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.
Advanced technology used in the construction of Oklahoma State University’s New Frontiers Agricultural Hall creates a unique hands-on learning experience for students. Nine students from the OSU Institute of Technology in Okmulgee recently had the opportunity to tour the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall construction site to learn about some of the technology, including the Hilti JAIBOT, used in building the new home for OSU Agriculture.
A multi-state research project headed by Randy Raper, assistant director of Oklahoma State University Ag Research, recently received the National Excellence in Multistate Research Award. The project studies the use of drones in agriculture.
Oklahoma State University researchers will look at how nitrogen management affects nitrous oxide transmissions from sorghum and the impact of nitrogen management on plant physiology as part of the Climate-Smart Commodities Project.
Oklahoma State University recently honored a distinguished group of individuals who have brought distinction to the Ferguson College of Agriculture and have demonstrated a continuing commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources.
Feng Feng, a molecular biologist with Oklahoma State University, is researching how microbes in the plant’s roots provide it with necessary nutrients while also hindering the plant’s immunity to infection.
The Oklahoma State University New Frontiers campaign, which will help build a state-of-the-art teaching, research and Extension facility for OSU Agriculture, is creating unique opportunities for supporters to give back to the university. With the option to donate commodities, farmers can invest in the future of agriculture.
A group of Oklahoma financial institutions are supporting the Oklahoma State University New Frontiers campaign to help build a new home for OSU Agriculture. Armstrong Bank, established in 1909 in Vian, is one of 11 financial institution affiliates to invest in replacing OSU’s aging Agricultural Hall.
The third annual Rural Renewal Initiative Symposium will be held Oct. 5 on the Oklahoma State University campus. The event unites stakeholders and researchers from across the U.S. to share current rural renewal research.
