Oklahoma State University is building a new agronomy center and a veterinary hospital.

The construction of the veterinary clinic is estimated at $330 million. The funding includes $250 million allocated by state authorities in 2025. The facility will be located on the site of the current agronomic research station north of Highway 51. At the same time, part of the area, including the Magruder Plots, will remain as agricultural land.

To modernize the agronomic facility, state authorities have allocated $40 million for the creation of the Agronomy Discovery Center. It will be located on a site northwest of the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Western Road. To complete the project funding, the university needs to raise $10 million in private donations by July 2027. As of September 1, 2026, 51 donors have already contributed $8.7 million.

The Agronomy Discovery Center will specialize in wheat breeding, soil science, crop production, forage crops, and turfgrass. The project involves the creation of a modern greenhouse complex, field laboratories, and a Center for Agricultural Diagnostics and Education. According to Jayson Lusk, Vice President and Dean of the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the new facilities will allow researchers and students to more effectively solve the challenges facing the state's agriculture.

The new veterinary hospital is intended to replace the existing one, which accommodates fewer students. The facility will be equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment equipment, including CT and MRI scanners, radiation therapy tools, and specialized facilities for large livestock animal care. According to Richard Prather, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, the new space is necessary to improve the quality of training and ensure veterinary care, which directly affects the safety of the country's food system.

Currently, both projects are in the design stage. As university president Kayse Shrum noted, the implementation of these initiatives is aimed at developing the state's economy and the practical application of scientific developments in farms across all 77 counties of Oklahoma.