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Stephen Baenziger Faculty Bio

Peter Baenziger

volunteer, emeriti

Emeritus Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work Plant Sciences Hall (PLSH) 377L

Lincoln NE 68583-0915

Work 402-472-2811 On campus, dial 2-2811

pbaenziger1@unl.edu

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icon-academic-capEducation

BA, Harvard University, 1972
MS, Purdue University, 1975
Ph D, Purdue University, 1975

icon-chat-userCourses

ENTO 815A, Self-pollinated Crop Breeding, Fall 2016
AGRO 815A, Self-pollinated Crop Breeding, Fall 2016
AGRO 815A, Self-pollinated Crop Breeding, Fall 2016
AGRO 815B, Germplasm and Genes, Fall 2016
AGRO 815B, Germplasm and Genes, Fall 2016

icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions

Registration of ‘NE06545’ (Husker Genetics Brand Freeman) Hard Red Winter Wheat. , J. Plant Registrations , October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2014
Winter and specialty wheat
Distribution of cadmium, iron, and zinc in millstreams of hard winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). , J. Agric. Food Chem. , November 2015
Variation for Grain Mineral Concentration in a Diversity Panel of Current and Historical Great Plains Hard Winter Wheat Germplasm. , May 2015
Management of Fusarium head blight of wheat and barley, Crop Protection, July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2015
Genetic dissection of yield and its component traits using high-density composite map of wheat chromosome 3A: bridging gaps between QTLs and underlying genes., PLoS ONE, August 2013
Using DArT Markers to Monitor Genetic Diversity throughout Selection: A Case Study in Nebraska`s Winter Wheat Breeding Nurseries, Crop Science, November 2013

icon-business-chartResearch & Grants

Improving Winter Wheat Varieties for Nebraska, Ne Wheat Board, July 1996

icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors

Fellow, Crop Science Society of America, 1990
Fellow, American Society of Agronomy, 1990
Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1991
Nebraska Wheat Growers Presidential Chair, University of Nebraska, 2011
Honoree, Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement, 2009
Outstanding Research and Creativity Award, University of Nebraska, 2011
Crop Science Research Award, Crop Science Society of America, 2000
Darrell W. Nelson Excellence in Graduate Student Advising Award, IANR, 2010
Genetics and Plant Breeding Award, National Council of Commercial Plant Breeders, 2013
Omtvedt Innovation Award, IANR, 2009

Faculty Bio

Farmers and Ranchers College Returns Dec. 8

November 11, 2022

The keynote speaker, Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus David Kohl, will share his insights on the current state and future of the global ag economy.

Assistance Available for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfire

November 11, 2022

Nebraska landowners now have until May 31, 2023 to apply for USDA NRCS assistance with wildfire recovery efforts on cropland or rangeland.

Nebraska Crop Production as of Nov. 1

November 9, 2022

As of Nov. 1, Nebraska crop production of corn, sorghum, soybean and sugarbeets was down 16-30%, while potato production was up 3% from last year.

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Nov. 8, 2022

November 9, 2022

Temperatures will dip into the 20s and 30s this weekend, and a statewide precipitation event is forecast to follow on Nov. 15, most likely in the form of snow.

Wiping Paraquat as a Rescue or Salvage Treatment in Sugarbeet

November 9, 2022

To manage glyphosate-resistant Palmer in low-growing crops like sugarbeet, wipers filled with paraquat can be adapted by using the right speed, wiper height and wiper saturation.

Drought-affected field — This year's program will assist producers with making decisions for the 2023 growing season, as well as renewing their private pesticide applicator licenses.

Confronting Cropping Challenges Program to be Offered in November and December 2022

November 8, 2022

This year's program will provide growers with extension insights on corn tar spot, drift management and drought-related considerations such as irrigation, and herbicide and nutrient carryover.