Eminent Faculty 

Congratulations to Sam Fuhlendorf, Regents professor and Groendyke Chair in Wildlife Conservation in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management, for receiving the Eminent Faculty Award, which honors one faculty member in the university system each year for contributions to instruction and service.

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.

Objectives and Key Performance Indicators - Ferguson College of Agriculture

The pursuit of broad priorities and the success of critical actions depend on measuring specific objectives through key performance indicators. Performance indicators provide a mechanism for measuring progress and ensuring OSU Agriculture’s initiatives and priorities are effectively implemented and achieved. Accordingly, the following sub-goals emerge for the Ferguson College of Agriculture that support the priorities and critical actions of OSU Agriculture’s strategic plan.

1. Increase undergraduate enrollment to 3,500 by Fall 2030.
2. Increase graduate enrollment to 450 by Fall 2030.
3. Achieve a 75% undergraduate six-year graduation rate by 2030. 
4. Achieve a 95% undergraduate placement rate at graduation by 2030.
5. Create new curriculum in emerging areas aligning with OSU Agriculture’s priority areas, including certificates and micro-credentials, as well as expanding hybrid and online delivery methods and platforms to address the continuing educational needs of the agricultural and natural resource workforce.

OK Pork Council Supports Animal Excellence

The Oklahoma Pork Council made a generous gift to the OSU Swine Research and Education Center to support building improvements and ensure the long-term sustainability of this vital program. The gift is part of OSU Agriculture’s Animal Excellence initiative, a comprehensive effort to elevate teaching, research and Extension programs that impact animal health. The initiative includes the creation of the Beef Center of Excellence and facility and technology upgrades to modernize OSU’s animal teaching and research units.

Modernization to Support the Food Industry

The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center launched a major modernization effort following a $6 million investment from the Oklahoma Legislature to expand support for Oklahoma’s growing food and agricultural processing sector. Secured in 2025 with support from leadership of the FAPC Industry Advisory Committee and statewide partners, the investment modernizes equipment, product innovation spaces and production areas across the facility. FAPC’s modernization effort is one of three initiatives identified in OSU Agriculture’s strategic plan to serve Oklahoma and make a global impact.

Students' Hands-on Water Research

At the heart of the OSU campus, Theta Pond is more than a scenic backdrop for photos and evening walks; it’s an active classroom. This year, a team of environmental science students is studying the pond’s water quality, applying advanced sampling techniques and gaining experience with real environmental challenges.

“SUNUP” - What's a Good Bull Really Worth in 2026

Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, revisits the annual topic — What is a good bull worth in 2026?

“Oklahoma Gardening” - Best of Parks

“Oklahoma Gardening” shares some garden inspiration as it visits Martin Park, learns more about the history of the Oklahoma City Park system and looks back at its trip to Franklin Park in Columbus, Ohio.

Snow Day

The OSU campus welcomed its first snowfall of the season, while producers across Oklahoma continue working diligently to care for their livestock through freezing temperatures.

The Code Calls

How will you answer? Supporting OSU Agriculture helps further initiatives to positively impact the lives of Oklahomans and the state's economy.