Agronomy and Horticulture

Brandi Simon (left), assistant professor of practice in plant pathology, along with research manager Christine Smith, use a mechanical planter to distribute corn and sorghum seeds at the university's Havelock Farm in northeast Lincoln. Craig Chandler | Un
Brandi Simon (left), assistant professor of practice in plant pathology, along with research manager Christine Smith, use a mechanical planter to distribute corn and sorghum seeds at the university's Havelock Farm in northeast Lincoln. Craig Chandler | Un

Planting innovation: Schnable Lab maintains research momentum

Summertime at Nebraska is officially in full swing — but for Husker faculty and staff members, the hard work of carrying out the university’s mission never stops. Continue reading…

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Bijesh Maharjan stands near a pasture north of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. David Ostdiek | Communications Specialist Panhandle REC
Bijesh Maharjan stands near a pasture north of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. David Ostdiek | Communications Specialist Panhandle REC

Soil Health Gap establishes benchmark for soil health management

Soil health advocates say interest is growing in nurturing the health of the vital natural resource. But there’s no standard way to measure soil health or predict its potential for improvement. Now, soil scientist Bijesh Maharjan is proposing a name and a concept. Continue reading…

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Originally published June 19, 2020 - Submit an Item