Oct 02
The Schantz Family Farm Field Day is scheduled for October 9th, and it will be held in a way that honors the legacy of Merlin Schantz. As Farm Director KC Sheperd recalls, Merlin would call her every year to talk about the “awesomeness of this field day,” and the event will continue his tradition of …
Aug 18
In a monumental step for veterinary education in Oklahoma, leaders gathered to celebrate the new School of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University (OSU). The celebration commemorates a historic $250 million state funding appropriation for the reconstruction of a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital. Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Steve Thompson, Director of …
May 21
A recent visit to Lahoma Wheat Field Day saw Farm Director KC Sheperd speaking with Dayton Lambert of Oklahoma State University (OSU) about a comprehensive impact analysis conducted on the university’s wheat breeding program. This extensive project aimed to quantify the program’s contributions to the Oklahoma economy and wheat producers. “We took some publicly available …
May 19
A recent visit to Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) wheat breeding plots in Lahoma provided an insightful look into the exciting developments and strategic decisions shaping the future of wheat production in the state. Dr. Brett Carver, OSU Wheat Breeding Specialist, offered a comprehensive overview of the diverse variety plots, emphasizing both immediate concerns and long-term …
Feb 05
The first female president of Oklahoma State University, Dr. Kayse Shrum, has resigned. Her resignation took effect Monday, February 3rd The Oklahoma State University A&M Board of Regents has accepted the resignation of President Kayse Shrum, effective Feb. 3, and released the following statement: The board says: “We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Shrum …
Sep 13
The new home for the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, OSU Ag Research and OSU Extension is now open. OSU commemorated the grand opening of Agricultural Hall on Thursday with a celebration that included students, faculty, staff and university leaders. “We have a lot to celebrate,” said Jayson Lusk, OSU Agriculture vice president and dean. “Not only are we …
Oct 12
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with the Dean and Vice President of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Jayson Lusk, about New Frontiers Agricultural Hall and his priorities going forward. The construction of the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall is on track, Lusk said, as the new space …
