Oklahoma State University - Department of Agricultural Economics

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Carmen Kuiper, an agribusiness and animal science senior, on being crowned 2026 OSU Homecoming Queen!

She represents the Agricultural Economics Department and the Ferguson College of Agriculture so well. We are so proud to celebrate Carmen and all she brings to the Ferguson Family. Congratulations, Carmen!

10/20/2026

This year’s conference features an Uncertainty in Livestock Panel. Attendees will hear from panelists about how producers are managing this uncertainty at the Rural Economic Outlook Conference on November 4. To see the full conference schedule, click on the link below.

Register at http://www.agecon.okstate.edu/

10/12/2026

We are proud to celebrate the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness students who have been named OSU Seniors of Significance!

These students have made an impact both inside and outside the classroom through their leadership, involvement, and commitment to the Ferguson College of Agriculture. We’re excited to recognize their accomplishments and celebrate all they’ve brought to the Ag Econ family.

Congratulations, Seniors of Significance! We can’t wait to see where your Cowboy journey takes you next.

10/06/2026

09/30/2026

Participants will hear from the Uncertainty in livestock panel which includes OSU Agricultural Economics faculty and producers. The Rural Economic Outlook Conference will be held on November 4. For more information or to register for the conference, visit http://www.agecon.okstate.edu/.

09/28/2026

Join us for the Farm to Fork festival on October 3rd at 1:00 p.m., at the OSU Botanic Gardens.

Come learn more about agriculture, connect with the community and support the Ferguson College of Agriculture and the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at this immersive, student-led event! Can't wait to see you there!

09/21/2026

Producers, lenders, and policy-makers seeking to gain insight into the rural agricultural economy and make more informed decisions will be interested in attending the 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference, Wednesday, November 4 at the Conoco Phillips OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater. The excellent lineup of topics includes livestock market uncertainty, farm transitions, data centers in Oklahoma, grain market trends, along with updates on the Food and Ag Products Center, ag finance, and ag policy.

The registration fee is $50 and includes breakfast, lunch, and breaks.

Click on https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/agecon/extension/rural-economic-outlook-conference.html for the conference agenda and to register for the 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference.

09/19/2026

See you at the tailgate!

09/18/2026

Need Ag Econ swag? Want to help our Graduate Student Association at the same time?! Check out the apparel store available now! Deadline to order is October 11!

Link: https://ageconfall2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

09/08/2026

Congratulations to Shelby Sumner, a PhD student in Agricultural Economics, for winning first place in the GSS/C-Fare Policy Communication Competition at the 2026 Agriculture and Applied Economics Association Conference!

Shelby’s presentation explored the economics of delaying New World Screwworm through temporary border closures. Rather than asking whether these policies completely prevented the disease, she examined how the time created by these measures allowed for increased preparedness and why that “bought time” can have significant economic value when developing animal disease policies.