Project aims to develop agriculture, natural resource professionals Thursday, March 9, 2017
A new project at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln aims to prepare students to address the challenges of food production and the environment through hands-on learning experience and peer interaction. Funded by a $281,475 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the project will bring 24 students from across the country to Nebraska to conduct summer experiential internships related to their career interests and goals.You can postpone phosphorus, potassium, zinc fertilizer applications when…. Monday, March 6, 2017
Phosphorus, potassium and sulfur are essential plant nutrients and, if soil levels are limited, must be adequately supplied to crops to ensure optimal yield. Adding fertilizer containing these nutrients, as well as nitrogen, iron, zinc, and occasionally boron, is sometimes necessary for optimal yield for Nebraska crops. For phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and zinc (Zn) soil testing is the best way to determine if the availability of these nutrients is low enough to require fertilization.New Hybrid-Maize improves corn yield predictions under drought stress Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Crop simulation models are powerful tools to guide research, education, and extension as well as to inform policy making. After 10 years of extensive use of the Hybrid-Maize model in research and extension, the model developers, including Haishun Yang, Patricio Grassini and Ken Cassman of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, have integrated changes to better simulate drought stress.Nebraska team makes top ten at collegiate turf bowl Friday, February 24, 2017
In their fifth year of competing in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Collegiate Turf Bowl, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln team finished in the top 10 for the first time, with eighth place.Read Nebraska team makes top ten at collegiate turf bowl
Nebraska Crops Team takes third at Iowa State Thursday, February 23, 2017
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crops Judging Team placed third at the Iowa State University Crops Contest on Feb. 11. This is the second time Nebraska placed in the top three since the contest began in 2013.Read Nebraska Crops Team takes third at Iowa State
Ganie, Chahal and Sarangi take top honors at Weed Science Society of America meeting Friday, February 17, 2017
University of Nebraska–Lincoln agronomy doctoral students Zahoor Ganie and Parminder Chahal and postdoc Debalin Sarangi took top honors at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Weed Science Society of America held Feb. 6-9 in Tucson, Arizona. They work with Amit Jhala, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture and Nebraska Extension weed specialist.Read Ganie, Chahal and Sarangi take top honors at Weed Science Society of America meeting
Plant breeding symposium goals: enhance ag scientific literacy, foster collaboration Thursday, February 16, 2017
The Nebraska Plant Breeding Symposium has become an annual event at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, gathering scientists, researchers, plant breeders, genomicists and students from across the nation. This year’s symposium will be March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.Read Plant breeding symposium goals: enhance ag scientific literacy, foster collaboration
Winery and grape growers forum a testament to growing industry Wednesday, February 8, 2017
The 20th annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show is set for March 2–4 at the Omaha Marriott. A six-course meal paired with Nebraska wines, speakers and wine tasting are just some of the activities scheduled.Read Winery and grape growers forum a testament to growing industry
Jhala wins Weed Science Society of America Early Career Outstanding Weed Scientist Award Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Read Jhala wins Weed Science Society of America Early Career Outstanding Weed Scientist Award
Over 1,500 attend Nebraska Extension crop production clinics Thursday, January 26, 2017
While January may be a production downtime, Nebraska producers are very busy preparing for the upcoming growing season. 1,558 producers, crop consultants, extension educators and other stakeholders from across the state attended Nebraska Extension’s 2017 crop production clinics during the month of January to get the latest research-based information to benefit their operations.