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Accuracy of Agricultural Images in Children's Literature: an Analysis of Selected Children's Books on Farm Animals from 1950 to 2005
(Oklahoma State University, 2007-07-01)
The purpose of this study was to determine the perceived accuracy and acceptability of common domesticated farm animal images in selected children's non-fiction books published from 1950 to 2005 for 2- to 7-year-olds. The ...
Expansion of Social Media in Agriculture: a User Profile of Twitter's @AgChat, @FollowFarmer and @TruffleMedia Followers
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)
This study included registered Twitter users who follow @AgChat, @TruffleMedia and @FollowFarmer accounts. The sample (N = 7,275) was sent a direct message with a survey link and asked to complete the survey. An instrument ...
Editor Preferences for the Use of Scientific Information in Livestock Publications
(Oklahoma State University, 2006-05-01)
The purpose of this study was to determine the use of scientific information in monthly livestock magazines through a survey of editor perceptions of the amount, type, and sources of information used. Editors of monthly ...
Effects of Changing Farm Structure on Rural Migration in the United States
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)
A decline in rural migration in the United States has been a concern to many for the last few decades. Simultaneously, corporate agriculture has grown its market share to dominate the industry. Given the dependence of many ...
Real-time use of soil moisture data for refined GreenSeeker sensor based N recommendations in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and effect of foliar p fertilization on corn (Zea mays L.) grain yield and phosphorus use efficiency
(2009-07)
Scope and Method of Study: I. The hypothesis was that soil moisture measurements would allow for more precise prediction of yield potential and more efficient N fertilizer use efficiency. The objectives were: to determine ...
Fairgoers' Attitudes Toward Livestock Fair Exhibits at the California State Fair
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)
Public and policy maker understanding of agriculture and natural resources is a national research priority set forth by the American Association of Agricultural Education. Due to a geographic distancing from agriculture, ...
Livestock Photographers' Ethical Perspectives Regarding Digital Photo Manipulation
(Oklahoma State University, 2014-07-01)
Advancements in photo editing software allow photographers to use several different tools to change the shape and composition of an animal, which has left the livestock industry in need of a set of standards to reference ...
Identifying Organizations with Roles in Disaster Resiliency for Rural Areas and Agricultural Businesses in Oklahoma: a Delphi Study
(Oklahoma State University, 2013-12-01)
In an effort to increase resilience, the purpose of this study was to describe the perceptions of two groups of professionals, one agriculture-focused and the other disaster-focused, regarding organizations that should be ...
Oklahoma State University Freshman-level Students' Trust in Sources for Information About Agriculture
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-05-01)
The population of this study was composed of all freshman-level students in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) (N = 500) and sought to determine the perceived ...
Competencies Needed by University Graduates of Agricultural Communications in the Republic of Mali, West Africa
(Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)
This study indicated that more than half of the Malian media professionals (57.7%) were in their mid-career with an age range of 36 to 45, and the majority were male (73.1%). More than half of the media professionals held ...