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Nebraska researchers conduct largest biochar field trial in the state Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Biochar is applied to 16 acres of farmland in northeast Lincoln with a manure spreader, during University of Nebraska–Lincoln research trials in April. Photo by Ann Powers| Agronomy and Horticulture

Compared to other soil amendments, biochar stands out. This material, produced by pyrolysis of waste wood or other organic waste material, can reliably increase soil organic matter content in the long-term without needing repeated applications and has exciting potential to enhance carbon sequestration in soil. Despite receiving increased attention both from researchers and the public, biochar is still relatively new and the effectiveness of this treatment for larger-scale agricultural operations remains underexamined.

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Alpha Gamma Chapter celebrates new inductees and Pi Alpha Xi Centennial Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Newest Alpha Gamma Chapter inductees pose with past officers. From left are Jacob Hillis, Nathan Starr, Sam Berghuis, Thomas Henry, Willis Hanneman, Elaina Madison, Ridge Gersberger, Katrina Webster and Emma Kuss. | Photo courtesy of Luqi Li

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Alpha Gamma Chapter of Pi Alpha Xi, the National Honor Society for Horticulture, inducted new members and elected officers for next year in the East Campus Dinsdale Family Learning Commons April 15.

New inductees this year are Willis Hanneman, Thomas Henry, Elaina Madison, Katrina Webster, Ridge Gerstberger, Emma Kuss, Ben Tolsen, Eamon Sughroue and Sam Berghuis.

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Stephenson joins department in landscape and regional food systems Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Christian Stephenson started Jan. 3 as an assistant professor of practice for landscape and regional food systems in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. He has a 75% teaching and a 25% research appointment.

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Read is highlighted in society news as horticulture legend Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Paul Read was interviewed about his life in horticulture at the 2022 ASHS annual meeting and highlighted in the April 15 issue of the society's e-news.

Paul Read, professor of agronomy and horticulture, was interviewed as an ASHS HortLegend by Julie Campbell, a research scientist at the University of Georgia, at the 2022 American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference in Chicago and highlighted in the April 15 issue of the ASHS E-News.

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Temperature, drought influencing movement of Plains bison Monday, May 1, 2023

Conservation efforts have pushed its number back to roughly 20,000, and its status from endangered to near-threatened. But a recent study led by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Nic McMillan hints that the ongoing conservation of the Plains bison will demand accounting for the climate.

Full story at Nebraska Today

Uden discusses Sandhills land management on RFD-TV Monday, May 1, 2023

University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are working with ranchers and other stakeholders in the Nebraska Sandhills to better understand the challenges and opportunities of land management in this unique, important ecosystem.

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Graduation celebration to be held May 19 Thursday, April 27, 2023

A graduation celebration will be held May 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Goodding Learning Center, 280 Plant Sciences Hall. This reception will honor Department of Agronomy and Horticulture graduates, both undergraduate and graduate students, earning degrees in May.

Food and refreshments will be served, followed by an introduction of each graduate and time for family and friends to celebrate and take photos.

Each graduate will receive a small gift from the department.

Graduates, family, friends and department faculty, staff and students are welcome!

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Crops Judging Team competes at national conference Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crops Judging Team includes Will Stalder, (front row, from left), Maggie Walker, Kailey Zielgler, and Daniel Frey, Garrett Kuss, (back row, from left), Logan Nelson, Zach Nienhueser and Don Lee.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crops Judging Team tied for seventh-place overall for the four-year university division at the national 2023 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Judging Conference hosted by Modesto Junior College in Modesto, California, April 12-15. Thirteen teams from across the country competed in the four-year university division.

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Spring Banquet held to honor achievements of students, faculty, staff Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Students, faculty, staff, emeriti, alumni, industry leaders and guests attend the Agronomy and Horticulture Spring Banquet on April 17 in the Nebraska East Union.

Over 120 students, faculty, staff, emeriti, alumni, industry leaders and guests attended the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Spring Banquet on April 17 in the Nebraska East Union. The crowd celebrated and honored the achievements of students, faculty and staff, past and present.

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Horticulture Club to host spring bedding plant sale Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Senior plant and landscape systems majors Briezy Kroeger, left, and Elaina Madison tend to plants for the spring bedding plant sale in the East Campus greenhouse.

The Horticulture Club will host a spring bedding plant sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 and 5, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6 at the Teaching Greenhouse West on East Campus.

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