Mamo Reappointed as Head of UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
March 28, 2024
During Dr. Mamo's five years in the role, the agronomy and horticulture department has made strides in all three of its mission areas: teaching and learning, research and extension.
Peterson Named Associate Director of West Central Research, Extension and Education Center
October 27, 2023
An entomologist and extension specialist, Peterson also leads the Agroecosystems Entomology Lab, and her research focuses on practical applications for integrated pest management of field crops.
Nebraska Extension Earns Multiple National Awards for Excellence
September 1, 2023
Extension educators were recognized for their work on a range of services provided to Nebraska's agricultural industry, including the farm management program "Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options."
Giesler Appointed to Second Five-year Term as Plant Pathology Department Head
July 5, 2023
Leading the department since 2018, Giesler has overseen the launch of a stand-alone plant pathology graduate degree program and the continued success of research and extension programs.
Water for Food Conference to Address Water and Food Security in a Changing World
April 6, 2023
This year's conference will focus on innovative ways to improve water and food security by increasing farmers’ resiliency to a changing landscape.
IANR Celebrates Third Consecutive Year of Record-breaking Research Funding in 2022
November 17, 2022
Researchers in all disciplines of study across the institute received funding for a wide variety of projects to advance agriculture and natural resources resilience across Nebraska and around the world.
Katja Koehler-Cole Joins ENREEC as Soil Health Management Extension Educator
June 7, 2022
UNL Research Assistant Professor Katja Koehler-Cole joined the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center team in a new position this year as soil health management extension educator.
Stoltenow Named Dean and Director of Nebraska Extension
December 14, 2021
Currently the assistant director of extension for agriculture and natural resources at North Dakota State University, Stoltenow will begin his duties as the new dean and director of Nebraska Extension on Jan. 1, 2022.