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Southern land-grant universities strengthen rural connectivity

Land-grant universities across the south are addressing the growing demand for digital connectivity in rural areas by leading research-based efforts to expand broadband, strengthen digital skills and connect communities to essential services.
Southern land-grant universities strengthen rural connectivity
New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A new wheat variety is on its way to market this fall and is perhaps OSU's most widely adapted since Duster in the early 2000s.

wheatDepartment of Plant and Soil SciencesOSU Wheat Improvement TeamOSU AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchThe Cowboy Code
OSU Agriculture names Chris Eck recipient of Whatley Award

Thu, Feb 5, 2026

Chris Eck, an associate professor in the OSU Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Leadership, received the James A. Whatley Award for Meritorious Research in Agricultural Sciences.

Ferguson College of AgricultureDepartment of Agricultural Education Communications and LeadershipOSU AgricultureOSU Ag Research
Loss named Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award recipient

Wed, Feb 4, 2026

Dr. Scott Loss, a professor in the OSU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, received the 2025 Sarkeys Distinguished Professor Award for his teaching, research and Extension work.

OSU Ag ResearchOSU AgricultureDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementFerguson College of AgricultureOSU Extension
Wu named Crop Science Society Fellow

Wed, Jan 28, 2026

Yanqi Wu, a professor in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, was named a Crop Science Society of America Fellow. The award recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievements.

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Students lead the way in protecting Theta Pond through hands-on water research

Tue, Jan 20, 2026

This year, a team of environmental science students from the Ferguson College of Agriculture is studying the pond's water quality, applying advanced sampling techniques and gaining experience with real environmental challenges.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchEnvironmental Science Program
Eyes in the Sky: A new perspective on research from the air

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

Drone technology research is helping to improve the lives of farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma by allowing them to pinpoint possible issues and provide a faster response.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU Ag ResearchOSU AgricultureCowboy JournalDepartment of Agricultural Education Communications and LeadershipMagazine
Oklahoma Water Resources Center is securing the future of Oklahoma’s water

Fri, Dec 19, 2025

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center has collaborated with hundreds of entities to improve and sustain Oklahoma’s water resources, while supporting student education.

Oklahoma Water Resources CenterOSU AgricultureOSU Ag Research