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This avocado tree was cut down after being infected by laurel wilt disease, which has been killing avocado trees in the southeastern United States for almost 15 years. The fungus Raffaelea lauricola, which is transmitted by the redbay ambrosia beetle, causes the disease.

Researchers develop new DNA test procedure for avocado industry

June 16, 2016

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Nebraska Extension to host Weed Management Field Day June 29

June 16, 2016

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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture announced June 8 that emerald ash borer, the highly invasive insect that attacks and kills all species of North American ash trees, was discovered in this tree during a site inspection in Omaha's Pulaski Park.

UNL experts offer advice on protecting ash trees

June 15, 2016

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Patricio Grassini

Study demonstrates model’s ability to project corn yields

June 13, 2016

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A free seminar on hops production will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. June 30 in 150 Keim Hall on UNL's East Campus.

UNL offers free seminar on hops production

June 10, 2016

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UNL's quarter-scale tractor A team took top honors at the International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria, Illinois, June 2-5. UNL's X team won the design category and placed third overall in the X team division.

Quarter-scale tractor team wins international competition

June 8, 2016

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The University of Nebraska State Museum's June Sunday with a Scientist program will look at how fresh water is used for agriculture.

Sunday with a Scientist program to focus on water for food

June 7, 2016

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The BugMasters volunteer program will cover topics such as insect basics, pollinators, pests and how to teach insect programs.

Registration open for BugMasters program in July

June 7, 2016

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Mug shot of Mark Button

Button receives permanent nod as executive vice chancellor, chief academic officer

September 8, 2025

A woman stands in front of auditorium seating.

Family motivates Durban as she records 30 lifetime blood donations

September 8, 2025

Color portraits of Dr. Vivek Murthy, Orly Israel and Shaylyn Romney Garrett on a color campus background.

Thompson Forum, focused on finding connection, opens Sept. 18

September 8, 2025

UNL tracks steady enrollment with growth in key academic areas

September 8, 2025

Students wearing red "Go Big Red" T-shirts run out of a tunnel at Memorial Stadium.

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