Heuermann Lecture Focuses on the Power of Water
May 1, 2019
It’s crucial for society to implement effective and efficient water-management practices, said researcher Mark Rosegrant when he presented the final Heuermann Lecture of the 2018-2019 year.
Nebraska's Center for Plant Science Innovation is Transforming Agriculture
July 20, 2018
While it was built on a foundation of basic plant science, research at the Center for Plant Science Innovation is anything but basic. Edgar Cahoon, center director, believes the ability to bring findings to the field is what makes the work unique.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Joins National Ag Research Initiative
April 20, 2018
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has joined 15 other public and private universities in FedByScience, an effort to boost federal investment in agricultural research. The effort tells stories in which scientific discoveries and innovations have improved the way food is produced and distributed.
Nebraska Research to Advance Tractor Test Methods
March 23, 2018
New research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will help bring tractor testing into the modern era by simultaneously assessing the three types of tractor power used to pull implements — power takeoff, hydraulic, and drawbar.
Heuermann Lecture Highlights Impact of Trade on Daily Life
March 15, 2018
This week's Heuermann Lecture featured two speakers who have developed tools to help growers learn about global trade and markets and become advocates for trade policies on their own behalf. They featured the work of TradeVistas and Farmers for Free Trade.
Conference Educates, Uplifts Nebraska Women in Agriculture
February 28, 2018
More than 250 women at the 33rd annual Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference heard words of inspiration from speakers and co-attendees and learned how to improve their farm and risk management skills.
Smith Challenges Ag Industry To Tell Real Story Of Food Production
January 12, 2018
According to Donnie Smith, it's time for the agricultural industry to take back the story of food production. Smith delivered the second Heuermann Lecture of the 2017-18 season Jan. 9 at Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Competition Allows Ag Producers to Try New Technologies, Methods
December 6, 2017
A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln-led partnership is helping agricultural producers explore emerging technologies and identify ways to strengthen profitability without increasing risk during the growing season.