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COVID-19 has brought significant challenges to each one of us, our operations, our community and our country,” said Martha Mamo, Head of the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Here's what's happening to keep you informed about the department and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Continue reading…
After he became the manager of his family farm, Carlos Martinez of El Salvador wanted to learn more about agronomy, so he researched online for educational opportunities and classes. He found the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Agronomy and Horticulture Online and Distance Education program. Continue reading…
Seven Department of Agronomy and Horticulture faculty members were honored for their outstanding support to students during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Parents’ Recognition Awards ceremony March 6 in the Willa Cather Dining Complex. Continue reading…
Charles Shapiro, agronomy and horticulture professor emeritus, was named a Soil Science Society of America Fellow at the 2019 American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and SSSA International Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading…
New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has led to the discovery of a novel gene that improves drought adaptation in wheat — a breakthrough that could contribute to increased world food security. Continue reading…
The Nebraska Master Naturalist program, which provides volunteers with hands-on experiences in Nebraska’s natural resources, has announced three 2020 training sessions for the adult conservation education program. Registration is open at nemasternaturalist.org. Continue reading…
The Testing Ag Performance Solutions program has been awarded an $850,000 Conservation Innovation Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service. TAPS was one of 19 Conservation Innovation Grant projects awarded this year. Continue reading…
The Office of Undergraduate Research is seeking faculty mentors who are committed to student success through high-impact learning practices like undergraduate research and are interested in developing projects and opportunities for first year students. Continue reading…
The Office of Graduate Studies and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has developed and identified resources on and off campus to help you address questions you have due to COVID-19. Take a look at resources available for your mental health, remote teaching responsibilities, and overall well-being. Continue reading…
The Office of Graduate Studies is seeking nominations for service on the UNL Graduate Council beginning August 2020. The Graduate Council serves as the administrative body for the Office of Graduate Studies and as an advisory body to the Dean for Graduation Studies.
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