Agriculture and agricultural sciences are critical to the economic future of the U.S., and public investment in land-grant universities is essential if they are to remain "on the frontline of sustaining and securing America's leadership and competitiveness," says a new report. Continue reading…
Roberto Lenton, one of the world’s foremost experts in water management and development and chairperson of the independent World Bank Inspection Panel, has been named to lead the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska, NU President James B. Milliken announced.
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The Nebraska 4-H Foundation is planning an alumni reception from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 3 in the 4-H and FFA Building on the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Continue reading…
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crop Management and Diagnostic Clinic Aug. 25 will provide a close-up look at late-season field conditions. Continue reading…
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Since 1953, "Backyard Farmer" has been providing research-based answers to gardening questions. As it keeps up with the times, the program is making a splash on iTunes U and YouTube, where it is among the most popular surfing destinations. Continue reading…
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An IANR News Service story about the latest Rural Poll's findings on rural Nebraskans use of social media was in part the basis for an editorial in the Lincoln Journal-Star.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Prairie Restoration Workshop and Organic Farm Tours will be Aug. 20 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continue reading…