Much of the research in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering directly ties into crop and soil science as well as preservation of natural resources through the development of environmentally friendly technologies related to crops, biofuels and water preservation.

OSU ag engineers have created a new co-fermentation method that turns sugars into alcohols, organic acids and ketones without the environmental impact. Others have collaborated in an international network of researchers to monitor and document the signs and impacts of drought and to overcome water security issues.

OSU Ag Research continually strives for industry and technology development. Other areas, such as animal and plant sciences, are also developing new technologies and techniques to benefit the management practices of agricultural producers.

Some technologies developed by our researchers include the GreenSeeker, the Glance-N-Go app and tools for detecting plant pathogens. Another way OSU Ag Research helps advance the ag industry is by building its future leaders through fostering undergraduate and graduate student researchers.