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Oklahomans urged to be watchful as neighboring states see increase in screwworm cases

New World screwworm cases are increasing in neighboring states, prompting Oklahoma State University experts to urge Oklahoma livestock producers, hunters and animal owners to stay vigilant.
Oklahomans urged to be watchful as neighboring states see increase in screwworm cases
Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association to celebrate 100th anniversary at annual convention

Mon, May 11, 2026

The Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association will bring together seasoned and novice growers, researchers and industry leaders from Oklahoma and surrounding areas for the organization’s annual convention and trade show, slated for June 4-6 in Madill,

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OSU Extension celebrates 112 years with open houses across Oklahoma

Fri, May 8, 2026

As Oklahoma State University Extension celebrates its 112th anniversary, local county offices across the state will host open houses throughout the month, allowing residents to understand the programming offered by Extension.

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Beef experts unite at OSU to discuss future of cattle industry

Thu, Apr 30, 2026

Oklahoma State University welcomed experts from across the beef supply chain to campus for the inaugural Beef Center of Excellence Advisory Board meeting.

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Holcomb receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, Apr 27, 2026

Rodney B. Holcomb, McLaughlin Family Endowed Chair and assistant director of Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center and professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, received the Lifetime

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OSU unveils research affiliate model at annual ignite symposium

Fri, Apr 24, 2026

On April 15, the Oklahoma State University Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute hosted the IGNITE symposium for faculty members to connect and spark collaborative approaches to advancing health research.

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Protecting the herd: OSU Extension tips for managing ticks and flies around cattle this spring

Tue, Apr 21, 2026

As Oklahoma enters the spring months, Dr. Jonathan Cammack, Oklahoma State University State Extension Specialist for livestock entomology and parasitology, offers tips for handling ticks and flies around cattle.

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Avoid costly surprises by reviewing insurance policies before disaster strikes

Mon, Apr 20, 2026

If Jay Caffey could offer some advice to homeowners, it would be to know and trust your insurance agent. Caffey and his wife, Brooke, lost their home of 25 years in the Pecan Hill neighborhood in the March 2025 wildfire in Stillwater.

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OSU Extension educators end 2025 with purpose

Fri, Apr 17, 2026

As the final months of 2025 unfolded, Oklahoma State University Extension educators were far from finished with their work. Throughout the state, they were helping families rise out of poverty, organizing gatherings for cancer survivors and visiting

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AgricultHER conference returns to Wilburton on June 5

Wed, Apr 15, 2026

Oklahoma State University Extension will host its annual AgricultHER Women in Ag Conference on June 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastern Oklahoma State College Student Union Ballroom in Wilburton.

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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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