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Agronomy and Horticulture

High school student Holly Podliska (center) and Husker undergraduates Daniel Ngu (left) and Conner Pederson (right) gather maize root microbiome samples in 2017. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s new Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program will give students 10-week summer research experiences and scientific communication and leadership training.

Grant will fund ‘Crop-to-Food Innovation’ undergraduate training program

February 18, 2022

Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for Feb. 18

February 18, 2022

Hypercube

Go big infrared: Husker imaging system streamlines analysis of seeds

February 3, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

A new study led by Daren Redfearn, professor of agronomy and horticulture and forage systems specialist, is exploring whether a targeted restoration of perennial grasses amid cropland could bring about a variety of benefits.

Nebraska research studying benefits of grass restoration amid cropland

January 28, 2022

The Glenn Korff School of Music's Jazz Singers performed at the Jazz Education Network Conference in Dallas in early February. The ensemble will perform on campus on March 9 and April 27,

Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for Jan. 21

January 21, 2022

Cutline: Much of the recent gain in corn yield is attributable to farmer adoption of improved management practices.

Nebraska study finds climate, field management hold keys to increased crop yields

January 18, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

The Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will host a special seminar featuring guest speaker Menachem Moshelion Jan. 24.

Agronomy and Horticulture to host special seminar Jan. 24

January 14, 2022

Ellen Paparozzi

Paparozzi to retire after 40-year career

December 15, 2021

Close-up of rice plants

Researchers analyze roadmaps toward larger, greener global rice bowl

December 9, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Aerial photo of sorghum being grown under two nitrogen conditions at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Havelock Farm in summer 2021. The photo was taken using an unoccupied aerial vehicle, which is employed for high-throughput phenotyping.

Husker team gains momentum toward developing nitrogen-efficient crops

December 1, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Irrigation in corn field

Without a trace? Adding mineral to irrigation may lower toxic elements in soils

November 24, 2021

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Students listen to Stacy Adams, agronomy and horticulture associate professor of practice, in the Horticulture 307 Hydroponics For Growing Populations class this fall.

Hydroponics open house set for Nov. 23

November 19, 2021