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New OSU Orange Blossom CL+ wheat variety brings a strong resistance package to Oklahoma fields

Apr 28, 2025

Oklahoma State University Agriculture will launch Orange Blossom CL+ this summer, a new wheat variety with high yield potential, strong tolerance to leaf rust, stripe rust and spring freezes, and good milling quality.

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OSU researchers seeking environmental solutions through cover cropping

Apr 24, 2025

OSU researchers are studying using legume cover crops in the summer to fix nitrogen in the soil to minimize the amount of fertilizer producers need to put down for planting wheat in the fall. They are using chambers to capture and measure carbon

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Study: Which foods and drinks are consumed less by those on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?

Apr 18, 2025

Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture contributes to a research study on how taking a GLP-1 medication can reduce the intake of certain types of foods.

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Oklahoma Well Owner Network to host “Get Well-Informed” free water testing day

Apr 8, 2025

Residents in 11 counties in southeast Oklahoma can have their well water tested for free by bringing a water sample to their local OSU Extension office on May 2.

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Carver named Big 12 Faculty Member of the Year

Apr 1, 2025

Carver was nominated by OSU, Big 12 faculty athletic representatives, provosts and other university leaders.

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Producers needed for Asian longhorned tick study

Mar 25, 2025

Oklahoma State University researchers are conducting a new study on the Asian longhorned tick and how it affects Oklahoma cattle herds. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, OSU Extension veterinarian, is partnering with the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and OSU

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OSU Wheat Improvement Team feeds the world

Feb 17, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Wheat Improvement Team has released 37 wheat varieties since 2000 with higher disease tolerance and stronger yields.

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OSU Agriculture Dean’s Dialogue event commemorates 30th anniversary of OKC bombing

Feb 4, 2025

Oklahoma State University Agriculture held a special edition of its Dean's Dialogue series on Jan. 27 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City. OSU Agriculture partnered with the Oklahoma

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Oklahoma Water Resources Center welcomes Mirchi as associate director

Jan 31, 2025

Ali Mirchi will work with agencies, agricultural producers, tribal partners and other groups to develop research initiatives that address stakeholders' needs.

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