10/24/2026
What if healthier food started in the field?
This National Food Day, we're highlighting how Oklahoma State Plant and Soil Sciences is contributing to research that could change the nutritional value of everyday foods.
Through advancements in wheat breeding and production practices, student researchers are exploring ways to increase the fiber content of wheat, potentially improving public health without requiring major changes to what consumers eat.
With research into higher-fiber wheat dating back to 2012, OSU continues to help shape the future of agriculture and food production.
Read more about this research:
https://agresearch.okstate.edu/news/articles/2026/osu-agriculture-is-part-of-a-national-initiative-to-make-food-healthier