Agronomy and Horticulture

Sarina Janssen, a senior agronomy major (from left), and Benjamin Janssen, a junior plant biology major, with course instructor Andrea Basche, identify plants grown for the Cover Crop Challenge activity in Agronomy 425/825 Cover Crops in Agroecosystems.
Sarina Janssen, a senior agronomy major (from left), and Benjamin Janssen, a junior plant biology major, with course instructor Andrea Basche, identify plants grown for the Cover Crop Challenge activity in Agronomy 425/825 Cover Crops in Agroecosystems.

Nebraska faculty lead one-of-a-kind national cover crop course

With a lot of time, planning, collaboration with other institutions and a $10 million USDA-NIFA CAP grant, Nebraska faculty in agronomy and horticulture offer a cover crop course like none other in the country. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/9hsd
 
The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture and Nebraska Extension offer a student gardening competition starting May 6. | Shutterstock
The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture and Nebraska Extension offer a student gardening competition starting May 6. | Shutterstock

The Biggest Grower competition returns in May

The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture and Nebraska Extension will host a high school student gardening competition again starting May 6. Nebraska students will have the chance to start their own backyard or patio garden to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for their families and communities. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/the-biggest-grower
 
Originally published April 6, 2022 - Submit an Item