Congratulations to Department of Agronomy and Horticulture May 2024 graduates. Pictured are the graduating students who attended the departmental celebration May 17. | Luqi Li, Agronomy and Horticulture
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln conferred 3,567 degrees during its May commencement exercises. Forty-seven students in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture received degrees. Continue reading…
Vladimir Torres-Rodriguez, a postdoctoral associate in the Schnable Lab, developed and tested an innovative gene-analysis method, focusing on RNA, that greatly boosts the ability to identify corn genes. | Lina Lopez, Schnable Lab
The genome of a corn plant contains almost 40,000 genes, thousands more than the human genome. Husker scientists have taken a major step forward in identifying the function of corn genes. Continue reading…
The collaborative study by UNL faculty and international partners analyzed a database of more than 14,000 smallholder cornfields across seven countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. This field is in Rwanda.
An international partnership that includes University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers has demonstrated how smallholders in Africa can double maize yields by adopting better agronomic practices. Continue reading…
Gabrielle Clifton, a sophomore agronomy major, has gained valuable skills and broadened her knowledge of plant breeding and potential career paths by applying for the university’s First Year Research Experience program.
Gabrielle Clifton worked as a breeding program lab assistant in Nebraska’s Soybean Breeding Program with Luis Gerardo Alejandro Posadas Martinez and George Graef through the university’s First Year Research Experience program. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Soil Judging team took home six awards this year from the National Soil Judging Contest hosted by Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Soil Judging team took home six awards this year from the National Soil Judging Contest, which was hosted by Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Continue reading…
Growers, crop consultants and educators are encouraged to attend Nebraska Extension's Weed Management Field Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., June 26, 2024, at the South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is excited to offer the fourth annual 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, near Mead, Nebraska. Continue reading…
The faculty awards, coordinated by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, recognize faculty members who advance the university's mission in teaching, research, extension and service. New this year, faculty award nominations will be accepted through Aug. 1, 2024. Continue reading…
Join the Nebraska Water Center in Lincoln on October 9 and 10, 2024, for our annual Nebraska Water Conference. The conference will highlight successful collaborations and innovations in Nebraska water and discuss future opportunities in water research and management. Continue reading…
How can we ensure everyone has long-term availability of clean water and nutritious food in the face of a changing climate? The 2025 Water for Food Global Conference will tackle this critical question, convening global experts to explore innovative solutions and build a more resilient tomorrow. Continue reading…