Agronomy and Horticulture

Workers at Robinette Farms in Martell, Nebraska, plant salad greens in one of three high tunnels on the farm.
Workers at Robinette Farms in Martell, Nebraska, plant salad greens in one of three high tunnels on the farm.

Micro-irrigation work boosts Nebraska economic development, food security

Multiple departments in IANR are working with the USDA to strengthen small-scale irrigation in Nebraska. The efforts address real-world needs and can boost small business development, promote urban agriculture, diversify Nebraska ag and boost underserved communities’ access to nutritious food. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/7oyj
 
Husker turfgrass competition teams stand with a replica of the U.S. Open trophy on the trade show floor during the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Conference Feb. 3–6.
Husker turfgrass competition teams stand with a replica of the U.S. Open trophy on the trade show floor during the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Conference Feb. 3–6.

Husker turfgrass teams compete in turf contests

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln turfgrass competition team finished 16th out of 76 teams from 29 universities at the 31st Annual Collegiate Turf Bowl competition Feb. 5. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/v2em
 
Huskers take runner-up in the Undergraduate Range Management Exam competition and third in the Rangeland Cup at the Society for Range Management’s annual meeting Feb. 10 in Spokane, Washington.
Huskers take runner-up in the Undergraduate Range Management Exam competition and third in the Rangeland Cup at the Society for Range Management’s annual meeting Feb. 10 in Spokane, Washington.

Huskers take top honors in range contests

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln placed runner-up in the Undergraduate Range Management Exam competition and third in the Rangeland Cup at the Society for Range Management’s annual meeting Feb. 10 in Spokane, Washington. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/7tvh
 
Graduate students competing in the departmental Elevator Speech Contest included Sai Subhash Mahamkali V. S, Vipin Kumar, Bibash Rokaya, Harshita Mangal, Molly Boyd, Somdatta Achar. Not pictured is Noshin Ara.
Graduate students competing in the departmental Elevator Speech Contest included Sai Subhash Mahamkali V. S, Vipin Kumar, Bibash Rokaya, Harshita Mangal, Molly Boyd, Somdatta Achar. Not pictured is Noshin Ara.

Kumar, Achar and Boyd earn Elevator Speech Contest Awards

The Agronomy and Horticulture Graduate Student Association in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture hosted the 2025 departmental Elevator Speech Contest Feb. 11. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/9h67
 
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