Oklahoma State University Department of Plant & Soil Sciences

We had a great time seeing everyone last night at our Plant and Soil Sciences Scholarship Banquet. Special thanks to all our donors who come out to support our department and our students!

Congratulations to all our scholarship recipients!

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A new Oklahoma State University bermudagrass variety is setting the standard for residential lawns.

Meet Endarra 81 — built with exceptional drought tolerance, strong disease resistance and quality homeowners can rely on. It makes the most of every drop of water with a dense, deep root system.💧

A better lawn starts below the surface.
🔗 Read more about Endarra 81: https://okla.st/4bYW0d0

Growing solutions for agriculture 🌱

Learn how an Oklahoma State University Department of Plant & Soil Sciences doctoral student is collaborating with producers to explore irrigation, nitrogen management and innovative production strategies.

Read more: https://okla.st/4s3fXpQ

A new Oklahoma State University wheat variety is bringing a bold new color to Oklahoma wheat fields. 🟪

Meet OSU-P92 — a purple wheat packed with anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries and pomegranates. This variety combines unique genetics, strong agronomic traits and exciting potential for farmers, millers and bakers alike. 🌾

The future of wheat is growing in Oklahoma.
🔗 Read more here: https://okla.st/4urdAyG

In 2025, the OSU Extension Soil, Water, Forage Analytical Laboratory analyzed 28,210 soil samples from across Oklahoma.

Before you plant or fertilize, know what your soil needs. A simple soil test helps you apply nutrients accurately, avoid over-application and make informed decisions for lawns, gardens and pastures.

Start with the soil. Learn how to submit a sample through your local OSU Extension office at the link below.
🔗: https://okla.st/3MCjlc6

A new Oklahoma State University variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat.

Meet Wyatt - named after OSU wrestling national champion Wyatt Hendrickson. This variety combines exceptional yield performance with strong straw strength, large kernels and resilience farmers can count on. 🌾

A strong season starts with strong genetics.
Read more here: https://okla.st/3MG8DkE

The one where our department heads are spinning with excitement for the start of a new school year! 🤩🎉 Less than a week until our friends in the #FergusonFamily are back together!