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Top 10 Funded Research Projects in FY2025
Another Strong Year for CAS Research
FY2025 marked another outstanding year for the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over $110 million in research funding awarded to our top projects. We continue to secure major support from state, federal, and non-profit partners—fueling discoveries, industry solutions, and community outreach that advance Oregon and global agriculture. Below are the top 10 research awards received by CAS faculty in the past year.
Cultivating Prosperity: CAS Strategic Plan 2025-2030
At the College of Agricultural Sciences, we are proud to advance the goals of Oregon State University’s strategic plan, Prosperity Widely Shared. Our plan, Cultivating Prosperity, reflects the vital role that agriculture, food systems and natural resources play in building a more prosperous, equitable and sustainable future. Cultivating Prosperity is our collective road map. It affirms our commitment to student success, research with impact and partnerships that strengthen Oregon.
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Oregon State once again lands in nation’s top 10 for best online bachelor’s degrees
Students who pursue a degree online with Oregon State University receive an outstanding education thanks largely to the expertise of the OSU...
Agrivoltaics- a triple win
Professor Chad Higgins of Oregon State University is one of the most optimistic scientists you’ll meet. His team studied 20 million possible...
Mulch Is Dirtier Than You Think
“Plastics are disrupting the microbiome of the soil,” said Susanne Brander, an associate professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences at...
Changes to cougar diets and behaviors reduce their competition with wolves in Yellowstone, study finds
“In North America and worldwide, carnivore communities are undergoing major changes,” said ...
Faces of AgSci
"One thing that I’m most passionate about is educating the public including family members and close friends about agriculture."
- Jimena Anguiano, Agricultural Sciences Major
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We Are Out There
With 14 branch experiment stations and extension services in all 36 counties, the College of Agricultural Sciences is embedded in communities not just in Oregon, but across the nation and the world.
