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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
Ranches and research: Extension specialist earns regional excellence award

Wed, May 21, 2025

For David Lalman, the cattle industry is not just a profession. Cattle are a lifelong passion rooted in tradition and science.

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Driven by values: Administrator guides OSU Agriculture's research path

Wed, May 21, 2025

Now serving as associate vice president of agricultural research for OSU Agriculture, Scott Senseman leads using his core values of strategy, integrity and empathy.

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Nuggets of success: Alumna leads in meat science product development and innovation

Wed, May 21, 2025

As a fourth-generation agriculturalist growing up on her family's row crop and livestock operation in central Illinois, Amy Down Steward was surrounded by agriculture from the start.

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Innovative water solutions: Oklahoma researchers turn dirty water into a clean opportunity

Wed, May 21, 2025

Through innovative research, Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma Water Resources Center teams are working to develop methods to clean the produced water for industrial, agricultural and other uses.

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Up with the pines: NREM assistant professor brings forestry experience to OSU

Wed, May 21, 2025

On the west coast of India in Gir National Park, Aalap Dixit found himself as a high school student volunteering to collect Asiatic lions' scat.

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Traces on the range: NREM postdoc uncovers Yellowstone's ecological history

Wed, May 21, 2025

John Wendt, who is a postdoctoral fellow in ecology and environmental sciences at Oklahoma State University, is pushing the boundaries of ecological research with his innovative approach to studying herbivore populations and their impact on

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Strong as an ox: OSU Agriculture develops wheat variety for baking

Wed, May 21, 2025

The new Ox wheat variety has emerged in the wheat-growing scene and is pushing the boundaries of baking for clean labels, said Brett Carver, wheat genetics chair in the Oklahoma State University Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.

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Insects of impact: Research helps bridge gap between insects and human health

Wed, May 21, 2025

The hum of LED lights and the soft shuffle of microscope slides fill the entomology lab in the Oklahoma State University Noble Research Center. Students work intently, while Haobo Jiang moves through the room, offering guidance and sharing insights

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OSU Agriculture offers research, education to extend life of Ogallala Aquifer

Thu, May 8, 2025

OSU Agriculture offers programming on responsible irrigation practices that promote water conservation.

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OSU student research expands this summer to new rural communities

Wed, May 7, 2025

Rural Scholars participate in a 10-week paid internship to study rural issues, participate in service projects and support community initiatives.

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