This latest Oklahoma State University wheat variety, released by OSU Ag Research in January 2026, doesn’t just have the standard resistance to leaf and stripe rust and high baking quality. It also contains anthocyanins, the same food pigments found in pomegranates and blueberries, which provide antioxidants that benefit gut and brain health.
Nearly 8,000 miles away from his home state of Punjab, India, fourth-generation farmer Harsanjam Singh is leaving his mark through research in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture. Formerly a master’s student and now a doctoral student in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Singh’s research in soil science and crop production is developing innovative solutions for farmers across Oklahoma.
When Aicha Biaou left her home in Togo, West Africa, to pursue her Ph.D. in plant and soil science at Oklahoma State University, she carried a vision for the future of farming. Today, her research in precision agriculture is helping bridge the gap between technology and sustainability in the field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From an app all about plants, to an agronomy podcast, to a wheat text group, OSU Extension is using innovative technology to translate scientific information and make it more accessible for producers and the public.
