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Know how horses respond to hot summertime temperatures

Mon, Jun 28, 2021

Add the values of the temperature and humidity to get the heat index when determining whether to reduce animal activity.

News TopicsCollege of Veterinary MedicineAnimal Health and SciencesAnimal and Food SciencesOSU ExtensionAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesHorseshot weatherEquineOSU AgricultureOutreach and EngagementOklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Farm succession planning difficult but necessary

Thu, Jun 24, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a lot of difficult conversations about what happens to the family farm when its founder leaves suddenly.

OSU AgricultureAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesCOVID-19Outreach and EngagementOSU ExtensionFerguson College of AgricultureNews Topics

Oklahoma 4-H builds sense of community for youth and adult volunteers alike

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

Most people are aware of what the presence of an enthusiastic adult can mean to kids. Friendships with other volunteers can mean just as much to adults involved.

4-H4-H volunteers and parentsAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionNews TopicsOklahoma YouthOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOutreach and EngagementOSU Agriculture

Oklahoma a national leader in adopting Emergency Broadband Benefit program

Fri, Jun 18, 2021

EBB is a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesinternetRural DevelopmentOutreach and EngagementOSU AgricultureNews TopicsbroadbandAgricultural EconomicsOSU Extension

Horses need up-to-date West Nile virus vaccinations

Mon, Jun 14, 2021

OSU Extension recommendations are for horse owners and equine managers to consult with their local large animal veterinarian as there are different vaccines available on the market.

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceFood Land and Natural ResourcesOutreach and EngagementNews TopicsOSU ExtensionAnimal Health and SciencesAnimal and Food SciencesOSU AgricultureWest Nile virusmosquitoesHorses

Insect control key to successful double-crop soybean management

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

Soybeans planted after wheat are vulnerable to several insect pests, but most especially defoliating caterpillars and grasshoppers.

News Topicssoybeansinsect controlOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceOutreach and EngagementFood Land and Natural ResourcesOSU ExtensionCrops_Grains and Oilseeds__WheatOSU Agriculturedouble-crop soybeansDepartment of Entomology and Plant Pathologyinsecticides

Small horn flies can be big problem for livestock

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

Like a horde of fearsome movie vampires, horn flies are voracious bloodsuckers often found in association with grazing cattle.

OSU Agricultureinsect controlAgricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServicefliesDepartment of Entomology and Plant PathologyLivestockCattleAnimal Health and SciencesNews TopicsOSU Extensionbeef cattleOutreach and Engagement

Wet and weedy bermudagrass pastures in need of drier weather

Tue, Jun 08, 2021

Weed-control practices that typically would have already happened have been put off because of inclement weather.

bermudagrasspastureOutreach and EngagementInstitute for Agricultural BiosciencesNews TopicsOSU ExtensionCattleOSU AgricultureOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceLivestockFood Land and Natural Resourcesbeef cattle

The lasting legacy of Oklahoma State’s Earl Mitchell

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

Mitchell spent 42 years at OSU. His commitment to increasing awareness and involvement in STEM disciplines – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – continues to resonate today.

OK-LSAMPOSU Ag ResearchOSU Ferguson College of AgricultureGraduate Collegestudent engagementBiochemistry and Molecular BiologyOutreach and EngagementSTEM careersNews TopicsOSU Agriculture

Oklahoma crop producers may need to alter their herbicide management plans

Mon, Jun 07, 2021

All crops should be considered, but corn and sorghum seem to have been especially susceptible to both past and recent weather conditions.

Institute for Agricultural BiosciencesherbicidesCropsCrops_Weeds and Invasive PlantsOutreach and EngagementweedsOSU AgriculturefarmersNews TopicsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServicesorghumOSU Extensioncorn

Meat-goat producers may want to take advantage of retained ownership opportunities

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

The ages-old economic interaction of prices rising in response to high demand and limited supplies is currently in play.

LivestockOSU ExtensiongoatsOutreach and EngagementAgricultural EconomicsOklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceNews TopicsOSU Agriculture

Oklahoma State University releases spring 2021 honor rolls

Fri, Jun 04, 2021

A total of 7,623 students were named to the 2021 spring semester honor rolls at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, including 3,452 students named to the President's Honor Roll for earning an A grade in all their courses.

Outreach and EngagementEducationCampus Life and DiversityPresident's Honor RollDean's Honor RollHonor Rolls