In Nebraska’s Loess Canyons, Setting Trees Ablaze Gives Prairie Birds a Boost Wednesday, August 3, 2022
![A prescribed burn beats back trees in Loess Canyons. Photo: Andy Moore](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/range-fire-16x9.jpg?itok=1lhl_EN6)
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Nebraska U program reaches Indigenous teens via farming, mentorship Tuesday, August 2, 2022
![Ted Hibbeler (from left) and brothers Gabe and Mateo Perales work in the Indigenous Garden on East Campus. The garden, which was added this year, is part of the university's Indigenous Food Sovereignty Program.](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/Indigenous_Garden_Duo2.jpg?itok=6K1JdToL)
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4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day featured nutrient management and water quality research Monday, August 1, 2022
![Javed Iqbal, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture assistant professor and Extension soil nutrient management and water quality specialist, presents updated research on nitrogen source management, and nitrogen rate using publicly available nitrogen recommendation tools.](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/IMG_9555-4RS.jpg?itok=Tb4AJGxX)
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln 2022 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center on July 19 featured knowledge and tools on improving nutrient management and water quality through research and demonstrations. 64 participants were in attendance including NRD staff, growers, crop consultants, Extension educators, graduate students, faculty, industry representatives and other clientele.
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Agronomy and Horticulture undergrads receive stipends for summer research projects Friday, July 29, 2022
![William Anderson, a freshman plant and landscape systems major from Gothenburg, Nebraska, cross-pollinates two different lines of corn during research with Professor David Holding in plots on East Campus.](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/WillAnderson-2000px.jpg?itok=iwQ-1RmR)
Five Department of Agronomy and Horticulture students are among 175 Husker undergraduates awarded stipends by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.
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Performance of crop-boosting bacteria may depend on delivery method Friday, July 29, 2022
![Sorghum growing in a research field on the northeast edge of Lincoln. A Nebraska team recently tested whether the method of delivering soil- and root-dwelling bacteria to sorghum could influence the growth of the cereal grain.](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/Hero_237.jpeg?itok=o3LLPXHG)
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American Society of Agronomy salutes Mamo’s professional accomplishments as scientist, educator Friday, July 29, 2022
![The American Society of Agronomy is awarding its highest honor to Martha Mamo, head of the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, naming her a 2022 ASA fellow.](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/Martha_0.jpeg?itok=bLXtgCFg)
Young receives Holling Family Award for Early Achievement Faculty Thursday, July 28, 2022
![Becky Young, assistant professor of practice in agronomy and horticulture, was honored with a Holling Family Early Achievement Faculty Award at the CASNR Awards Luncheon May 6 at the Nebraska East Union.](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/BeckyYoung-2000px.jpg?itok=tHgSHJL7)
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Nebraska soybean farmer participates in Indonesia conference Tuesday, July 26, 2022
![Group attending the 17th Annual Asia Soy Excellence and Protein Summit.](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/Group-Picture-2000px.jpg?itok=6nDAc19Z)
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Arkebauer retires after 33-year career at Nebraska Monday, July 25, 2022
![Timothy J. Arkebauer](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/Arkebauer_0004-16x9.jpg?itok=kxw6iveP)
Timothy J. Arkebauer, University of Nebraska–Lincoln agronomy and horticulture professor, retired June 30 after a 33-year career of research and teaching in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture.
A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Arkebauer became interested in botany in second grade when he grew his first bean plant from seed.
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Nebraska student to compete for US at international soil judging contest Wednesday, July 13, 2022
![The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Soil Judging Team, including Kennadi Griffis (from left), Charlotte Brockman, Mason Schumacher and Mason Rutgers, poses for a photo after the National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest hosted by The Ohio State University April 23 near Columbus, Ohio.](https://agronomy.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/news/IMG_1362-2000px-3.jpg?itok=iUzyJNTd)
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