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Wheat producers benefit from OSU Wheat Variety Trials

As a producer and salesman, Fred Schmedt from Altus, Oklahoma, benefits from the OSU Wheat Variety trials. He has been following the wheat harvest results from the Altus plot since the 1980s
Wheat producers benefit from OSU Wheat Variety Trials
OSU Extension helps beginning gardeners cultivate success

Tue, Apr 14, 2026

For Oklahomans who have been hesitant to try gardening because they don’t know how, think of Oklahoma State University Extension as a gardening instruction manual.

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OSU Extension offers free workshop tackling forever chemicals issues

Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with Trihydro to present a free, two-day workshop about forever chemicals, waste, water and wastewater, air and biosolids.

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OSU online course is raising the bar on horses’ needs

Thu, Apr 9, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension is offering an online course to help horse owners understand their animals’ psychological well-being.

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Oklahoma Grazing School valuable for new and experienced producers

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

While sustainable grazing practices are beneficial to producers, many lack access to practical, research-based, regional-specific training. That’s a problem Oklahoma State University Extension is helping to solve with the inaugural Oklahoma

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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.

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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.

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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.

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