The Department of Crop and Soil Science solves problems related to field crop agriculture, natural systems, rural and urban economies, and natural resource management.

Get a Bachelor of Science Degree in Crop and Soil Science

As an undergraduate, you'll have many chances for hands-on learning. Research opportunities for students include projects in breeding plants for food, oil and other uses, the science behind soil health, small farm operations and more, while your required internship will introduce you to the different career options available to you once you graduate. Student club activities will help you hone your leadership skills, positioning you for an exciting career in agronomy, soil science, or plant breeding.

Learn about Graduate Programs

The Department of Crop and Soil Science offers graduate work in the following areas:

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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Our Students

Going Places

Angel Hammon | Agricultural Sciences | Class of 2021 | Susanville, California

Gates Millennium Scholar | Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

STEM Leaders | International Agriculture Club 

First Generation College Student

Faces: Eric Soto title

Eric Giovanni Soto | Crop & Soil Science with Agronomy option

The Dalles Oregon | First-generation college student

Men's Soccer Club Goalkeeper | Class of 2022

MANRRS Chapter President and Community Representative Officer

 

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In the News

Oregon IPM Educator Paola Sotelo-Cardona (left) talks to participants at a bilingual event in Eugene showcasing the center's work.  Credit: Silvia Rondon

OSU Extension collaborates with Oregon IPM Center to answer pest management questions

As an agronomist with the Oregon State University Extension Service, Gordon Jones gets many questions on a variety of topics, including field...

Sagar Sathuvalli, associate professor and Extension potato breeding specialist, conducts research at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center.  Credit Lynn Ketchum

OSU leads the way in developing disease-resistant and sustainable potato varieties

Oregon's potato industry is a significant part of the state's agriculture, with over 43,000 acres dedicated to potato farming. The state's...

Jacob Powell, Extension crops and livestock faculty member, inspects wheat in one of his field trials in Sherman County.  Credit: Alyson Yates

OSU research boosts Oregon wheat production

Approximately 740,000 acres of winter wheat and other wheat varieties are planted in Oregon, making it one of the top crops in the state. The...

Welcome Dr. Nan Xu

Dr. Nan Xu earned her Ph.D. in Soil and Water Sciences from the University of Florida, where she specialized in sustainable crop production...