Agronomy and Horticulture

Senior agronomy major Charlotte Brockman,left, received the the Martin A. Massengale Outstanding Senior Award from Martha Mamo, agronomy and horticulture department head. Lana Koepke Johnson | Agronomy and Horticulture
Senior agronomy major Charlotte Brockman,left, received the the Martin A. Massengale Outstanding Senior Award from Martha Mamo, agronomy and horticulture department head. Lana Koepke Johnson | Agronomy and Horticulture

Agronomy and Horticulture Spring Banquet honors students, faculty, staff, alumni

Over 125 students, faculty, staff, emeriti, alumni, industry leaders and guests celebrated and honored the achievements of students, faculty and staff, past and present, at the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Spring Banquet on April 4 in the Nebraska East Union. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/banquet2025
 
Patricio Grassini, professor of agronomy and horticulture, is co-author of a paper in the journal Nature Food that outlines a different way to estimate crop yields and crop gaps. Aaron Nix | University Communication and Marketing
Patricio Grassini, professor of agronomy and horticulture, is co-author of a paper in the journal Nature Food that outlines a different way to estimate crop yields and crop gaps. Aaron Nix | University Communication and Marketing

International team calls for new approach to estimate crop yield potential, gaps

An international team of agronomists is calling for a new approach to estimate crop yield potential and gaps — information that is critical in planning how to meet growing food demand. University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers made major contributions to the study. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/7fc8
 
Nevin Lawrence, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist, holds the award he received from Western Sugar.  Chabella Guzman | PREEC Communications
Nevin Lawrence, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist, holds the award he received from Western Sugar. Chabella Guzman | PREEC Communications

Weed Scientist recognized by Western Sugar Cooperative

Thinking outside of the box, Nevin Lawrence, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist, has been able to find solutions for the aggressive weed Palmer amaranth, Amaranthus palmeri, for sugar beet growers in Nebraska. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/t6zw
 
Agronomy and horticulture graduate student Abraham Akuoko, left, is presented his award letter from WSWS president Tim Prather. Courtesy Photo
Agronomy and horticulture graduate student Abraham Akuoko, left, is presented his award letter from WSWS president Tim Prather. Courtesy Photo

Western Society of Weed Science awards top honors to graduate student

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Agronomy and Horticulture graduate student Abraham Akuoko earned recognition in both graduate student presentation competitions at the 2025 Western Society of Weed Science Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/20qr
 
A prairie strip separates rows of wheat at Michigan State University's experimental crop site. Kurt Stepnitz | Michigan State University
A prairie strip separates rows of wheat at Michigan State University's experimental crop site. Kurt Stepnitz | Michigan State University

Study: Bioenergy crops help farmers restore healthy soil

Organic matter such as carbon is key to healthy soil and crop productivity. Yet modern farming practices tend to deplete this vital resource. In a newly published study, scientists with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center used a unique long-term field experiment to show how farmers can rebuild Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/prbu
 
Husker Cancer Support, Strength in Every Story: Honoring, Supporting, Inspiring
Husker Cancer Support, Strength in Every Story: Honoring, Supporting, Inspiring

Husker Cancer Support - Campus Event

The Husker Cancer Support event 2025 is a campus community centered initiative at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln dedicated to raising awareness, fostering hope, and providing support to those impacted by cancer. The theme for this year is Strength in Every Story: Honoring, Supporting, Inspiring Continue reading…

More details at: https://events.unl.edu/2025/04/18/188241/
 
Originally published April 15, 2025 - Submit an Item