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Three CAS students featured at Research Day at the Capitol

Tue, May 04, 2021

Oklahoma legislators got a glimpse of the College of Arts and Sciences’ academic talent in March through three undergraduate researchers. Aaron Austin, Sierra Posey and Sam Kauffman were invited to present their work at the Research Day at the Capitol in Oklahoma City, which is sponsored by Oklahoma’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the National Science Foundation.

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The initiative helping to rebuild rural towns

Fri, Apr 30, 2021

As America’s urban centers have experienced exponential growth, rural towns around the United States have received the toll of that expansion: smaller municipal budgets, dilapidated buildings, and a lack of new businesses.

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Know the basics of assessing structural damage after extreme weather

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Document the condition of the property with photos or video and report any damage to the insurance company.

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Lahoma Wheat Field Day set for May 14

Wed, Apr 28, 2021

There is no cost to attend, but online pre-registrration is required.

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Oklahoma State recommendations for checking potential freeze damage in wheat

Mon, Apr 26, 2021

The extent of the damage likely will not be identifiable until a week or so following such an extreme weather event.

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Get the most out of higher cattle placement weights in feedlots

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

It is all about adding value and risk management, though the producer still will need to determine the price needed to sell his or her fed cattle to break even on the transaction.

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Appeal of produce photos rises with a few key words, OSU research finds

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

When it comes to marketing produce, “local” is good … but also ambiguous, according to new research by Courtney Bir, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Oklahoma State University Extension specialist.

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OSU student receives prestigious Boren Award

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce that Austin Hayes received the highly competitive David L. Boren Fellowship to study in Indonesia for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Industrial Assessment Center saves Oklahomans millions in energy costs

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Since it was founded in 1982, The Oklahoma State University Industrial Assessment Center (OSU IAC) has saved Oklahoman businesses an estimated $308 million in energy costs.

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OSU students provide clean water to rural communities in South America

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

For over a decade, a dedicated club of students at Oklahoma State University has been fighting to give rural communities in South America access to clean water.

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Market recovery found among COVID-19 concerns, study finds

Mon, Apr 19, 2021

The agricultural industry has proven more resilient to pandemic disruptions than many had hoped, according to the latest market research by Oklahoma State University Extension experts.

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Keys to promoting sound growth in young horses

Fri, Apr 16, 2021

Familiarity with each specific horse is important to good management.

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