Agronomy and Horticulture

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Dustin Andreason (left), a member of the UNL Crops Judging Team, examines leaf and stem features for plant identification in Plant Science Hall as part of a regional competition Feb. 15.

Crops Judging Team stands out for student-focused instructional approach

Garrett Kuss, coach of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crops Judging Team, empowers his students to guide the club’s instructional focus. The result: increased value for team members in preparing them for a career in agronomy. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/osfq

IANR Writing Fellows program coordinator is Christine Booth (front) and graduate students are Sujani De Silva (second row, from left) and Jaber Ghorbani Kahrizsangi, Nafisa Lubna (third row, from left) and Jennifer Okoliko, and Kevin Steele (back row).

IANR Writing Fellows program sees enthusiastic response

A new pilot program aims to help graduate students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources better communicate their research to fellow scientists and the general public. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/sia8

A decade-long study on putting greens revealed valuable information on their changing physical properties.

Revisiting a groundbreaking putting green study

A decade-long study on putting greens, led by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Roch Gaussoin, professor emeritus of agronomy and horticulture, revealed valuable information on their changing physical properties. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/8vqu

Nebraska vineyards face uncertain outlook after February polar vortex

The polar vortex that gripped Nebraska in February with seven consecutive days of sub-zero temperatures may have serious implications for the state’s vineyards. Continue reading…

More details at: https://nwgga.com

March 27 is the last day to RSVP for the spring banquet

The Agronomy and Horticulture Spring Banquet will be April 4 and the last day to RSVP is March 27. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/springbanquet25

Nominator Sam Wortman (left) and Anne Streich (right) pose for a photo at the CASNR Awards Luncheon May 12, 2023. Streich was honored with the Lawrence K. Crowe Outstanding Undergraduate Advising Award.

The CASNR Dean’s Office is accepting nominations for awards

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Dean’s Office invites you to submit nominations for the Lawrence K. Crowe Outstanding Undergraduate Advising Award, the Graduate Student Advising Award, the Holling Family Teaching Excellence Awards, and the CASNR Staff Excellence Award. Continue reading…

More details at: https://casnr.unl.edu/faculty-awards

Nominations due now for Board of Regents Kudos Award

The deadline to nominate an IANR staff member for a Board of Regents Kudos Award is April 1. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/heug

Originally published March 14, 2025 - Submit an Item