Tag: Climate Resilience
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Precision ag facility a hub for sustainable, resilient practices
The next era of agricultural innovation and discovery is underway at Nebraska Innovation Campus. Construction began in May 2024 on the National Center for Resilient and Regenerative Precision Agriculture, a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, UNL and NIC. The state-of-the-art facility will promote sustainable, resilient and highly efficient agricultural practices…
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Lowering livestock’s methane emissions
When a cow belches, it releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. One cow, no problem. But entire beef and dairy sectors add up. A Nebraska research team is studying ways to reduce methane emissions from livestock with the goal of developing tools and management practices for beef and dairy producers. …
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Fortifying communities for future weather threats
The 2019 flooding in Nebraska stands out for its ferocity, but it was part of a national two-decade trend of floods that are more widespread, longer lasting and more costly. Husker experts are working with communities and regional planners to develop long-term mitigation plans that will better position the state for future severe weather. The…
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Helping crops survive cold snaps
Sorghum is a major player in shaping agricultural sustainability, with its low seed cost, drought tolerance and water use efficiency. But the grain has a major shortfall: It’s cold intolerant, limiting the regions where it can thrive. Husker plant scientist Rebecca Roston leads a team aiming to give sorghum – and eventually, its close relative…
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Mapping the complete corn genome
James Schnable Surprising fact: There are more genes in a corn plant than in a human being. Corn’s entire set of genes — its genome — is also extremely complex, making it more challenging to decode as well. Nebraska agronomist James Schnable helped create the first complete map of the corn genome, a landmark achievement…