New smart phone app is for the birds

Wed, Mar 27, 2019

A new smart phone app developed at Oklahoma State University can help the ODWC provide more accurate hunting forecasts.

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Redcedar expansion impacting natural water cycle

Wed, Mar 27, 2019

Dense redcedar stands can reduce soil moisture and potentially cause a decrease in runoff and groundwater recharge.

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PEDv presence at Oklahoma Youth Expo means biosecurity a must to promote pig well-being

Fri, Mar 22, 2019

PEDv occurs only in pigs, is not a human health risk and has no effect on food designated for human consumption,

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FAPC honors food science graduate students with fellowship

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Centered honored two graduate students with the Stanley E. Gilliland Memorial Fellowship in Food Science, providing $1,000 toward each recipient’s education efforts. Joyjit Saha, food science Ph.D. student, and Tony Kountoupis, food science master’s student, received the awards during the FAPC Research Symposium Feb. 26.

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OSU earns 8th Tree Campus USA designation

Wed, Mar 20, 2019

Oklahoma State University has been recognized by Oklahoma Forestry Services and the Oklahoma Urban and Community Forestry Council for achieving national certification — the Tree Campus USA designation — from the Arbor Day Foundation. It’s the eighth year in a row OSU has earned the certification.

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OSU-developed bermudagrass takes root as improvement on previous varieties

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

The grass is more cold-tolerant and drought-resistant than its predecessors and adaptable to a wider range of environments.

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Make sure bulls are ready for breeding season

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

Bulls that do not pass a breeding soundness exam will need to be replaced before the start of breeding.

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OSU hospitality and tourism management program fits with the Spears School of Business

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

The Oklahoma State University School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) is set to join the OSU Spears School of Business since the OSU/A&M Board of Regents approved the move on March 1. Previously a part of the College of Human Sciences, the school is expected to create more synergy for collaborative educational efforts between HTM and business degree programs. The move takes effect July 1.

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Food safety program helps prepare OSU students for food industry

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

Oklahoma State University students interested in food safety are taking advantage of a new program offered by the Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center. FAPC’s Food Safety Professional program recognizes current and future industry leaders specializing in food safety who have attended and completed a substantial number of workshops and trainings offered by the state-of-the-art food processing center.

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Celebrate Bake and Take Month during March

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

Oklahoma often is recognized for being a leading state in wheat production. Because of this, Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center is promoting and recognizing this commodity by celebrating Bake and Take Month in March.

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Spring-calving beef herds face nutritional challenges

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

Late winter and early spring is the most challenging time of the year relative to the nutrition of spring-calving beef cows.

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OSU event promotes student food and ag research

Fri, Mar 08, 2019

Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center highlighted student research and awarded top winners during its annual Research Symposium. Sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists-Oklahoma section, Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, Stillwater Centennial Rotary Club and Oklahoma Association for Food Protection, the Feb. 26 symposium featured student oral and poster presentations from OSU, Langston University and University of Central Oklahoma.

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