By Sophia Fahleson
Nearly 8,000 miles away from his home state of Punjab, India, fourth-generation farmer Harsanjam Singh is leaving his mark through research in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture. Formerly a master’s student and now a doctoral student in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Singh’s research in soil science and crop production is developing innovative solutions for farmers across Oklahoma.
While completing his bachelor’s degree at Punjab Agricultural University, Singh said he became interested in research.
“During my undergraduate years, it was exciting to hear about new research when agronomists, breeders or other experts presented their work,” he said. “I was always intrigued by ag research and how there is always some gap that can be filled.”
Interested in continuing to study agronomy with an emphasis in crop production following graduation, Singh said he began researching graduate assistantships in the U.S. He applied and was selected for a position within the Ferguson College.
“OSU was the school that was offering the real, hands-on experience in agriculture,” Singh said. “We are involved in field activities, crop production and so much more through our coursework and research.”
Throughout his time as a master’s student, Singh studied the adaptability of cover crops for cotton production in Oklahoma.
The goal of the project is to manage soil erosion in cotton production, Singh said.
Source : okstate.edu