The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crops Judging Team competed in the West Texas A&M University Collegiate Crops Contest in Canyon, Texas, Feb. 19. As a team, the Huskers placed third overall in the four-year college division. Continue reading…
Andrea Basche, Kim Todd and Cheryl Dunn, faculty and staff in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, were honored for their outstanding support to students during the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Family & Friends Recognition Awards ceremony March 4 in the Willa Cather Dining Complex. Continue reading…
After analyzing satellite-based imagery from NASA and the European Space Agency, Husker researchers, including Dirac Twidwell, have concluded that the Nebraska Sandhills are among the grasslands best positioned for long-term conservation. Continue reading…
Patricio Grassini, associate professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, is a partner in a project led by Regrow Ag called Niche that aims to optimize crop variety placement in Sub-Saharan Africa. Niche was awarded a $5M, 4-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Continue reading…
Mitchell Stephenson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Agronomy and Horticulture associate professor, and forage and range management specialist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, has been appointed interim director of the Panhandle Center. Continue reading…
Bailey Ahlberg joined the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Feb. 21 as the office supervisor. She will oversee the Office Professionals team by delegating tasks to provide whatever office assistance is needed by department staff, faculty and students, or visiting scholars. Continue reading…
The Staff Senate Exploratory Committee will hold listening and information sessions with staff in March 2022 to gather feedback on the proposed staff governance body. The group would represent and advocate for University of Nebraska–Lincoln staff. Continue reading…
In a collaboration with the Nebraska Water Center, part of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, a team of School of Computing Senior Design students is in the process of completely revamping the Nebraska Vadose Zone program’s current data systems. Continue reading…
Applications for the second cohort of the Peace Corps Prep program are due Mar. 11 on MyWorld. All undergraduate students in good standing are invited to apply for this unique program that combines coursework and hands-on experience to prepare for Peace Corps service or an international career. Continue reading…
Spend an evening of food, music and fashion at “Global Glam: An Evening of Fashion, Diversity and Community" March 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Wick Alumni Center. Tickets are limited, and all are welcome to enjoy a global community. Continue reading…