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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
Ferguson College student research provides hope for individuals with cystic fibrosis

Wed, May 7, 2025

Student Elijah Brown has spent most of his college career engaged in new drug discovery research to improve quality of life for people. with cystic fibrosis.

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Cheng receives 2025 OSU Excellence in Research Mentoring Award

Tue, May 6, 2025

The Excellence in Research Mentoring Award recognizes a faculty mentor's success and impact in supervising undergraduate research students.

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New OSU Orange Blossom CL+ wheat variety brings a strong resistance package to Oklahoma fields

Mon, Apr 28, 2025

Oklahoma State University Agriculture will launch Orange Blossom CL+ this summer, a new wheat variety with high yield potential, strong tolerance to leaf rust, stripe rust and spring freezes, and good milling quality.

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OSU researchers seeking environmental solutions through cover cropping

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

OSU researchers are studying using legume cover crops in the summer to fix nitrogen in the soil to minimize the amount of fertilizer producers need to put down for planting wheat in the fall. They are using chambers to capture and measure carbon

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Study: Which foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Fri, Apr 18, 2025

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture contributes to a research study on how taking a GLP-1 medication can reduce the intake of certain types of foods.

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

Mon, Apr 7, 2025

Residents in 11 counties in southeast Oklahoma can have their well water tested for free by bringing a water sample to their local OSU Extension office on May 2.

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Carver named Big 12 Faculty Member of the Year

Tue, Apr 1, 2025

Carver was nominated by OSU, Big 12 faculty athletic representatives, provosts and other university leaders.

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Producers needed for Asian longhorned tick study

Tue, Mar 25, 2025

Oklahoma State University researchers are conducting a new study on the Asian longhorned tick and how it affects Oklahoma cattle herds. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, OSU Extension veterinarian, is partnering with the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and OSU

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OSU Wheat Improvement Team feeds the world

Mon, Feb 17, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team has released 37 wheat varieties since 2000 with higher disease tolerance and stronger yields.

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OSU preserving the world’s landscape through rangeland management programs

Mon, Feb 10, 2025

The extensive field of rangeland ecology emphasizes the need for restoring and preserving the ecosystems of U.S. grasslands, shrublands and forests.

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