Lauren Wilson isn’t exactly sure how she landed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to study agriculture, genetics and plant pathology. But she is thrilled to be here. Continue reading…
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Rane Parr, senior environmental engineering major at Elon University in Elon, North Carolina, spent the summer of 2023 in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Research Experience Undergraduate program. The following is a blog post about her experiences. Continue reading…
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Kristina Alas, doctoral student in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture specializing in plant breeding and genetics, received the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture 2023 Graduate Student Teaching Award. Continue reading…
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Junior agronomy major, Gracie Schneider, discusses her 2023 summer internship with Nutrien Ag Solutions. Continue reading…
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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has awarded stipends to 221 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor during the 2023-24 academic year. Two Agronomy and Horticulture students have received UCARE awards. Continue reading…
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As fall rolls in and the temperatures begin to cool, it’s a great time for a stroll around the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campuses. And behind the brick and mortar are the stories of people who made their marks on the university. Continue reading…
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Started in 1912, the Knorr-Holden Plot near Scottsbluff is perhaps the world’s oldest irrigated continuous corn research plot. It was recently commemorated with a sign to mark its significance to both Nebraska history and agricultural research history in Nebraska. Continue reading…
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Remarks and visuals by Platte Basin Timelapse will be one of the keynote presentations for the 2023 conference of the North American Invasive Species Management Association in Lincoln. The event will be held Oct. 16-19 at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. Continue reading…
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In turfgrass areas, perennial broadleaf weeds are difficult to control. Perennial broadleaf weeds include dandelions, ground ivy, white clover, to broadleaf plantain. But why use postemergence herbicide for perennial broadleaf weed suppression and why fall is the best time for chemical control?
Nebraska beef producers and corn growers can enhance their operations by attending the 2023 Cover Crop Grazing Conference. Scheduled for November 7, the conference will take place at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead. Continue reading…
“Workshop #3: Small Lab Machines” is on Tuesday November 7th at 5:30 pm in Beadle E121.1. This month’s workshop is focused on how to use the small machines found in laboratory settings. You will get hands-on experience learning how to use: incubators, vortexes, centrifuges, plate readers, pH meters, Continue reading…
The Nov. 8 organic farming conference will assist growers thinking about transitioning to organic farming & those that are newly certified organic farmers. The conference will focus on how growers can improve soil fertility, manage weeds, & develop resilient crop rotations for organic grain farms. Continue reading…
The competition, for Nebraska college students, will allow students to pitch their ideas through two stages of vetting, with financial prizes awarded to the winners. Students who wish to participate will need to apply by Dec. 1. Click below to read more about upcoming preparation sessions. Continue reading…
