Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Mon, Aug 07, 2023

Through a new award from the National Science Foundation, a team of researchers, led by OSU, is launching a project to address climate issues affecting rural communities directly.

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

Jerry May is celebrated for his early career success in the precision agriculture industry.

Mon, Apr 24, 2023

OSU Agriculture field days kick off this week with Tipton Wheat Field Day on Wednesday and the Wheat & Forages Field Day in Chickasha.

Fri, Mar 31, 2023

Two Oklahoma State University students have been awarded the 2023 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious national honors recognizing outstanding students seeking research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Thu, Mar 09, 2023

Oklahoma State University has a new hard red winter wheat variety called High Cotton on its way to the commercial market this fall.

Wed, Feb 08, 2023

State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, recently installed Tahoma 31 bermudagrass on its field. Scientists at Oklahoma State University developed the grass, which is known for its drought resistance and cold hardiness. Super Bowl LVII will be played at the stadium on Sunday.

Fri, Jan 13, 2023

Brett Carver, regents professor and wheat genetics chair in the Oklahoma State University Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, received the Eminent Faculty Award last month. Carver has spearheaded the creation and release of multiple wheat cultivars that are prominently used in Oklahoma due to their disease and pest resistance.

Mon, Dec 19, 2022

Faculty members from OSU Agriculture were honored at the university's annual Convocation awards ceremony in December.

Wed, Oct 05, 2022

OSU's Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory has reduced costs for nitrate toxicity, forage and feed testing, and livestock water testing.

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

A lot of Oklahoma corn crops are being repurposed for animal feed due to the drought causing crop failure. Yield is predicted to be lower than usual for most Oklahoma summer crops.

Wed, Jun 22, 2022

Following a delay with heavy rains in early June, Oklahoma wheat harvest is finally well under way with 75% of the state harvested as of June 21.

Tue, Jun 07, 2022

At Oklahoma State University’s recent Lahoma Field Day, wheat genetics chair Brett Carver explains how OSU is on the verge of releasing new wheat varieties with higher gluten quality.