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Amlan Balabantaray, a doctoral candidate in biological systems engineering, developed a prototype for his See and Till system, a robotic weed control product for agricultural use.

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Rain falls near UNL's Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory in the Nebraska sandhills. A new groundwater report issued by UNL's School of Natural Resources shows that much of Nebraska is beginning to recover from the 2012-13 drought.

Report shows groundwater levels on the rise

February 5, 2016

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A crew from Altendorf Harvesting works its way through a wheat field west of Grant, Neb. A new report issued by UNL shows that Nebraska must be proactive in developing a climate action plan.

UNL report: Nebraska must be proactive with climate action plan

February 3, 2016

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The weather disturbance that is predicted to impact the central plains on Feb. 2 is shown here east of Japan (near the "A") on Jan. 27. Some forecasting models predict the weather system will deliver 12-plus inches of snow in the region (Lincoln is near the "B"). However, UNL's Ken Dewey said it is simply too early to accurately predict the storm path or how much — if any — precipitation it will bring.

Dewey: Storm could bring heavy snow, rain or nothing at all

January 29, 2016

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UNL researchers have identified a target of disease-causing plant pathogens. From left, Panya Kim, Ming Guo, Christian Elowsky, Guangdong Li and Jim Alfano.

Researchers ID target of disease-causing plant pathogens

January 27, 2016

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Conservation book explores history, current state of Nebraska fishes

January 21, 2016

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Students and families participate in a Sunday with a Scientist event at the University of Nebraska State Museum. UNL's Science Literacy Initiative served as a guest presenter to help educate young people on topics relating to science, technology, engineering and math.

FCSAmerica gives $100K for science, ag literacy

January 19, 2016

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(From left) Darci Vetter, chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the United States Trade Representative; moderator Ronnie Green, Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at UNL; and Clayton Yeutter, former U.S. trade representative and U.S. secretary of agriculture, converse during a Heuermann Lecture Jan. 12 at Nebraska Innovation Campus.

Experts discuss international trade during Heuermann Lecture

January 13, 2016

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Tool uses climate forecasts, crop models to supply data to farmers

January 8, 2016

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Lucas Timm, a senior elementary education major, completed part of his practicum by working in the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center in fall 2024. The Schmoker Reading Center provides reading and writing tutoring to children in the community from graduate and undergraduate students.

Timm gains experience in one-on-one education at Schmoker Center

April 29, 2025

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Amlan Balabantaray, a doctoral candidate in biological systems engineering, developed a prototype for his See and Till system, a robotic weed control product for agricultural use.

Inaugural robotics fellows ready to launch new innovations

April 28, 2025

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A man stands on a cherry picker between large shelves of documents.

Caster helps public uncover Nebraska's stories

April 28, 2025

Gift will expand Schmoker Reading Center’s impact across Nebraska

April 29, 2025

Addie Olson (center), a senior elementary education major, works with a young male student at a desk in the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center on Feb. 24 as Susan Dinsdale (left), a supervisor, observes.

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