Agronomy and Horticulture

Husker students get hands-on learning in PLAS 425/AGRO 825 Cover Crops in Agrosystems and a PLAS 132 Plant Science Lab.
Husker students get hands-on learning in PLAS 425/AGRO 825 Cover Crops in Agrosystems and a PLAS 132 Plant Science Lab.

Hands-on learning in cover crops and plant science

Husker students get hands-on learning in PLAS 425/AGRO 825 Cover Crops in Agrosystems with Agronomy and Horticulture Associate Professors Andrea Basche and Sam Wortman, and PLAS 132 Plant Science Lab with Associate Professor of Practice Meghan Sindelar. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/m6x8
 
Zach Nienhueser, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln agronomy major and summer intern for Helena Agri-Enterprises out of Norkfolk, speaks to producers at a grower meeting.
Zach Nienhueser, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln agronomy major and summer intern for Helena Agri-Enterprises out of Norkfolk, speaks to producers at a grower meeting.

Nienhueser is Helena Northern Business Unit Intern of the Year

Zach Nienhueser, a senior agronomy major in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, received first place in the 2024 Northern Business Unit Intern of the Year Scholarship Awards presented by Helena Agri-Enterprises. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/r36p
 
Charlotte Brockman, an agronomy major, and Ryleigh Grove, a plant biology major, will participate in research with a faculty mentor this fall.
Charlotte Brockman, an agronomy major, and Ryleigh Grove, a plant biology major, will participate in research with a faculty mentor this fall.

Brockman and Grove to participate in research with faculty mentor this fall

Nebraska’s Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. Charlotte Brockman and Ryleigh Grove will participate in research with a faculty mentor this fall. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/oa6j
 
With a three-year, nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s James Schnable will help develop the first digital twin of a corn field.
With a three-year, nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s James Schnable will help develop the first digital twin of a corn field.

Schnable to help launch first 'digital twin' of corn field

Digital twins are revolutionizing a range of industries, from manufacturing to health care to ride-hail services like Uber. Virtual replicas of supply chains, vehicle parts, traffic routes and beyond enable companies to rapidly innovate and adapt. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/2meq
 
Participants in the first-ever Great Plains Biochar Conference attend the poster session. The conference was held Sept. 24 to 26 in Lincoln.
Participants in the first-ever Great Plains Biochar Conference attend the poster session. The conference was held Sept. 24 to 26 in Lincoln.

Great Plains Biochar Conference held in Lincoln in September

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, Nebraska Forest Service and Nebraska Biochar Initiative hosted participants passionate about the future of biochar at the first Great Plains Biochar Conference Sept. 24 to 26 at the Graduate Hotel in Lincoln. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/0dw9
 
Goran Malidza, president of the Serbian Weed Science Society (left), awards Stevan Z. Knezevic with the a Certificate of Appreciation on Sept. 24 during the 12th Serbian Weed Science Society Conference in Serbia.
Goran Malidza, president of the Serbian Weed Science Society (left), awards Stevan Z. Knezevic with the a Certificate of Appreciation on Sept. 24 during the 12th Serbian Weed Science Society Conference in Serbia.

Serbian Weed Science Society honors Nebraska’s Knezevic

The Serbian Weed Science Society honored Stevan Z. Knezevic, a professor of integrated weed management in agronomy and horticulture, with a Certificate of Appreciation on Sept. 24 during the 12th Serbian Weed Science Society Conference, held at Silver Lake, in Serbia. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/v8q2
 
Husker Pantry is Available to Students
Husker Pantry is Available to Students

Husker Pantry is Available to Students

Husker Pantry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln supports students facing food and hygiene insecurity. Open to all enrolled students, it offers non-perishable food and hygiene products through a simple online ordering system. Community contributions keep the pantry functioning. Continue reading…

More details at: https://pantry.unl.edu/
 
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