OSU Extension News

One of his students, John Weir, research associate in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Natural Resources Ecology and Management, recently received an honor in the name of his mentor.

The Henry A. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have inspired and mentored a generation of fire ecologists. Given by the...

Unfortunately, thieves and fraudsters are just as much a part of the holidays as decorations and family gatherings.

“New technologies are constantly being developed to steal sensitive information from consumers, including during the holidays,” said Sissy Osteen, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension resource management specialist. “The onl...

Following a storm, land owners should assess the damage and make the decision to attempt to rehabilitate or remove a tree. This decision can sometimes be difficult especially when the damaged tree is a very large, old or heirloom tree.

“It’s often difficult to part with a large shade tree. Be realistic when making your decision,” said David Hillo...

Living in Oklahoma, dealing with the aftermath of winter storms like this is part of life said Barbara Brown, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension food specialist.

“In the event of a power outage, the basic guide for food safety of frozen food is whether or not the food still contains ice crystals,” Brown said. “A full freezer should keep...

The stoves are an economically friendly solution to heating the house, but without proper operation, the result could be more costly than just a high natural gas bill. The majority of fires involving wood stoves are a direct result of improper operation.

The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers guidelines from everything from starting a...

As the ice melts, it will be time to start picking up the pieces and maybe even getting stocked up on some firewood. While cleanup is necessary, Craig McKinley, retired Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension forestry specialist, urges everyone to take proper safety precautions.

“Safety is the name of the game when trying to clean up f...

Oklahoma and Texas straddled the freezing line with a wide range of impacts in a region known for highly variable weather, with southeastern Oklahoma and northern Texas being the epicenter of heavy rain that totaled up to one foot in parts of the region.

“Nobody wants to complain because of the historic levels of drought the area experienced in r...

Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension emeritus animal scientist, said producers are typically faced with many questions: At what age is she going to become less productive, start to have problems keeping enough body condition through the winter to rebreed into next year or experience mouth problems that can negatively affect...

Peel, who serves as the Charles Breedlove Endowed Professor of Agribusiness and Cooperative Extension livestock marketing specialist for OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, was officially recognized as the U.S. Southern Region recipient at the recent Association of Public and Land-grant Universities annual meeting in I...

The award, which honors university faculty for their use of innovative teaching methods and service to students, was presented during ceremonies at the APLU’s recent annual meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana.

“We congratulate Dr. Fox on this major milestone in his career as an educator,” said Thomas G. Coon, vice president, dean and director of OSU’s...