Wortmann retires after decades of work in sub-Saharan Africa and Nebraska Monday, May 3, 2021
Charles Wortmann, University of Nebraska–Lincoln agronomy and horticulture professor and Nebraska Extension soil and nutrient management specialist, will retire May 31 after a 20-year career at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.Read Wortmann retires after decades of work in sub-Saharan Africa and Nebraska
Frels is new assistant professor, head of small grains breeding program Monday, May 3, 2021
Katherine Frels joined the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture March 1 as an assistant professor and to head the small grains breeding and genetics program. She has a 75% research and 25% teaching appointment.Read Frels is new assistant professor, head of small grains breeding program
Todd and Kaiser receive Family and Friends Award Friday, April 30, 2021
Kim Todd and Michael Kaiser were honored for their outstanding support to students with Family and Friends Awards, formerly known as the Parents’ Recognition Awards, during a virtual celebration March 5.Read Todd and Kaiser receive Family and Friends Award
Range Management Club to give away native Nebraska plants Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The Range Management Club will give away native Nebraska plants on Thursday, April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Nebraska East Union.Read Range Management Club to give away native Nebraska plants
Crops Judging team earns third at Kansas contest Monday, April 26, 2021
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crops Judging Team competed in the Blue Dragon Classic crops judging contest at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas, April 16.Read Crops Judging team earns third at Kansas contest
Horticulture Club spring plant sale online, in person Friday, April 23, 2021
At this year's Horticulture Club spring plant sale, the club will offer patio planters and hanging baskets with a few specialty items offered a la carte. The public can preorder plants and flowers online and pay at pickup. For convenience, all preorders will be scheduled for pick up on April 28 or 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Teaching Greenhouse West next to Plant Sciences Hall on East Campus at 3850 Center Drive.Read Horticulture Club spring plant sale online, in person
Winners announced for Student Impact Awards Monday, April 19, 2021
The annual Student Impact Awards were announced for 2020-21 by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at an afternoon reception on April 15.Walia to present Nebraska Lecture on climate change, crop yields Thursday, April 8, 2021
University of Nebraska–Lincoln agronomist Harkamal Walia will present the April 14 virtual Nebraska Lecture, “Changing Climate, Warmer Nights and Crop Yields.”Baenziger to retire, capping 35-year career at Nebraska Tuesday, April 6, 2021
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Professor P. Stephen Baenziger will retire May 3 after 35 years of service to the university. Baenziger has been the small grains breeder in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture since 1986. A virtual retirement reception will be held April 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., CDT, via Zoom.Read Baenziger to retire, capping 35-year career at Nebraska
The Biggest Grower returns with summer learning, scholarship for high schoolers Friday, April 2, 2021
Nebraska Extension and the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will again be offering a student gardening competition this summer. The Biggest Grower competition offers Nebraska high school students the opportunity to learn how to start their own garden and small growing operation.Read The Biggest Grower returns with summer learning, scholarship for high schoolers