Apr 26
On Friday, the Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents voted to appoint Dr. Jim Hess as the 20th president of Oklahoma State University. The board’s decision, which removes the interim title Hess has held since February, appoints Hess to a three-year term and came during its regular meeting at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in …
Apr 25
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Oklahoma City, where he visited two Brownfield sites, met with Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, and spoke at the Hamm Institute at Oklahoma State University (OSU) with Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins during the Powering AI: Global Leadership Summit. Administrator Zeldin started the morning by touring the Scissortail …
Apr 25
In comments submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), R-CALF USA urged the agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to adopt a more limited definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA), consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. EPA. The CWA regulates the discharge of …
Apr 25
The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents today voted to appoint Dr. Jim Hess as the 20th president of Oklahoma State University. The board’s decision, which removes the interim title Hess has held since February, appoints Hess to a three-year term and came during its regular meeting at Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell. …
Apr 25
House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, comments on the appointment of Dr. Jim Hess as the next President of Oklahoma State University: “I am thrilled to hear of the official appointment of Dr. Jim Hess as the next President of OSU. His experience and dedication to student success and the university make him well-suited for this …
Apr 25
Oklahoma’s wheat crop has experienced a challenging season, marked by initial drought stress and difficulties in fall planting, according to Dr. Amanda Silva, Oklahoma State University (OSU) small grains extension specialist. Speaking at the Chickasha Wheat forage and field day with our own Maci Carter, Dr. Silva provided an insightful overview of the current state …
Apr 25
This spring, Oklahoma State University Extension has once again proven its power to transform lives through education, hands-on learning and inclusion. From livestock arenas to correctional gardens, Extension educators across Oklahoma have worked to empower youth, equip adults with practical skills and build stronger, more inclusive communities. The following five stories are just a few highlights from …
Apr 25
Oklahoma ranchers have a unique opportunity to enhance their grazing practices through a special partnership between the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Noble Research Institute. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Meg Greski of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission about an upcoming “Grazing Essentials” course in Leedy, Oklahoma. “We’ve got something pretty special coming up in …
