Nebraska Agronomy and Horticulture

09/10/2026

Bijesh Maharjan, associate professor and Extension specialist at the UNL Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center, will be formally honored Sept. 24 as the inaugural Ray and Jolene Ward Professor of Soil Health Science at the 2026 Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Distinguished Faculty Celebration.

The professorship recognizes an accomplished scientist who translates research into practice through outreach, engagement and Extension. Learn more about Maharjan's career and his impact on soil health science here: https://go.unl.edu/maharjan-professorship

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Bijesh Maharjan will be honored Sept. 24 as the inaugural Ray and Jolene Ward Professor of Soil Health Science.

09/09/2026

More than 110 agricultural innovators gathered Aug. 25 at Paulman Farms for “Dirt, Data, Decisions,” a day focused on finding practical solutions for Nebraska’s nitrogen and irrigation management challenges.

From precision agriculture and artificial intelligence to on-farm research, sensing technologies and water stewardship, 32 rapid-fire presentations sparked conversations about what’s next for agriculture and what works in the field. University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources faculty, researchers and Extension professionals joined producers and industry leaders to share ideas, build connections and explore how technology can create real value for Nebraska agriculture.

Learn more: https://go.unl.edu/dirtdatadecisions

More than 110 producers, agricultural technology leaders, researchers and public-sector partners gathered Aug. 25 at Paulman Farms near Sutherland for “Dirt, Data, Decisions,” a producer-focused event designed to connect people working on solutions for nitrogen and irrigation management in Nebra...

09/08/2026

Congratulations to S. Carolina Córdova, one of four individuals recently honored with Commendation Awards by the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society at its state chapter meeting in Ord, Nebraska!

The Nebraska Chapter and two of its members were also recognized at the 81st International SWCS Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

Learn more about the state chapter award winners: https://go.unl.edu/swcs-awardees

09/08/2026

East Campus Tailgates are back for the 2026 Husker football season! Join the Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources before Nebraska Football home games.

Everyone is welcome and no RSVP is required. Each tailgate begins four hours before kickoff and runs until one hour prior to kickoff.

Location: Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room, 1705 Arbor Drive, Lincoln, NE 68503

Sept. 19 – Nebraska vs. North Dakota. Kickoff at 6:15 p.m. (We're hosting this tailgate with IANR!)

Oct. 3 – IANR/UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Alumni Homecoming. Nebraska vs. Maryland. Kickoff time TBD.

Nov. 21 – Nebraska vs. Ohio State. Kickoff time TBD.

Free parking and free shuttle service to and from the stadium begins three hours before kickoff and continues throughout the event, with return service starting at the beginning of the third quarter and running through the end of the game.

Learn more: https://go.unl.edu/ec-tailgates

09/08/2026

09/07/2026

Join us for the next seminar at 11 a.m. CT Sept. 10, in Keim Hall 150 or online ›› https://go.unl.edu/seminars.

Jason Norsworthy, Distinguished Professor, Elms Farming Chair of W**d Science at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, will present “Are Chemistry, Application Technology, and Traits Staying Ahead of Palmer Amaranth?”

Palmer amaranth with resistance to multiple herbicide sites of action is becoming increasingly common across U.S. cropping systems, often outpacing the commercialization of new and effective chemical options. Norsworthy will examine strategies for managing Palmer amaranth, along with potential future traits that could address this ongoing challenge.


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09/01/2026

Registration is now open for the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub! Led by Nebraska Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, this free, two-month asynchronous course provides practical tools and knowledge on regenerative agriculture, including soil health, nutrient management, monitoring and NRCS program assistance.

Learn how these practices could benefit your Nebraska farming operation here: https://go.unl.edu/regenag-courses

08/31/2026

Join us for the next seminar at 11 a.m. CT Sept. 3, in Keim Hall 150 or online ›› https://go.unl.edu/seminars.

Nebraska's associate professor Clemencia Rojas will present “Harnessing Environmental Bacteria in the Development of Biopesticides to Control Plant Diseases: The Case of Bacterial Panicle Blight of Rice.” Rojas’ research examines antimicrobial molecules produced by Pseudomonas protegens PBL3 and how they could be harnessed to develop biopesticides for controlling bacterial diseases in crops. Note: This video presentation will not be posted following the seminar.


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08/31/2026

Nebraska educators — did you know there are FREE grassland biome education trunks ready to check out right now?

Five fully stocked trunks are available across the state, packed with hands-on materials and lesson plans on Nebraska's grasslands ecosystems... perfect for classroom teachers, scout leaders, homeschoolers and Master Naturalists. Every lesson ties directly into state learning objectives, so you can match it to what you're required to teach.

Learn more about the grassland biome education trunks here: https://go.unl.edu/grassland-trunks

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For over a year, Nebraska classrooms have had free access to a resource built to change that: five fully stocked grassland biome trunks stored across the state, packed with hands-on materials and ready-made lesson plans on the state’s grassland ecosystems. But many teachers still don’t know they...