Over 175 people gathered to celebrate and honor the achievements of students, faculty, staff and alumni of the agronomy and horticulture department at the spring banquet April 15 in the Nebraska East Union. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/springbanquet2026
The American Society of Agronomy designates just 0.3% of its members as Fellows – the highest recognition the society offers its members. In November 2025, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture professor Patricio Grassini joined this prestigious group of fellows. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/grassini-asa-fellow
Design meets reality in Introduction to Landscape Construction, where students take projects from concept to completion. By building a patio from the ground up, students learned to adapt plans to real-world challenges — gaining hands-on skills in design, construction and teamwork. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/dhva
On Sept. 1, 2025, Brandi Sigmon began her new position as an associate professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/sigmon
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Soil Judging Team took runner-up overall at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Soil Judging Contest April 22–25 hosted by Illinois State University. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/q2bi
Rhae A. Drijber, professor of soil microbial ecology in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, retires June 30, 2026, after a 31-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/drijber
Daren Redfearn, range and forage sciences professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, retires June 30, 2026, after a 12-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/redfearn
Jerry D. Volesky, professor and range management specialist in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, retires June 30, 2026, after a 31-year career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/st9c
For 50 years, the UNL Center for Great Plains Studies has championed the region’s value in research, appreciation and conservation. In 2026, it’s reflecting on its roots and future. Fellows Jaime Lopez and Brooke McWherter led a play-based workshop, inviting participants to imagine what’s next. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/t6ns
Senior Haley Klement, a plant and landscape systems major, speaks with residents from David City, Nebraska, during Ecological Landscape Design class taught by Kim Todd, professor of agronomy and horticulture. Continue reading…
More details at: https://agronomy.unl.edu/news-events/photo-week/
The next Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub virtual course begins Monday, June 15. There is no cost to participate in the program. Continue reading…
More details at: http://go.unl.edu/regen-ag
Do you want to learn the fundamentals of science-based lawn care management? A new online, noncredit, self-paced course, “Homeowner Turfgrass Management,” provides learners with knowledge of best practices to provide successful, science-based lawn care. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/unlturflawn
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, with support from the Nebraska Soybean Board, invites educators from across Nebraska to attend the 2026 Soybean Science Institute this summer at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Ithaca, Nebraska. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/ssi2026
The date for the upcoming 2026 Nebraska Turfgrass Field Day is Thursday, July 9. This is a great opportunity to see and learn about the ongoing research and Extension outreach in the Turfgrass Science program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Agenda and registration will be available later. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/ntfddate26