The fall 2016 “Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series” begins with “Extension Master Gardener Program—a hidden gem” at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 in 150 Keim Hall, UNL East Campus, with refreshments served at 3 p.m. Continue reading…
More details at: http://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/agronomy-horticulture-seminar-series-kicks-off-sept-16/
Bijesh Maharjan joined the UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture faculty Sept. 6 as a soil and nutrient management specialist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center. Maharjan will be responsible for conducting research and extension programs focused on improved soil productivity. Continue reading…
More details at: http://cropwatch.unl.edu/2016/new-soils-and-nutrient-management-specialist-joins-panhandle-rec
The prospect of a higher-yielding Corn Belt could rest – or advance – on a conveyer belt monitored by cameras that boast superhuman sight, according to new research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue reading…
More details at: http://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/study-in-contrasts-system-advances-analysis-of-corn/
Samantha Teten, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln agronomy major, has been recognized as the Helena Chemical Company's 2016 Outstanding West Central Division Intern Award winner. Teten, a sophomore from Johnson, Nebraska, was selected from a competitive group of 59 interns throughout the Midwest. Continue reading…
More details at: http://agronomy.unl.edu/news/agronomy-major-teten-named-top-intern
Christian Elowsky joined the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Sept. 1 as a new assistant professor of practice. His current appointment is 60 percent teaching of plant science courses and 40 percent research involving confocal microscopy and forensic biology. Continue reading…
More details at: http://agronomy.unl.edu/news/unl-agronomy-and-horticulture-welcomes-elowsky
James Schnable, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture, co-authored a study published in the Aug. 18 issue of the journal Science. Continue reading…
More details at: http://agronomy.unl.edu/news/schnable-co-authors-study-gene-regulation-networks
Joe Keaschall joined the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture faculty, Aug. 15, as the new plant breeding professor of practice. He comes to UNL from DuPont Pioneer where he was the corn product program director for Latin America and the Southern/Western United States. Continue reading…
More details at: http://agronomy.unl.edu/news/nebraska-native-keaschall-joins-unl-agronomy-and-horticulture
With the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Calculator and a walk-through inspection, schools get graded for the likelihood of insects, rodents and other unsavory, often-hidden pests. IPM is a science-based, decision-making process to identify and reduce risks to human health and the environment. Continue reading…
More details at: http://ianrnews.unl.edu/ipm-calculator-guides-schools-pest-intervention
The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Graduate Student Association hosted the Women in Science Workshop on Aug. 5. This one-day workshop brought together students, faculty, staff and industry to bring awareness of the opportunities available to women in science. Continue reading…
More details at: http://agronomy.unl.edu/news/women-science-workshop-inspires
Undergraduate Research and Extension Experiential Learning Fellowship in Integrated Agronomic Systems provided a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to work directly with experts and faculty mentors in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Continue reading…
More details at: http://agronomy.unl.edu/news/undergraduates-spend-summer-developing-extension-and-research-skills-unl-mentors
Agronomy Ph.D. student Caleb Roberts has been named a Great Plains Graduate Fellow. The Graduate Fellows Program of the Center for Great Plains Studies provides space for selected graduate students to work, meet, obtain support, learn from fellow students and engage with center faculty and staff. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/e0g8