The Founding College of OSU
Since 1868, we have served as the engine of science that drives innovation, supports industry, and offers education and opportunity for ANYONE to grow into their fullest potential.
Grow With Us
Living Out Our Land Grant Mission
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.
Top Story
Oregon’s hazelnut harvest could break records
Thanks to new hazelnut varieties developed at Oregon State University, the industry is thriving in spite of setbacks.

Currants and gooseberries add tart-sweet bounty to Oregon gardens
According to Scott Lukas, a berry specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service who holds the Endowed Professorship for...

New material designed at OSU represents breakthrough in medical imaging
Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent with the potential to...

Oregon inflation-adjusted farmland values drop while Idaho sees healthy growth
Dan Bigelow, an Oregon State University agricultural economist, analyzed data from the USDA’s June Area Survey, which uses producer responses to...
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
More Student Stories
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.



