December 2025

Season’s Greetings. We’ve had a wonderful year of growth and would like to thank everyone for their support of OSU Agriculture.

Thank you to all the farmers and ranchers across the state. It’s a privilege to work alongside you as you work to feed and clothe people in Oklahoma, the United States and all across the world. We look forward to working with you as we make food more affordable, safer, tastier and healthier.

It is an honor to interact with such outstanding faculty and staff. I enjoy working with each of you as we serve our students and fulfill our teaching mission by conducting research and fieldwork that creates new knowledge and advances our understanding, ultimately increasing agricultural productivity. I appreciate our Extension professionals, who bring that knowledge into the hands of people who need it.

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Jayson Lusk

Vice President and Dean

OSU Agriculture

Holiday Wishes

Dairy calf with a holiday wreath about its neck in the OSU Agriculture holiday video.

Celebrating an “Udderly” Incredible Year

As we celebrate a year of accomplishments for OSU Agriculture in 2025, we look forward to a prosperous 2026. From our herd to yours, we wish you a happy holiday season!

Dr. Lusk's Lens

Jayson Lusk shakes hand with a student during the Fall 2025 graduation.

Congratulations, Graduates!

Caps off to the fall 2025 Ferguson College of Agriculture students who graduated with their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. 🎓

Mission Focus

OSU Agriculture is comprised of the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies: OSU Ag Research and OSU Extension. Learn the latest from our three mission areas.

Cody Loganbill in his orange gown and other graduation regalia.

Teaching

Cody Loganbill, an agribusiness major from Lawrence, Kansas, is the fall 2025 orange gown recipient.

Research

Eastern redcedars are contributing to the spread of the lone star tick, creating a range of problems.

Extension

OSU Extension offers up tips to keep your home safe from various hazards over the winter months.

Shaping Tomorrow Today, The Future is Now

Three students participate in a mock sales call with a real salesperson.

Increase Research Extension Output and Impact

OSU Agriculture has a comparative advantage in providing experiential learning opportunities to on-campus students, Extension and off-campus audiences. To expand experiential learning within OSU Agriculture, investments must be made to enhance facilities and opportunities, increase staff support and integrate practical experiences into the curriculum.

Campus Pulse

Horse Judging Team

The Horse Judging Team finished off the season strong, claiming the world championship title during the AQHA World Show Collegiate Judging Contest in Oklahoma City, marking OSU’s fifth world championship title in the past decade.

Livestock Judging Team

The Livestock Judging Team brought home the coveted bronze bull at the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky, marking OSU’s 24th national championship and 18th high individual.

Meat Judging Team

The Meat Judging Team finished as reserve national champions at the International in Dakota City, Nebraska. Two team members were named All-Americans for their outstanding achievements during the season.

Roots of Resiliance

Mental Health Awareness

Lyndall Stout, host of “SUNUP,” reminds Oklahoma producers just how much they mean to OSU Agriculture. OSU Extension offers a Farm Stress Resource Collection designed to support farmers, their families and rural communities by offering mental-health and well-being resources tailored to the unique pressures of agricultural life.

On Air

The Food Files

In this episode, Darren Scott and Andrea Graves from OSU’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center break down what food processors and value-added businesses should prepare for in 2026, from regulatory and labeling changes to formulation updates and shifting consumer expectations.

Listen to The Food Files Episode

Voices from the Field

“SUNUP” - The Latest on Wheat & Canola Crops

Josh Bushong, OSU Extension West District area agronomy specialist, shares the latest insights on the progress of Oklahoma’s wheat and canola crops.

Sow and Grow

How to Attract Bats to Your garden (and Why You Should!)

“Oklahoma Gardening” - How to Attract Bats to Your Garden

Casey Hentges, host of “Oklahoma Gardening,” talks with Mark Turner, OSU Extension wildlife specialist, about the important role bats play in our environment.

Photo Spotlight

Fresh-picked pecans are scooped by a pair of hands.

Pecan Harvest

Handfuls of pecans are collected at OSU’s Cimarron Valley Research Station in Perkins, Oklahoma.

News & Events

Dirty Dozen

Upkeep and removal of 13 invasive plant species across the state is important as they pose severe danger to rangelands.

Early Career Award

Applications for the Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Achievement Awards are now open until Jan. 31, 2026.

Holiday Debt

With careful planning and thoughtful spending, families can create lasting memories without breaking the bank.

Enjoy Traditions

A few adjustments and thoughtful meal planning can keep blood glucose in check while enjoying family recipes.

Give to OSU Agriculture

The Code Calls

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