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As we close another successful academic year, congratulations to the graduates of the Ferguson College of Agriculture. Your hard work, perseverance and dedication have prepared you to make meaningful contributions to agricultural sciences, natural resources and communities across Oklahoma and beyond. We are proud to call you Cowboy alumni.
Sincere appreciation goes out to our faculty and staff for an outstanding semester. Your commitment to teaching, research, Extension and service continues to advance the mission of OSU Agriculture.
In addition, we are deeply grateful for the continued support of our alumni, donors and friends. Your generosity and partnership with OSU Agriculture help create opportunities for our students, strengthen our programs and ensure a bright future for the agricultural industry. We are truly thankful to the state legislature for the $40 million investment in creating new agronomy facilities in Stillwater, which would not have been possible without our friends’ commitments and support.
As summer begins, we hope you find time to recharge and reflect on the many accomplishments of this academic year. Thank you for all you do to support our students, our college and the future of agriculture.
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Jayson Lusk
Vice President and Dean
OSU Agriculture
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Congratulations, Graduates!
Caps off to the spring 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture students who graduated with their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. 🎓
| | 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. | |
Teaching
The Ferguson College of Agriculture selected Jacie Wolfinger, an animal science major from Lexington, Nebraska, as its spring 2026 orange gown recipient. Wolfinger represented the college as its gonfalon carrier at spring commencement.
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Research
OSU researchers are advancing the industry understanding of dark-cutting beef through interdisciplinary work across the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences and the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center.
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Extension
As OSU Extension celebrated its 112th anniversary on May 8, local county offices across the state hosted open houses throughout the month, allowing residents to learn about the wide variety of programming Extension offers.
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Agronomy Discovery Center Investment
The Oklahoma Legislature approved $40 million in state funding to help support the Agronomy Discovery Center at OSU’s Agronomy Research Station in Stillwater. This comprehensive modernization will enhance OSU’s agronomy research enterprise — from its world-renowned wheat breeding program to its nationally recognized turfgrass science program and broader crop and soil research — and strengthen Oklahoma’s $42 billion agricultural economy.
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4-H Day at the Capitol
4-H members visited the Oklahoma State Capitol on April 22 to share the impact the Oklahoma 4-H program is having on them, their communities and the state.
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Wheat Day at the Capitol
Members of the wheat industry celebrated the passage of HB 4054, supporting the Agronomy Discovery Center, and delivered fresh bread to legislators on April 28.
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Ag Day at the Capitol
OSU Agriculture participated in Ag Day at the Capitol on April 29 to showcase its initiatives and promote the importance of agriculture in the state.
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Beef Center of Excellence Advisory Board
Oklahoma State University welcomed experts from across the beef supply chain to campus for the inaugural Beef Center of Excellence Advisory Board meeting. The Beef Center of Excellence is a cross-disciplinary effort to drive innovation, sustainability and profitability for cattle producers. The advisory board members had the opportunity to connect with faculty and students and learn about the research and Extension activities happening across OSU Agriculture.
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Dean’s Dialogue
Jayson Lusk invites special guests to join him during the Dean’s Dialogue series to address relevant issues in agriculture.
| | Donnie Smith, former CEO of Tyson Foods, discussed his current work in the poultry industry. | | David Newman, CEO of the National Pork Board, talked about the future of the pork industry. | |
U.S. Farm Report College Roadshow
The U.S. Farm Report filmed its College Roadshow broadcast from OSU in front of Agricultural Hall. The live taping allowed students, faculty, staff and fans to participate in the event, with students getting creative and hand-designing signs held in the background of the shoot.
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Faculty and Staff Awards
Three OSU Agriculture faculty and staff members were awarded for their work and contributions to the industry.
| | Scott Senseman, associate vice president of OSU Ag Research, was presented with the agInnovation Award for Excellence in Leadership, recognizing those who have served the regional associations of agInnovation and the national land-grant system with exemplary distinction. | | Rodney Holcomb, McLaughlin Family Endowed Chair, assistant director of the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center and professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association. | | Edmond Bonjour, senior OSU Extension specialist and director of OSU’s Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program, received the Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension from the Southwestern Branch of the Entomological Society of America for his leadership and work. | |
Extension Experience
Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricultural and food policy specialist, discusses health and biosecurity following a Small Flock Poultry Workshop.
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The Food Files - FAPC
Learn what co-packing, shared facilities, and your own kitchen look like, the trade-offs to consider, and how to decide which option aligns with your needs.
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The Urban Gardener
Natalie Evans, OKC Beautiful’s executive director, talks about OSU Extension and OKC Beautiful’s partnership to bring a conference to Oklahoma City.
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SUNUP - What Soil Erosion is Doing to Your Land
Daniel Adamson, OSU Extension soil and water conservation specialist, demonstrates how soil erosion affects overall land health and long-term productivity. Learn how erosion impacts soil quality, water movement and conservation outcomes, along with practical insights for improving soil and land management.
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Oklahoma Gardening - How to Stop Bird Window Collisions: The 70% Fix You Can Do at Home
Tim O’Connell, associate professor in the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, shares why our cities and homes might just be the most important stopovers for our feathered friends. He explains the hidden challenges birds face around buildings and the simple fixes like window dots and warmer, downward-facing lights that can help reduce deadly window collisions by 70%.
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Buzzing into Bloom
Spring flowers and pollinators bring color and life to The Botanic Garden.
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Rural Hotspot
OSU Extension celebrated its Rural Hotspot Lending Program, hosting its Big Check Presentation at Fairview Public Library with AARP Oklahoma. OSU’s Rural Hotspot Lending Program has exceeded expectations.
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Research to Reality
Biosystems and agricultural engineering seniors demonstrated diversity in engineering with their annual Senior Design event research projects for OSU faculty and staff, stakeholders and the general public.
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Leaving their Mark
The DJR Implements student research team made their mark on the future of agriculture in their senior year by contributing to research on a technology that could change the way farmers plant seeds.
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Protecting the Herd
As Oklahoma enters the spring season, Jonathan Cammack, OSU Extension specialist for livestock entomology and parasitology, offers tips for handling ticks and flies around cattle and protecting the herd.
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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.
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Oklahoma State University Agriculture
202 Agricultural Hall
Stillwater, OK 74078
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