Fall semester begins and students dig in
Experiential learning began the first week of classes for students in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. Continue reading…
More details at: https://agronomy.unl.edu/undergraduate-programs
Agronomy and Horticulture seminar series starts Sept. 9
This fall’s Agronomy and Horticulture seminar series begins with “Exploring Co-learning in Agroecology” presented by Nebraska’s Charles “Chuck” Francis on Sept. 9. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/seminars
Basche to receive ASA Early Career Award
Andrea Basche, an assistant professor in cropping systems in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, will be formally presented with the American Society of Agronomy Early Career Award at the ASA Awards Ceremony Nov. 8 during the scientific society’s Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/iyaq
Daigh is new associate professor of Vadose Zone Science
Aaron Lee M. Daigh joined the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture and Biological Systems Engineering Aug. 15 as associate professor of Vadose Zone Science. His position is 60% research and 40% teaching and will provide research, teaching and service to departmental committees. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/4hkvCoal char research article summarized in CSA News
Coal char research in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture was highlighted in a summary of the Journal of Environmental Quality article “Coal Char Mitigates Nutrient Loss from Soil” published in the April issue of CSA News magazine. Continue reading…
Researchers develop guide to fighting redcedar invasion
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln project to improve efforts against redcedar invasions has received an $81,690 grant from NET. Agronomy and Horticulture's Dirac Twidwell and Dillon Fogarty developed that unified vision with the publication of their vulnerability guide. Continue reading…
Husker research focuses on atrazine
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln project to detect atrazine dissipation and evaluate herbicide programs without atrazine has received a $47,154 grant from the NET. Amit Jhala, associate professor of agronomy and horticulture and Nebraska Extension weed management specialist, leads the project. Continue reading…
Night-time heat is killing crops. Scientists are rushing to find resilient plants
Researchers at Arkansas State University Biosciences Institute are part of a wider project to understand the impacts of nocturnal temperatures on crops, a collaboration that also includes the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Harkamal Walia is leading the research collaboration at Nebraska. Continue reading…
ORED selects next cohort for Research Leaders Program by Research and Economic Development
Fifteen University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty members, including Marc Libault, associate professor in agronomy and horticulture, have been selected to participate in the third cohort of the Office of Research and Economic Development’s Research Leaders Program. Continue reading…
Husker Suit-up Sept. 11–18
The Husker Suit-Up event, hosted by JCPenney and UNL Career Services, allows students the opportunity to build their professional wardrobe with discounts on career and dress apparel. Continue reading…
Originally published September 9, 2022 -
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