NCIA a Longtime Partner with Nebraska Growers for Seed Certification
July 2, 2024
When Nebraska farmers see a seed bag marked with the blue tag from NCIA, they have the assurance that the seed has met the standards for germination, purity and variety identity.
Heuermann Lecture Panel Touts Nebraska’s Ag Tech Strength
June 13, 2024
The lecture highlighted Nebraska’s strengths in ag tech, including diverse startups, increased venture capital, and large-scale strategic investments enabling research innovations.
Nebraska-developed Wheat Variety to Address New Fungal Threat
June 12, 2024
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is releasing a new wheat variety, NE Prism CLP, that stands out for its resistance to fungal disease, including fusarium head blight.
Nebraska Team Develops Technique to Speed Up Corn Gene Identification
June 6, 2024
UNL researchers' findings from the study could lead to faster creation of more resilient corn varieties and broader producer access to improved crops.
May 29 Heuermann Lecture Symposium to Focus on Ag Tech Opportunities
May 14, 2024
The public is invited to hear discussion by numerous innovative companies on revolutionary new and emerging technologies for the ag industry at the next Heuermann Lecture, which is free to attend and will be livestreamed.
Vélez is a Leader in Genetic Technology to Contain Corn Rootworm
May 2, 2024
Husker scientist Ana Maria Vélez is pioneering a genetic technology that increases larvae mortality to suppress western corn rootworm, which annually causes up to $2 billion in yield loss and control costs in the Corn Belt.
Climate Center’s Online Tool Strengthens Understanding of Wind Trends
April 4, 2024
A new online wind climatology tool provides detailed wind data for any location in Nebraska, which will have practical, valuable applications for the agriculture industry, energy sector and emergency services.
Husker Faculty, NASA Pursue Partnerships on Midwest Climate Resilience
March 28, 2024
In a new initiative, scientists from multiple institutions across the nation will collaborate on climate resilience research to help the Midwest address drought, extreme wind events and floods.