The OSU Crops Team began in the 1920s. This team helped train students into grain graders who would then work for various ports and other grain selling and trading locations.
As the team travels to Modesto, CA. We wanted to showcase one of the top commodities in Stanislaus County.
Since a bushel of Wheat is 60 lbs, we wanted this level to represent of the most iconic grain crops grown in the state of Oklahoma.
Hundredweight (cwt) is the standard unit of measure for rice. We don't have much rice in Oklahoma, but California is the second largest rice producing state in the nation.
Triple Nickle or Delta Pine 555 was a standout cotton variety for many years. This is the average airfare cost for Crops Team members traveling to Modesto, CA. If you donate at this level, you will receive an invitation to the Senior Sendoff Picnic at the end of the spring semester.
A ton is 2,000 lbs, so this level is showing a "ton" of support for the OSU Crops Team. If you donate at this level, you will receive an invitation to the Senior Sendoff Picnic at the end of the spring semester.