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Derek McLean

Phenobot, an IANR-created robot, measures leaf angle on corn to see how well the plant is performing photosynthesis in a field northeast of 84th and Havelock streets. Lina Lopez-Corona, a university research technician, operates the robot.

Nebraska U ranks in top 10% worldwide for agriculture, natural resources

July 9, 2025

Agriculture & Environment

Cattle graze in a pasture.

UNL commits $5 million to better measure environmental impact of cattle

November 7, 2024

Agriculture & Environment

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack (from left) talks to UNO Chancellor Joanne Li, UNL Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett, and Mike Boehm, vice chancellor for UNL's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, on March 28.

Campus leaders, students meet with U.S. ag secretary during visit

March 29, 2024

Agriculture & Environment

Three men work in a rice field in Africa.

Study points to Africa’s opportunities to boost rice production

February 5, 2024

Agriculture & Environment

Color portrait of Derek McLean on color campus background

McLean selected as next dean of Agricultural Research Division

October 4, 2022

Agriculture & Environment

East Campus gateway with lush landscaping in front

Finalists named for new dean of Agricultural Research Division

July 25, 2022

Agriculture & Environment