through Research and Extension

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Cornfields across Oklahoma are under close observation as the corn leafhopper makes its tiny but mighty presence known. While only the size of a grain of rice, this invasive insect is causing big problems for corn producers statewide.

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OSU Agriculture focuses on animal agriculture through Animal Excellence Initiative

Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Oklahoma State University is building on its long-standing tradition of leadership in animal agriculture with the launch of the OSU Agriculture Animal Excellence initiative, a comprehensive effort to elevate teaching, research and Extension programs

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Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick

Wed, Dec 3, 2025

According to research by OSU agricultural scientists, eastern recedar appears to have become a haven for the lone star tick, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment.

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OSU assists in the search for sustainable irrigation solutions

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Through grant funding from the USDA Agriculture & Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SatRAP) Program, a transdisciplinary, five-year project kicked off this year, aiming to develop water-smart production systems.

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Horticulture specialist researching soilless media and biochar for crop production

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

Oklahoma State University scientists are studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production using several types of crops, from peppers and watermelon to turfgrass and flowers.

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OSU collaborates with national group to increase fiber in wheat

Fri, Oct 31, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team is working to increase fiber in wheat in collaboration with wheat researchers across the nation.

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OSU Ag Tailgate promotes ‘Ag is Big in Oklahoma’

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Approximately 200 Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered on the Monroe Courtyard of Agricultural Hall to celebrate OSU Agriculture's impact on the state, region and nation. The

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OSU Agriculture celebrates distinguished alumni and champions for 2025

Mon, Oct 6, 2025

Oklahoma State University honored an exceptional group of individuals who have brought distinction to the Ferguson College of Agriculture and demonstrated a continuous commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. OSU Agriculture,

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Raising the Grain: OSU Agriculture reinvents wheat for the future

Tue, Sep 9, 2025

In the past 25 years, OSU Ag Research's wheat breeding program has kept stripe rust and leaf rust at bay in wheat crops with varieties like Gallagher, Smith's Gold, Green Hammer, OK Corral and Paradox; created durable dual-purpose wheat with

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