New Husker-developed wheat, triticale varieties support Nebraska producers

Nebraska’s small-grains program produces award-winning wheat for baking

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Grassini named 2025 American Society of Agronomy fellow

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Plant Transformation Core Research Facility key to improving plants

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Lawrence’s research proves crucial in safeguarding Nebraska sugar beet sector

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Harvey helps amp up research at Barta Brothers Ranch

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Study: Reported crop yield gains from breeding may be overstated

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Nebraska scientists establish biochar on-farm research network

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National Academy of Sciences salutes Schnable for pioneering work

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Nebraska’s corn expertise helps crack code in journey to revolutionize agriculture

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New football practice fields made possible by Husker research

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Clemente retires, capping 29-year career

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International team calls for new approach to estimate crop yield potential, gaps

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microgreens being grown in a high tunnel facility

Micro-irrigation work boosts Nebraska economic development, food security

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Husker researchers use machine learning to help identify yield opportunities

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USDA grants boost Husker research on sugar beet nitrogen management, agroforestry

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Husker findings boost rice’s ability to withstand nighttime heat stress

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Schnable expands work to ID corn genes, predict hybrid performance

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Stephen Wegulo, left, and Katherine Frels in wheat field

Nebraska-developed wheat variety to address new fungal threat

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Husker researchers help show how to double Africa’s corn yield

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Husker researchers help launch support tool for crop nutrient management

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Study points to Africa’s opportunities to boost rice production

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Husker researchers take cues from crop’s circadian rhythms to help sorghum survive cold snaps

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Patricio Grassini in front of corn field

Project to assemble global ag data on potassium deficiencies

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Huskers aim to launch first center for space agriculture

Agronomy and Horticulture/Biological Systems Engineering/Grand Challenges/Greenhouse Innovation Center/Holland Computing Center/

Taro Mieno, Daniel Schachtman, Saleh Taghvaeian and Seunghee Kim

Nebraska part of interdisciplinary team examining climate resiliency through soil

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Nebraska-led team first to map corn genome

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Refining surge protector in crops could boost yields

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biochar applied to farmland with manure spreader

Nebraska researchers conduct largest biochar field trial in the state

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Temperature, drought influencing movement of Plains bison

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Edgar Cahoon and Thomas Clemente in greenhouse

Husker duo part of national push for improved biofuels

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computerized image of corn plant's root system

Nebraska researchers identify genes that help corn adapt to new environments

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Pitch-perfect: Study of World Cup’s turfgrass may help crops yield more from less

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With wildfires on rise, study compares techniques for limiting them

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Study identifies connections among popcorn, microbiome, human health

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Husker study: Brazil can grow more soybeans without deforesting Amazon

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Husker research hones in on sorghum’s genetic makeup to improve nitrogen efficiency

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Performance of crop-boosting bacteria may depend on delivery method

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Francis to retire after 45 years at Nebraska

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Nebraska Sandhills rated as world’s most intact prairie

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Go big infrared: Husker imaging system streamlines analysis of seeds

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Nebraska research studying benefits of grass restoration amid cropland

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Husker team gains momentum toward developing nitrogen-efficient crops

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Baenziger to retire, capping 35-year career at Nebraska

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Model predicts gene responses to cold across diverse plant species

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Baenziger supports growers through small-grains program

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Team IDs differences in gene-related activity between ancient, modern corn

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All the angles: Automated image processing could aid crop evals

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Jarquin receives Early Career Scientist Award

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Husker team receives $1 million for projects to enhance soil health, productivity

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Baenziger awarded $650,000 for hybrid wheat research

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Nebraska perfect place for Schachtman’s research

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Harvesting innovation: Husker researchers kick off planting season

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Paper focuses on investing wisely in sustainable intensification research

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Kirsch makes rain to study landscape runoff

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Early detection of changing ecosystems is aim of Nebraska-led research

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Nebraska team merges machine learning, plant genetics to maximize sorghum potential

Agriculture/Agronomy and Horticulture/Plant Science/

Stalk-worn sensor to measure crops’ water use

Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources/Agriculture/Agronomy and Horticulture/Crop Yields/Plant Science/

Analysis finds U.S. ecosystems shifting hundreds of miles north

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Yield gap study finds China can meet rice demand despite land changes

Agriculture/Agronomy and Horticulture/International Engagement/Yield Gap/

Lights, camera, traction: Research shines at media day

Agronomy and Horticulture/Bob Wilhelm/Center for Brain Biology and Behavior/Children and Families/Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory/School of Natural Resources/

Sequenced genome of ancient crop could raise yields

Agriculture/Agronomy and Horticulture/Plant Science/

Genes to proteins: Efforts enriching nutrition of popcorn, sorghum

Agronomy and Horticulture/Health/Plant Science/

Nebraska turfgrass tech reaches customers worldwide

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Nebraska’s Center for Plant Science Innovation is transforming agriculture

Agriculture/Agronomy and Horticulture/Plant Science/

115 years of data reveal longer U.S. growing season, temp trends

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Researchers: Focus policy to better control red cedar invasion

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Husker research to advance tractor testing techniques

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Higher temperatures likely to affect sharp-tailed grouse, study finds

Agronomy and Horticulture/Climate Change/Ecology/

Team explores economic potential of sweet sorghum ethanol

Agricultural Economics/Agronomy and Horticulture/Plant Science/

Nebraska research assists state’s craft brewing industry

Agriculture/Agronomy and Horticulture/Food Science/

Ecologists show that Nebraska Sandhills can withstand wildfire

Agronomy and Horticulture/Drought/Ecology/

Is Africa the world’s next breadbasket? Nebraska study says it’s unlikely

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Study unearths benefits, limits of fertilizing soybeans

Agriculture/Agronomy and Horticulture/Food/Energy/Water/

Plant scientists aim to turn sorghum into jet fuel

Agronomy and Horticulture/Biochemistry/Plant Science/

Study shows wildfires are increasing on the Great Plains

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Project aims to boost global wheat yields

Agriculture/Agronomy and Horticulture/Plant Science/

New Husker-developed wheat, triticale varieties support Nebraska producers

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