Agronomy and Horticulture

James Schnable (left), ARD Dean and Director Archie Clutter, Dirac Twidwell and Oleh Khalimonchuk at the Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research awards reception on March 22.
James Schnable (left), ARD Dean and Director Archie Clutter, Dirac Twidwell and Oleh Khalimonchuk at the Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research awards reception on March 22.

Junior faculty earn awards for excellence in research

The Agricultural Research Division (ARD) of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln presented awards to three assistant professors on March 22, in recognition of excellence in research. Continue reading…

More details at: http://ianrnews.unl.edu/junior-faculty-earn-awards-excellence-research
 
University of Nebraska–Lincoln professor Richard Ferguson has used aerial devices for agricultural studies since 1998. "The term drone hadn't been thought up yet," he said. Megan Farmer | The World-Herald
University of Nebraska–Lincoln professor Richard Ferguson has used aerial devices for agricultural studies since 1998. "The term drone hadn't been thought up yet," he said. Megan Farmer | The World-Herald

Use of agricultural drones on rise as farms seek ways to improve production and crop quality

Richard Ferguson, a professor of soil science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for 31 years, said drones have tremendous potential as a tool to improve management for farmers. Ferguson said the most common use of drones for agriculture is looking at crops from a different perspective. Continue reading…

More details at: http://bit.ly/2oaSJkk
 
Heifers graze corn residue at a University of Nebraska-Lincoln research site. Researchers found that long-term grazing of residues has small effects on soil compaction and does not lead to crop yield losses. Photo credit Mary Drewnoski.
Heifers graze corn residue at a University of Nebraska-Lincoln research site. Researchers found that long-term grazing of residues has small effects on soil compaction and does not lead to crop yield losses. Photo credit Mary Drewnoski.

Steering towards grazing fields

It makes sense that a 1,200 pound Angus cow would place quite a lot of pressure on the ground on which it walks. But a new study shows that even these heavy beasts can’t do much to compact common soils—if they’re grazed responsibly. The study is unique in its 16-year span. Continue reading…

More details at: https://www.soils.org/discover-soils/story/steering-towards-grazing-fields
 
 
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