Undergraduate Students
Crop and soil science students gain strong foundation in the natural sciences and experience hands on learning.
David Hannaway Fulbright Scholar
Professor David Hannaway Blogs His Experiences as a Fulbright Distinguished Chair in China
Improving China’s grasslands and cultivated forages through education and mentoring is the ultimate goal of Hannaway's time in China.
Melissa Stresing
Student Spotlight
Soil science undergraduate Melissa Stresing partners with landowners to tackle agricultural soil issues.
Working In the Heart of the Critical Zone
Assistant Professor Julie Pett-Ridge focuses her research on the area that's critical to sustaining Earth's terrestrial life.

Crop Science & Production

We're committed to acquiring, integrating and sharing basic and applied knowledge about field crops and cropping systems in an ever-changing world.
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Soil Science

We strive to understand the structure and function of the earth's surface. Our broad discipline includes soil biology, chemistry, physics, fertility, and pedology.
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News

Add the buzz of mason bees to your garden
"The diversity of flowers requires a diversity of pollinators," said George Hoffman, entomology researcher (OSU Extension)
New OSU wheat varieties promise yield, rust resistance
Two new OSU soft white winter wheat varieties are being touted for their high yield potential and stripe rust resistance. (Capital Press)
Bringing barley back
Oregon State University research aims to give old grain new prominence in food and beer. (Register-Guard)
Proclamation can't replace state funding for weed control
Andy Hulting, extension weed specialist at Oregon State University, characterized the loss as “pretty devastating.” (Capital Press)
OSU Celebrates Barley Days: Celebration Slated for May 17
On Friday, May 17, Oregon State University invites the community to the fifth annual Barley Days (Corvallis Advocate)
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Events

May
28
Social parasitism by the Cape honey bee (Apis mellifera capensis)
Presented by: Ellen Topitzhofer Part of the combined...
May
28
Sinapis alba: A Potential Oilseed Rotation Crop for the Willamette Valley
Presented by: Alyssa Duval Part of the combined...
May
29
Hyslop Field Day
Presentations: Welcome and meadowfoam program update...
May
30
Perspectives on the Future Roles of US Land Grant Universities in Plant Breeding
Plant Breeding is widely acknowledged as a critical...
Jun
04
Contributions of Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria and Archaea to Nitrification in Forest Soils
Presented by: Xinda Lu Part of the combined graduate...