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Husker findings boost understanding of sorghum’s pest resistance

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Joe Louis, Harold W. Eberhard Professor of Agricultural Entomology, stands among sorghum plants in a greenhouse.

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A crew from Altendorf Harvesting works its way through a wheat field west of Grant, Neb. A new report issued by UNL shows that Nebraska must be proactive in developing a climate action plan.

UNL report: Nebraska must be proactive with climate action plan

February 3, 2016

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The weather disturbance that is predicted to impact the central plains on Feb. 2 is shown here east of Japan (near the "A") on Jan. 27. Some forecasting models predict the weather system will deliver 12-plus inches of snow in the region (Lincoln is near the "B"). However, UNL's Ken Dewey said it is simply too early to accurately predict the storm path or how much — if any — precipitation it will bring.

Dewey: Storm could bring heavy snow, rain or nothing at all

January 29, 2016

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UNL researchers have identified a target of disease-causing plant pathogens. From left, Panya Kim, Ming Guo, Christian Elowsky, Guangdong Li and Jim Alfano.

Researchers ID target of disease-causing plant pathogens

January 27, 2016

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Conservation book explores history, current state of Nebraska fishes

January 21, 2016

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Students and families participate in a Sunday with a Scientist event at the University of Nebraska State Museum. UNL's Science Literacy Initiative served as a guest presenter to help educate young people on topics relating to science, technology, engineering and math.

FCSAmerica gives $100K for science, ag literacy

January 19, 2016

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(From left) Darci Vetter, chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the United States Trade Representative; moderator Ronnie Green, Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL; and Clayton Yeutter, former U.S. trade representative and U.S. secretary of agriculture, converse during a Heuermann Lecture Jan. 12 at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Experts discuss international trade during Heuermann Lecture

January 13, 2016

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Tool uses climate forecasts, crop models to supply data to farmers

January 8, 2016

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Matthias Fuchs

Cover illustration features Fuchs' research

January 8, 2016

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Adam Erickson adjusts a large, complex microscope.

Nebraska breakthrough opens door to next-gen electronics

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A yellow suicide awareness ribbon is held in enjoined hands

Public Policy Center aiding in 988 improvements, awareness

September 18, 2024

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Armendariz chases passion for education, mentorship

September 18, 2024

Obituary | Dan Howard

September 18, 2024

Dan Howard, professor emeritus of art, poses with one of his paintings in Richards Hall.