Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)

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Kicking off the fall seminar series on Sept. 12, Amit Jhala will discuss the challenges of managing herbicide-resistant weeds through pollen-mediated gene flow — the process by which herbicide resistance genes are spread from plant to plant via pollen.

Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series Begins Sept. 12

September 4, 2024
Free to the public, the fall seminar series will highlight the latest research and technologies for herbicide-resistant weeds, crop genetics, sustainable agriculture, digital agriculture, the impact of droughts on public health, and more.

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2024 Nebraska Water Conference to Focus on Innovation, Collaboration

August 30, 2024
Hosted on the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, the 2024 Nebraska Water Conference will feature discussions on key water issues and networking opportunities.

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WNCC and UNL members met to sign the 2+2 agreement between the two institutions. (From left) Grant Wilson, WNCC executive vice president; Greg Dart, WNCC president; Mark Balschweid, UNL professor and head of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication; and Troy White, UNL assistant professor.

UNL and WNCC Partner in Higher Education for Panhandle Youth

August 29, 2024
A new program will enable students in western Nebraska to seamlessly earn a bachelor's degree in ag education while staying close to home and addressing critical teacher shortages in their communities.

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Two recent grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support Husker-led sustainability projects, including research into nutrient management for sugar beet production. (Photo by Chabella Guzman, Nebraska Extension)

USDA Grants Boost Husker Research on Sugar Beet Nitrogen Management, Agroforestry

August 21, 2024
UNL's research on sustainable nitrogen management for sugar beet production will directly involve 50 growers in Nebraska and Colorado, with a focus on optimizing sugar yield while promoting environmental sustainability.

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Nebraska Today photo

University to Host National Conference on Ag Data Network Creation

August 2, 2024
Conference presentations will cover a wide range of topics regarding the creation of national ag data repositories, including producer needs, privacy protection and open-source web tools.

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Nebraska 4-H, a program of Nebraska Extension, reaches one in three youths in the state.

Extension Co-creating a Better Tomorrow for Nebraska

May 2, 2024
Nebraska Extension staff and programs are at the forefront of establishing agricultural practices to help producers save money and resources. This article highlights some of extension's recent successes and impacts in Nebraska.

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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. (Photo by Ryan Soderlin, University of Nebraska Omaha)

Campus Leaders, Students Meet with U.S. Ag Secretary During Visit

April 11, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Nebraska in late March to discuss the future of agriculture with farmers, ag industry stakeholders, and University of Nebraska administrators and students.

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Moderator Katie Pekarek addresses guests of the 'Nutrient and Water Efforts and Opportunities' panel during the 2024 IANR Water and Nutrient Management Summit in March. (WICS photo)

IANR Summit Highlights Water, Nutrient Management Innovations

April 4, 2024
Ag researchers and industry stakeholders gathered in March to discuss the latest in water and nutrient research, technology, water quality concerns in Nebraska, and more.

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