Drone technology research is helping to improve the lives of farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma by allowing them to pinpoint possible issues and provide a faster response.
From an app all about plants, to an agronomy podcast, to a wheat text group, OSU Extension is using innovative technology to translate scientific information and make it more accessible for producers and the public.
Cornfields across Oklahoma are under close observation as the corn leafhopper makes its tiny but mighty presence known. While only the size of a grain of rice, this invasive insect is causing big problems for corn producers statewide.
The Oklahoma Water Resources Center has collaborated with hundreds of entities to improve and sustain Oklahoma’s water resources, while supporting student education.
Oklahoma State University is building on its long-standing tradition of leadership in animal agriculture with the launch of the OSU Agriculture Animal Excellence initiative, a comprehensive effort to elevate teaching, research and Extension programs that impact animal health.
According to research by OSU agricultural scientists, eastern recedar appears to have become a haven for the lone star tick, which has the potential to create a range of problems for human, wildlife, and livestock health, as well as the environment.
Through grant funding from the USDA Agriculture & Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SatRAP) Program, a transdisciplinary, five-year project kicked off this year, aiming to develop water-smart production systems.
Oklahoma State University scientists are studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production using several types of crops, from peppers and watermelon to turfgrass and flowers.
Three land-grant universities are exploring whether producing energy from animal waste and cleaning wastewater can be achieved in one technology system.
Approximately 200 Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends gathered on the Monroe Courtyard of Agricultural Hall to celebrate OSU Agriculture’s impact on the state, region and nation. The OSU Foundation partnered with OSU Agriculture to host the Agriculture Tailgate on Oct. 11, before the Cowboy football game against the Houston Cougars.
