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Ferguson College of Agriculture

Graduate Student Pursuing Sustainable Crop Performance and Yield in Weed Science

Aug 24, 2026

Learn more about Sushmita Dey’s research on improving winter wheat competitiveness against herbicide-resistant Italian ryegrass and developing more sustainable weed management strategies.

Plant and Soil Sciences Ph.D. Student Plans to Bridge the Gap Between Cutting-Edge Agronomic Science and Farming Communities Through Focus on Data-Driven Precision Nutrient Management Tools

Aug 24, 2026

Learn more about Samson Olaniyi Abiola’s research in crop physiology and nutrient management and his work toward developing practical solutions for farmers.

OSU Weed Geneticist and Ecophysiologist on Researching Methods to Reshape the Seedbank and Developing Solutions for Weed Management Challenges

Aug 17, 2026

Learn more about Dr. Albert Kwarteng’s research in weed genetics, herbicide resistance, crop-weed competition and sustainable integrated weed management strategies.

Plant and Soil Sciences Professor on Creating an Ideal Environment for Soil Research and Uplifting Students

Dec 12, 2025

A profile of Chongyang Oliver Li an OSU assistant professor of environmental soil chemistry highlighting his research on soil nutrient cycling and contaminants his teaching goals and his commitment to student mentorship and interdisciplinary environmental science.

Graduate Student Focuses on Water Scarcity and Cotton Production

Dec 12, 2025

Digvijay Mohite, a Plant and Soil Sciences Ph.D. student, studies precision agriculture and soil science, focusing on sustainable cotton production under limited irrigation in the Oklahoma Panhandle to address declining Ogallala Aquifer water levels.

Dr. Sergio Abit – Appointed the Director of Undergraduate Research and Honors for Ferguson College of Agriculture

Dec 12, 2025

Dr. Sergio Abit has been named director of Undergraduate Research and Honors for OSU’s Ferguson College of Agriculture. In the role, he works to expand undergraduate research opportunities and student mentorship across the college.

Research Associate at OSU Developing GMO-Free Gene-Edited Wheat

Dec 10, 2025

OSU research associate Chunliu Zhuo is using advanced gene-editing tools to develop improved wheat varieties. Her work supports sustainable agriculture by creating higher-yielding, climate-resilient wheat cultivars.

Graduate Student Researches Yield Optimization and Waste Reduction to Improve Farm Systems Worldwide

May 15, 2025

Aicha Biaou, a Ph.D. student at Oklahoma State University, researches remote sensing techniques for optimizing corn yield in the U.S. Panhandle, aiming to enhance water and resource management for global food security, while also enjoying mentoring and considering future careers in academia or industry.

Plant and Soil Sciences Professor Utilizes Knowledge in Precision Nutrient Management to Uplift Oklahoma through Teaching, Research and Extension

May 14, 2025

Learn about Brian Arnall, the Sitlington Endowed Chair in Agriculture at OSU, focusing on precision nutrient management and enhancing plant and soil sciences.

Graduate Student in Plant and Soil Sciences Pursues Research Screening Troublesome Weeds

May 8, 2025

Amna Dar, a graduate student at OSU, researches herbicide resistance in Oklahoma wheat to support local growers. Inspired by her science-focused family and early work with ARS, she chose OSU for its welcoming atmosphere. She hopes to continue in agricultural research and later pursue a doctorate.