Warren E. Kronstad was a faculty member in the Crop and Soil Science department from 1959-1998. Kronstad lead the Wheat Breeding Project, which created new varieties of wheat. Kronstad received the Oregon State University Distinguished Professor Award.
Russ Karow is a professor and department head of Crop and Soil Science. Karow began as an Extension Specialist in 1983, later being promoted to Associate Professor in 1988.