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STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University honored a distinguished group of individuals who have brought distinctive credit to the university's Ferguson College of Agriculture and who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources. During the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 18, the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, comprised of the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies – OSU Extension and OSU Ag Res...
Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching, and many Oklahomans will be preparing holiday meals for their families and friends. But don’t let food poisoning be on the menu this year. “Every year in the United States, approximately 48 million people get sick because of some form of foodborne illnesses,” said Ravi Jadeja, food safety specialist for Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center. “Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized or need medical attention and, unfortunately, 3,000 people die every year.” FAPC offers...
With warmer weather on the way, many Oklahomans will be firing up their grill. Summer is typically a time of creating fun-filled memories and delicious meals; however, if the meal is not prepared properly, it could be a source of foodborne disease. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety & Inspection Service, foodborne illness peaks during the summer months, as harmful bacteria tend to grow faster in warmer, more humid weather. Food safety isn’t just for the food manufacturing plants, it is important in the home as wel...
