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OSU-developed purple wheat variety brings new health benefits to wheat products

This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn’t just have the standard resistance to leaf and stripe rust and high baking quality. It also contains anthocyanins, the same food pigments found in pomegranates and blueberries, which provide antioxidants that benefit gut and brain health.
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Ag Research Announcements

Register now for the Livestock & Range Field Day on Oct. 9

September 16, 2025

Oklahoma State University Agriculture will host its annual Livestock & Range Field Day Oct. 9 for producers to learn about beef production, cattle and forage management, parasite control and production economics.

Register Now for the Panhandle Crops Field Day on Aug. 21

July 22, 2025

The Panhandle Crops Field Day on Aug. 21 will provide information on irrigation, cotton, regenerative agriculture in semi-arid ecosystems, cover crops, forage systems, soil health, and corn and sorghum diseases and pests.

Register Now for Lahoma Wheat Field Day on May 16

May 2, 2025

Lahoma Wheat Field Day will be held 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on May 16 for wheat producers in north-central Oklahoma to learn about wheat varieties, breeding, fertility, disease, and pest and weed management.

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The mission of OSU Ag Research is to conduct research on agriculture, natural resources, rural economies and social issues to increase science-based knowledge and develop technology to improve the lives of Oklahomans.

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