Until recently, Palmer amaranth did not have a major presence in western Nebraska. But early this decade, Nevin Lawrence began pointing to the possible threat. His pioneering scientific findings and partnership with Western Sugar Cooperative helped head off a major outbreak. Continue reading…
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Nebraska's Aaron Lee M. Daigh is rethinking how soil is defined, proposing a broader, process-based framework that includes early-stage soils and even ice-based “págousols” on other worlds. The approach could expand soil science and open new paths for research on Earth and beyond. Continue reading…
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Thomas S. Payne, Calvin O. Qualset, James “Jim” S. Schepers, and the late James “Jim” Specht, University of Nebraska–Lincoln alumni, received the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture 2025 Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award. Continue reading…
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A graduation reception and program honoring our May graduates will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 8 in the Goodding Learning Center, 280 Plant Sciences Hall. Continue reading…
Karikari's past experience in extension programming helps him put farmers’ needs at the forefront of his teaching and research at Nebraska. He prioritizes farmers’ needs in his research because he wants his work to make a practical difference in farmers’ lives. Continue reading…
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Horticulture Club's spring bedding plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 and May 1 in the Teaching Greenhouse West on East Campus, 3850 Center St., Lincoln.
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The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will hold a retirement reception in honor of Rhae Drijber, Daren Redfearn and Jerry Volesky from 2 to 4 p.m. May 8 in the Goodding Learning Center in Plant Sciences Hall. Continue reading…
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Range Management Club's native perennial plant sale is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 30–May 2 in the Teaching Greenhouse East on East Campus, 3850 Center St., Lincoln. Continue reading…
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Three faculty members and one former graduate student in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture have been named winners of 2025 extension awards for solving university problems, excelling in mentorship and research, making nationally impactful research contributions and leading with compassion. Continue reading…
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Community and Regional Planning students partnered with David City to create a downtown revitalization plan that continues to guide redevelopment, supporting tourism, public spaces and economic growth while delivering hands-on learning and long-term impact for Nebraska communities. Continue reading…
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Students in Plant and Landscape Systems 300 Introduction to Construction Management class, taught by Kim Todd (right), build a flagstone patio behind Keim Hall near the Backyard Farmer garden on East Campus. Continue reading…
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