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Transformational gift from alumni leads to new name for OSU’s agriculture college

Wed, Jan 15, 2020

Oklahoma State University and alumni Kayleen and Larry Ferguson announced a $50 million gift from the Ferguson Family Foundation that will transform the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in a variety of ways, including a new name. Pending approval next week from the Oklahoma A&M Board of Regents, the college will be renamed the Ferguson College of Agriculture in recognition of the gift, which is among the largest in OSU’s nearly 130-year history.

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Still time to pre-register for Jan. 22-23 Red River Crops Conference

Tue, Jan 14, 2020

A collaborative effort by OSU Cooperative Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the annual conference focuses on providing relevant management information applicable to the Red River region that can help enhance the potential profitability of farm and ranch enterprises.

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FAPC impacts Oklahoma food industry in 2019

Tue, Jan 14, 2020

The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center continued to support innovation and growth of food and agricultural businesses throughout Oklahoma in 2019, providing a total economic impact of more than $28 million.

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Food industry leaders meet with legislators at State Capitol

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The Industry Advisory Committee of the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center met at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City to help build relationships with legislators and discuss impacts of the OSU food center.

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Top 10 food safety tips to ensure a healthy holiday season

Tue, Dec 10, 2019

The Christmas season is here, and many will be gathering around the dinner table enjoying their favorite holiday meals. The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center wants to make sure families keep food safety tips in mind when preparing those holiday meals.

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FAPC predicts top food trends for 2020

Tue, Dec 03, 2019

Protein options, refrigerated snacks, a new generation of foodies and more are on the menu for 2020, as the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center selects the hottest food trends for the upcoming year.

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Treatment of Yellow Floating Heart at Lake Carl Blackwell exceeds expectations

Wed, Nov 27, 2019

The treatment of the invasive lily species Yellow Floating Heart at Lake Carl Blackwell was largely successful, according to OSU aquatic ecologists. The presence of Yellow Floating Heart was reduced by 96 percent, to just three acres of the plant visible.

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Red River Crops Conference Jan. 22-23 in Altus

Fri, Nov 22, 2019

A collaborative effort by OSU Cooperative Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, the conference focuses on providing relevant management information applicable to the Red River region that can help enhance the potential profitability of farm and ranch enterprises.

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