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USDA-ARS and OWRC scientists improving water control structures

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

As part of a five-year U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service project, an American-made drone called Goose has been flying over Oklahoma dams, capturing images of the dams and their surroundings to create 3-D models that can be analyzed to determine potential safety issues.

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Masonic Charity Foundation sponsors 4-H Youth Leadership Summit with $25,000 donation

Tue, Jul 19, 2022

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma (MCFOK) contributed $25,000 to the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation to sponsor the Oklahoma 4-H Innovate Youth Leadership Summit.

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Glance-N-Go app the best tool for aphid infestation

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

The best way to combat aphids is to use the Glance-N-Go smart phone app that was developed by OSU scientists several years ago to help producers determine if a grain sorghum field needs to be treated with insecticide from an infestation of aphids.

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OSU virtual fencing research advancing with $1.4 million USDA grant

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Oklahoma State University researchers are taking their research on virtual fencing technology to the next level this fall thanks to a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Federal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households

Wed, Jul 06, 2022

The Affordable Connectivity Program can help Oklahomans receive a discount on their high-speed internet, but few residents have taken advantage of the opportunity. OSU Extension specialist Brian Whitacre explains why Oklahomans should apply for the federal program.

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Researching Compassion

Thu, May 26, 2022

Yong Cheng’s work with undergraduate and graduate students defines a different kind of impact.

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OSU announces two new turfgrass varieties

Thu, May 19, 2022

Oklahoma State University is releasing two new turfgrass varieties, OKC1876 and OKC3920, for commercial use. The two turfgrasses, which take many years to develop, are crosses between common bermudagrass and African bermudagrass.

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OSU scientist discovers a wheat gene that increases grain yield

Thu, May 12, 2022

Liuling Yan, a wheat molecular geneticist at Oklahoma State University, has discovered and cloned the TaCol-B5 wheat gene, which increases wheat yield by more than 10%.

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Pokes PodCAS Episode 47: Three degrees, one Orange Gown, with Kayla Reed

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

“Mistakes are only mistakes if you don’t learn from them.” This was just one piece of advice that College of Arts and Sciences Orange Gown Recipient, Kayla Reed, had to share with students as she prepares to graduate with degrees in Psychology, Zoology and Plant Biology.

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OSU wheat varieties remain most popular for winter wheat crops

Mon, Apr 04, 2022

Oklahoma State University is home to the top eight hard red winter wheat varieties for 2022, selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Statistics Service.

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Six CAS seniors receive top honors from the OSU Alumni Association

Mon, Apr 04, 2022

Six seniors from the College of Arts and Sciences have been named 2021-2022 Outstanding Seniors by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association.

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OSU institute receives $1M grant to streamline plant disease testing

Mon, Mar 28, 2022

Scientists with the OSU Institute of Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics are heading a national project to create a library for research on plant pathogens to standardize plant disease diagnostic research.

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