John Yungen completed a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science at Oregon State College in 1950 and 1959, respectively. He was a Professor of Agronomy and later Superintendent at the Southern Oregon Experiment Station from 1950-1988.
Impact of alkali and leaf cutter bee pollinator project in Umatilla and Malheur counties' was $.5 million in 1957 and $4.5 million in 1963. Project cost: $20,000.