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Tulsa County 4-H’ers create lasting impact with Route 66 pollinator project

Tulsa County 4-H’ers helped beautify a historic stretch of Route 66 while supporting Oklahoma agriculture during the Tulsa County 4-H on Route 66 event, held June 3-4.
Tulsa County 4-H’ers create lasting impact with Route 66 pollinator project
OSU, USGS team up to study how wind turbines affect raptor populations

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Scott Loss, an avian ecology specialist at OSU, collaborated with the U.S. Geological Survey to study how colliding with wind turbines could reduce the population of some raptor species.

OSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureraptorsDASNRDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology Managementwind turbinesOSU Ag ResearchScott Loss
Peak hour programs pass savings to customers

Mon, Jul 12, 2021

Peak hour incentive programs offered by electric utilities provide potential savings to customers while shifting usage away from the peak hours of the day.

electricityOSU AgricultureOSU Extensionpeak hour incentive programspowerenergy and powerScott Frazier
Blanching is important part of vegetable freezing process

Fri, Jul 9, 2021

An OSU consumer horticulturist explains why it is important to blanch farm fresh vegetables before storing them in the freezer.

fruits and vegetablesBarbara BrownOSU AgricultureDavid HillockOSU Extensionfood safety
Summer pond maintenance saves on costly repairs

Thu, Jul 8, 2021

Marley Beem, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist, recommends routine pond maintenance every summer to avoid more expensive, long-term repairs.

Oklahoma Water Resources CenterDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology ManagementOSU Agricultureland managementOSU Extensionpond maintenance
Undergraduate students gain research experience

Thu, Jul 8, 2021

The Urban Horticulture Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) Program continues to shape future ag researchers in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Oklahoma State University.

OSU Ag ResearchOSU AgricultureOSU ExtensionDepartment of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Summer fruit festivals return in support of rural communities

Fri, Jul 2, 2021

Annual festivals that unite communities and generate sales tax revenue, such as the Porter Peach Festival and the McLoud Blackberry Festival, are back in full force this summer.

community developmentOSU AgriculturePorter Peach FestivalMcLoud Blackberry FestivalOSU Extensionfruit festivalseconomic development
Stubbs named 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year

Wed, Jun 30, 2021

Lily Stubbs, 4-H volunteer in Cleveland County, has been named the 2021 4-H Lifetime Volunteer of the Year.

4-HOklahoma 4-H Youth DevelopmentDASNROSU ExtensionOSU AgricultureNews Topics
Good news for wheat harvest

Tue, Jun 29, 2021

Wheat harvest in Oklahoma appears to be going well as it heads into its final stages, despite a late start in parts of the state because of weather and excessive soil moisture, said Oklahoma State University experts.

OSU AgriculturewheatNews TopicsOSU Extension