DEPARTMENT OF PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

OSU’s turfgrass program hits global stage for FIFA World Cup Final

The World Cup Final will be played on Tahoma 31, a warm-season bermudagrass developed by OSU Agriculture researchers that has become the industry standard for sports complexes worldwide.

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OSU’s turfgrass program hits global stage for FIFA World Cup Final

Thu, Jun 11, 2026

OSU Agriculture is part of a national initiative to make food healthier

Wed, May 27, 2026

OSU professor named an AAAS Fellow for work in plant genetics

Tue, Mar 31, 2026

Endarra 81 pushes OSU’s turfgrass program into a new era

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

OSU-developed purple wheat variety brings new health benefits to wheat products

OSU wheat breeding program releases new variety

Thu, Mar 9, 2023

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

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Super Bowl LVII to be played on Oklahoma State University turfgrass

Wed, Feb 8, 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

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Brett Carver awarded the OSU Eminent Faculty Award

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

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Ag faculty win OSU Convocation awards

Mon, Dec 19, 2022

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

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OSU Extension reduces lab testing rates for drought-stricken producers

Wed, Oct 5, 2022

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

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Farmers face uncertainty with summer crops

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.

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Oklahoma wheat harvest is 75% complete

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.

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OSU on the forefront of developing higher quality wheat

Tue, Jun 7, 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.

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Irrigation Education

Fri, May 27, 2022

OSU faculty facilitate master irrigator program.

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Growing New Beginnings

Fri, May 27, 2022

Oklahoma schools create a new opportunity for Native American students.

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