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A green tractor pulls a yellow test car and an additional green tractor for weight as it rounds a test track.

Smith named director of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory

March 31, 2025

Agriculture & Environment

With Niobara, Nebraska, in the distance, the Mormon Canal Bridge spans the Niobrara River at the confluence of the Niobrara and Missouri rivers. The bridge was washed out during the 2019 flood, separating Niobrara residents from many of their neighboring communities.

Community group helps Niobrara prepare for next natural disaster

March 28, 2025

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Two women and three men sit at the desk on the "Backyard Farmer" set.

New season of ‘Backyard Farmer’ begins April 3

March 26, 2025

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Temple Grandin (center) answers questions about animal behavior, autism and other topics during a question-and-answer session after the Hardin Hall screening of the documentary "An Open Door." At left is Ruth Woiwode, assistant professor of animal science at Nebraska, who studied under Grandin at Colorado State University. At right is John Festervand, the film's executive producer. Geitner Simmons | IANR Communications

Nebraska U salutes Grandin's contributions to animal science, autism understanding

March 17, 2025

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A man cares for a young dormant tree.

Arboretum program aims to bolster tree life in Nebraska communities

March 14, 2025

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Engler values, personal belief inspire Nelson’s rodeo comeback

March 14, 2025

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Four members of the Sparks Sharks, a FIRST Lego League robotics team from Wilbur-Clatonia Public Schools, gather around a table in the Coliseum to watch their colorful Lego robot in action. A female judge and a few other people watch, as well.

FIRST Lego League championship is March 21-22 at Nebraska U

March 14, 2025

Agriculture & Environment

A green-and-white Claas combine harvests corn under a clear sky.

Nebraska ag land values decline as farm finances tighten

March 13, 2025

Agriculture & Environment

Exterior photo of the south side of Howard L. Hawks Hall on a partly cloudy day.

44 first-year students join Nebraska Business Honors Academy

June 16, 2025

Jen Krueger, senior coordinator for injury prevention and care, stands in front of the large windows into the Injury Prevention and Care office on the second floor of the Campus Recreation Center. Krueger and her team treat injuries for rec center visitors and athletes, but also for dancers, members of the marching band and even campus guests.

Krueger's care guides Campus Recreation visitors through recovery

June 13, 2025

A Thayer County mural is painted on a brick wall in downtown Deshler, Nebraska. An American flag flies in the background.

New website connects communities with data, tools to thrive

June 12, 2025

Agriculture & Environment

Gordon-Stotz's career journey spans from drafting tables to Hollywood blockbusters

June 16, 2025