University Provides Ag Innovation Updates to Senators at ENREEC
Lincoln, Neb. —It was a fast-paced visit to the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) for U.S.
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Uniformity of prey can yield spider-eat-spider world
Lincoln, Neb. —A limited menu of prey may weave a tangled food web by emboldening wolf spiders of multiple species to dine on each other and even cannibalize their own, says a study from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
TAPS “pops” with new competition & partnership in 2023
Lincoln, Neb. —Popcorn may not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions corn in the state of Nebraska, but the “Cornhusker State” is actually the top producer of the number one snack food in the world. Popcorn is on the minds of the Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program this year as the first farm management competition for the popular snack is set to be conducted in 2023.
Continued below-average precipitation reduces groundwater levels, report shows
Lincoln, Neb. —Groundwater levels have declined in most of Nebraska following multiple years of below-average precipitation, University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists found in a new statewide analysis. About three-quarters of the 4,787 observation wells across the state experienced groundwater level declines during 2021-22.
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Drone’s-eye view earns cover of prestigious journal
Lincoln, Neb. —Welcome to the snapshot of a Husker-made image that recently drew eyes and earned exposure beyond the confines of campus. Looking to learn (in <1,000 words) how our photographers and artists create the iconic? Picture this…
It could pass for shag carpeting well past whatever passed for its prime. Or a patch of grass, maybe, in need of a cut and some overseeding.
Helzer discusses building resilient land with cattle
Lincoln, Neb. —On almost any given day, a person can drive by grazing land owned by The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska and see an artist in residence.
The conservancy’s science director, Chris Helzer, told National Science Foundation Research Traineeship students recently that the environmental group uses cows as “habitat artists” to build resilience in grasslands.
Huskers take 4th at national soil judging contest
Lincoln, Neb. —The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Soil Judging Team took fourth place at the National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest, held March 26–31 near Woodward, Oklahoma. The Soil Science Society of America sponsors the competition annually and Oklahoma State University was the 2023 host.
Nebraska researchers identify genes that help corn adapt to new environments
Lincoln, Neb. —Corn plays a key role in Nebraska’s economy and identity. Yet, this was not always the case.
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Agronomy and Horticulture is growing the future of ag
Lincoln, Neb. —Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska. The state’s leading industry, its impact goes far beyond the plate — providing Nebraskans with jobs, contributing to the state’s economy, and touching the lives of its citizens every day.