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10/28/2026

Join us Nov. 12 in Lahoma for the W**d Science Fall Plot Tour! 🌱
10 a.m. - noon | North Central Research Station
(1 mile west of Lahoma on Highway 60)

Get out in the plots to see how different seed and herbicide treatments are influencing early wheat growth following fall planting!

🔗 Register here: https://okla.st/3WeIcHc

10/28/2026

Took a break from field work to participate in the and chat with folks about the **dScience Rural Scholar we had over the summer.

10/27/2026

Great hands-on opportunity for students!

Start your conservation career! 🌱

NRCS offers 3 paid internship options in various locations across the state for students who want to apply their coursework to real conservation efforts.

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 17!

Please share with a student who might be interested!

10/26/2026

It's time for the reveal! Our secret seed from Friday is... PALMER AMARANTH! Here are a few fun facts about palmer amaranth to get your week started right!
🌱 Seedbank longevity can be up to 6 years!
🌱A single female Palmer amaranth plant can produce anywhere from 100,000 to over 1 million seeds!
🌱The plant can shoot up by 2 to 3 inches per day and reach heights of 6 to 8 feet!
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10/23/2026

Can you guess the name of this w**d seed? Here are some hints to help you out!
Comment below if you think you know the answer, and come back on Monday to see if you're right... we're ROOTING for you!
🌱 This seed has a glossy seed coat that can range from dark purple to black!
🌱 Average seed weight is around 0.42-0.45 mg!
🌱 This seed can pass through the digestive system of many livestock grazers and still germinate the next season!
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10/19/2026

It's time for the reveal! Our secret seed from Friday is... SPURRED ANODA! Here are a few fun facts about spurred anoda to get your week started right!
🌱 Seedbank longevity is only around 3-6 years!
🌱The 'spur' in this w**d's name comes from the small spur-like projection at the base of the petals!
🌱This w**d belongs to the Malvaceae family!
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Stillwater, OK
74078

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