The surrounding area provides agronomic conditions for the production of wheat, corn, sorghum, cotton, sugar beets, peanuts and vegetable crops. Other areas supporting the Division of Agriculture include the Dryland Agriculture Institute , the Cattlemen's Carcass Data Service , the Feedlot Research Group , and the Equine Industry Program . One of every five jobs in the United States is related to agricultural production, processing, distribution, or consumption of fed grains, food and fiber. The curriculum is designed to develop a fundamental knowledge base in agriculture in addition to critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and interpersonal skills. The University's reputation as a first-class institution is enhanced by the outstanding faculty within the Division of Agriculture.
Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate students.
One out of four students receives a scholarship. Graduate research assistantships are also available.