Nicolas Cafaro La Menza
faculty
- Asst Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Asst Professor West Central Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
402 W State Farm Road
North Platte
NE
69101
US
Work
308-696-6712
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University Leaders Thank Federal Delegation for USDA Ag Research Facility Investment
March 29, 2024
A $25 million investment from USDA ARS will fund construction of a new research facility at UNL's Innovation Campus, dedicated to the development of ag tech and precision agriculture tools.
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.
Nebraska 2024 Prospective Plantings
March 28, 2024
Dry edible pea acreage is anticipated to skyrocket in 2024, at a 129% increase over 2023. More sorghum and dry edible bean acreage is also expected in Nebraska this growing season.
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.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024
More precipitation and a possible snow event are headed for Nebraska this weekend, with chances of another storm system bringing rain the first weekend of April.
February 2024 Climate Summary
March 28, 2024
February 2024 was the second-warmest on record for the state of Nebraska, and the new warmest on record for eastern crop reporting districts.
How Does Soil Life Contribute to Soil Health?
March 28, 2024
How is healthy soil created? In this article, soil health experts explain how plants and soil organisms interact to compose and decompose organic matter, cycle nutrients, and build the structure of soils.
Highboy Cover Crop Interseeding Project Fall 2023 Updates
March 28, 2024
Researchers share insights from the second year of the study, wherein they experimented with delayed interseeding dates to maximize cover crop establishment.