November 2025

As the semester winds down, students are wrapping up final projects and preparing for exams. While classroom learning is essential, some of the most impactful lessons happen beyond the lecture halls.

At OSU Agriculture, we’re proud to offer students hands-on experiences that build character and cultivate a strong work ethic. Whether in our labs, on our farms or out in the field, these opportunities are more than just jobs; they’re transformative learning experiences.

One of our nearly 200 student workers in the Ferguson College of Agriculture is my son, Harrison, a junior studying agribusiness. He and several classmates work at the North Range, a research cow-calf operation overseen by Dr. Dave Lalman in the OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences. There, they’ve learned to fix fences, tag and vaccinate calves, and take on the responsibility of feeding and watering cattle, no matter the weather.

Students who work at our cattle operations, the Swine Farm or the Agronomy Farm may not remember the exact grade they earned on a final project, but they will carry with them the life lessons and work ethic developed through these experiences.

I’m committed to expanding these kinds of meaningful, hands-on opportunities for our students.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

A student worker sits on a 4-wheeler during sunset.

Jayson Lusk

Vice President and Dean

OSU Agriculture

Dr. Lusk's Lens

Jayson Lusk speaks at an OSU podium during the Health Forum.

Health Works Forum

Dr. Lusk served as the welcome speaker during the inaugural Health Works: Bridging Knowledge and Action Forum on campus. The forum focused on the need to drive real change through collaboration, innovation and outreach to improve lives across our state.

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.

Five National FFA officers pose for a photo.

Teaching

OSU students, including one from the Ferguson College of Agriculture, make their mark as National FFA officers.

Research

The OSU Wheat Improvement Team is collaborating with a national group to increase fiber in wheat.

Extension

OSU Extension is working to improve financial literacy across the state with several simulation programs.

Shaping Tomorrow Today, The Future is Now

Increase Research Extension Output and Impact

Increasing research and Extension output, as well as impact and communicating public value, are crucial for advancing OSU Agriculture priorities. Several actions will be pursued to achieve these outcomes, including investing in customer relationship management systems, enhancing OSU Agriculture’s digital presence, promoting the creation of digital tools and decision aids to serve stakeholders, modernizing Extension fact sheets and increasing research citations and views.

By leveraging these strategies, OSU Agriculture can significantly enhance its research and Extension impact, benefiting the agricultural community and contributing to sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.

Campus Pulse

The Code Calls

OSU launched a bold new chapter in its history with the public unveiling of The Code Calls, a $2 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign. The campaign aims to transform lives, strengthen communities, and elevate OSU's impact across the state and beyond through private support.

Learn More about The Code Calls Campaign

On the Air

The Food Files

One wrong word on a label can get your product pulled off the shelf. In this episode, host Darren Scott talks with William McGlynn about the official rules that define what we can call foods like milk, peanut butter and ice cream.

Listen to The Food Files Episode

Voices from the Field

“SUNUP” - What the Government Reopening Means for Oklahoma Ag Producers

Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricultural policy specialist, breaks down what the government reopening means for federal programs, timelines and producer decision-making. She explains how the extended Farm Bill provisions will impact commodity programs, conservation initiatives and risk-management tools, as well as what Oklahoma farmers and ranchers should watch for as policy discussions continue.

Sow and Grow

“Oklahoma Gardening” - From Field to Table: The Secret to Sweet, Long-Lasting Sweet Potatoes

Want to grow sweeter, longer-lasting sweet potatoes in your home garden? The OSU Student Farm team shares the process of digging, curing and storing sweet potatoes the right way.

Photo Spotlight

Three people riding horses during sunset.

Riding the Range

Isaac Manley, herd manager, and students check cattle on horseback at the OSU Bluestem Research Range.

News & Events

Food Pantry Strain

During the federal government shutdown, more than 680,000 Oklahoma families did not receive their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and many turned to local food pantries to help them continue providing nutritious food for their tables.

Peat Moss Alternatives

An OSU food crop expert is studying alternatives to peat moss in commercial and domestic vegetable crop production.

Sustainable Irrigation

Through grant funding from the USDA Agriculture & Food Research Initiative’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems Program, a transdisciplinary, five-year project kicked off this year, aiming to develop water-smart production systems.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

OSU Extension offers helpful ideas on how to reduce, reuse and recycle during the holiday season, when household waste can increase.

Give to OSU Agriculture

Plant Seeds of Progress

Supporting OSU Agriculture helps further initiatives to positively impact the lives of Oklahomans and the state's economy.

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