Agronomy and Horticulture

Terri James, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program coordinator (left), and a team of Master Gardener Volunteers pause for a photo in the Backyard Farmer Garden with Kim Todd (front row, second from left) and Jeffrey P. Gold (right).
Terri James, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program coordinator (left), and a team of Master Gardener Volunteers pause for a photo in the Backyard Farmer Garden with Kim Todd (front row, second from left) and Jeffrey P. Gold (right).

Master Gardener program celebrates 50 years of growing gardeners, communities

In 2026, the Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program celebrates its 50th anniversary of cultivating knowledge, service and community impact across the state. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/0v4n
 
Students from the Digital Farming Lab and the Machine Automation & Agricultural Robotics (MAARS) Lab demonstrate nutrient management and robotics research during the Digital Ag Booth showcase during the inaugural session on Nov. 4.
Students from the Digital Farming Lab and the Machine Automation & Agricultural Robotics (MAARS) Lab demonstrate nutrient management and robotics research during the Digital Ag Booth showcase during the inaugural session on Nov. 4.

Momentum is Building: IANR Unites to Shape the Future of the Digital Agriculture Hub

The second session in the IANR Digital Ag DNA Networking and Engagement Series will be held in the Great Plains Room on East Campus, Dec. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT. Lunch will be provided. Continue reading…

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/agdna
 
Undergraduate students Caitlin DeCoster (left) and Sara May in the Hydroponics for Growing Populations course demonstrate their hydroponic system at the open house Nov. 21, 2024.
Undergraduate students Caitlin DeCoster (left) and Sara May in the Hydroponics for Growing Populations course demonstrate their hydroponic system at the open house Nov. 21, 2024.

Two student-led hydroponic open houses set for December

The public is invited to explore the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s student hydroponic prototype and demonstration systems from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 4 in the Plant Science Teaching Greenhouse, located at 3855 Fair Street. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/0ino
 
Undergraduate students in Plant and Landscape Systems/Soils 153 Soil Resources will present infographic posters on differing soils across Nebraska from 8 to 9 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room.
Undergraduate students in Plant and Landscape Systems/Soils 153 Soil Resources will present infographic posters on differing soils across Nebraska from 8 to 9 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room.

Students to present ‘Tour of Nebraska Soils’ Dec. 10

Undergraduate students in Plant and Landscape Systems/Soil 153 Soil Resources will present infographic posters on differing soils across Nebraska from 8 to 9 a.m. Dec. 10 at the Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/0qkz
 
Lan Xu, research manager in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture grain quality laboratory, received the department’s Staff Advisory Committee Professional Development Award.
Lan Xu, research manager in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture grain quality laboratory, received the department’s Staff Advisory Committee Professional Development Award.

Xu receives SAC Professional Development Award

Lan Xu, research manager in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture’s grain quality laboratory, received the department’s Staff Advisory Committee Professional Development Award. This award provides funding of up to $500 to attend a professional event. Xu will be attending the 2026 Wheat Quality Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/o02v
 
The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will celebrate their December graduates at a reception Dec. 19 in the Goodding Learning Center.
The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will celebrate their December graduates at a reception Dec. 19 in the Goodding Learning Center.

Graduation celebration is Dec. 19

A reception and program will be held Dec. 19 for all Agronomy and Horticulture December graduates from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Goodding Learning Center, 280 Plant Sciences Hall. Continue reading…

More details at: http://go.unl.edu/gobiggrad
 
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