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OSU’s turfgrass program hits global stage for FIFA World Cup Final

Jul 13, 2026

The World Cup Final will be played on Tahoma 31, a warm-season bermudagrass developed by OSU Agriculture researchers that has become the industry standard for sports complexes worldwide.

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How an OSU laboratory is helping Oklahoma fight insect pests and plant diseases

Jul 2, 2026

OSU’s Plant Disease and Insect Diagnostic Lab, located inside the Noble Research Center, focuses on identifying pests and pathogens and working with producers to develop solutions.

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OSU Agriculture names 2026 Distinguished Alumni

Jul 1, 2026

Oklahoma State University will honor five individuals who have brought distinctive credit to the university’s Ferguson College of Agriculture and contributed significantly to society.

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OSU Agriculture names 2026 Champion

Jul 1, 2026

Oklahoma State University will honor an individual this fall who has demonstrated a commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources.

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OSU Agriculture unveils Turfgrass Center, named for Oklahoma turfgrass pioneer

Jun 30, 2026

Supporters of Oklahoma State University Agriculture gathered June 27 to celebrate the grand opening of the Lionel K. Bentley Turfgrass Center.

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OSU wheat variety trial results available online

Jun 29, 2026

Oklahoma State University annually conducts wheat variety trials across the state to show how different varieties respond to local growing conditions. Information from each unique site provides farmers with detailed information to make sound

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Southern land-grant universities strengthen rural connectivity

Jun 2, 2026

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.

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Rural Renewal Initiative Seed Grants fund rural research

May 27, 2026

Rural Oklahoma intersection with a gravel road, stop signs, and power lines stretching across open farmland under a cloudy sky, representing the setting of rural research communities.

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OSU professor named an AAAS Fellow for work in plant genetics

May 27, 2026

Million Tadege, professor in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University, was recently named a 2025 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow for his innovative work in understanding leaf blade development

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OSU welcomes students nationwide for rural research internships

May 20, 2026

The Oklahoma State University Rural Renewal Initiative welcomes participants for the 2026 Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduate Scholars Program (REEU).

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