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Agronomy and Horticulture seminar series begins Sept. 12 Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Amit Jhala, Professor and Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist

The fall Agronomy and Horticulture seminar series begins with “Pollen-mediated Gene Flow and Transfer of Herbicide Resistance Alleles,” presented by Nebraska’s Amit Jhala, associate department head and professor of agronomy and horticulture, on Sept. 12.

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Schnable honored with postdoc mentor award Wednesday, August 21, 2024

James Schnable, professor in agronomy and horticulture, was awarded the Outstanding Postdoc Mentor Award at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Office of Graduate Studies Awards & Fellowship Luncheon May 1 at the Nebraska Alumni Association’s ARKS Champions Club.

This award recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated a sustained commitment and exceptional ability in mentoring postdoctoral scholars and significant contributions to their postdoctoral scholars’ professional and career development.

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Husker researchers use machine learning to help identify yield opportunities Monday, August 19, 2024

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University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists have harnessed the power of machine learning and large-scale data analysis to enhance the Global Yield Gap Atlas, creating benefits for agricultural producers worldwide.

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10 Agronomy and Horticulture graduate students to receive degrees Friday, August 16, 2024

Ten Agronomy and Horticulture graduate students will receive degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln will confer about 550 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 17 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive. Ten Agronomy and Horticulture graduate students will receive degrees.

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Kumar earns a first-place win at NCWSS weed contest Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Vipin Kumar, an agronomy and horticulture doctoral student specializing in weed science, earned first place in Overall Graduate Individual in the North Central Weed Science Society National Weed Contest on July 25 at ABG Ag Services in Sheridan, Indiana.

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Husker findings boost rice’s ability to withstand nighttime heat stress Tuesday, August 13, 2024

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln project, funded by a multi-year, $5.78 million grant from the National Science Foundation, has major potential to strengthen the sustainability of rice at a time of climate stress and increasing global demand. The research team is led by Harkamal Walia, professor of agronomy and horticulture, in collaboration with Arkansas State University and Kansas State University.

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USDA grants boost Husker research on sugar beet nitrogen management, agroforestry Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Two recent grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support Husker-led sustainability projects, including research into nutrient management for sugar beet production.

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Extension program connects Nebraskans with fresh produce Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Boots Wailes looks through the green bean plants from the Extension Master Gardeners raised bed garden in west Lincoln.

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Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day set for Sept. 5 Friday, August 2, 2024

The West Central Research, Extension and Education Center will host its 20th annual Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day on Sept. 5 at 8:30 a.m.

All area producers are encouraged to attend the field day free of charge to learn more about water, crops and soil health. A complimentary lunch will be offered to those in attendance.

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Nebraska Grazing Conference Scheduled for August 6 & 7 in Kearney Friday, August 2, 2024

Participants at the 2023 Nebraska Grazing Conference tour watch an animal handling demonstration. Photo by Maria Tibbetts, UNL Beef.

he 2024 Nebraska Grazing Conference will be Aug. 6 and 7 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska. This year’s conference features speakers highlighting soil health and grasslands as well as a session on public wildlife and private rangelands.

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