IANR Conversations

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources is at work for Nebraska in myriad ways. Here members of the IANR community talk about their work for the state. Please visit this site often, and share it with your friends.

Ken Dewey

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Ken Dewey, climatology professor, describes how the Central Plains Severe Weather Symposium helps educate Nebraskans to stay safe, and global warming effects in the Arctic.

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Ivan Rush, animal science professor, now emeritus, talks about his work with producers in one of Nebraska's leading industries.
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Kathleen Lodl, UNL Extension assistant dean, former 4-H youth specialist, talks about how 4-H serves youth and community in the state and around the world.
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Tiffany Heng-Moss, associate professor of entomology, discusses how students learn about more than insects in her classes.
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Jim Goeke, hydrogeologist, discusses the importance of water to Nebraska's quality of life.
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Agronomist Steve Baenziger discusses UNL's long-standing small grains breeding program.
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Sue Voss, coordinator of student development for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, discusses how the CASNR Cares program eases students' transition to university life.
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Ken Cassman, director of the Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research, discusses how biofuels research is a key to Nebraska's economic future.
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Lisa Karr-Lilienthal, assistant professor, discusses the new companion animal program.
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Gary Hergert, soil scientist, discusses research that aims to help producers better manage water use.
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Dave Smith, beef/dairy veterinarian, discusses the importance of research on E. coli research and other livestock diseases.
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Nutritionist Wanda Koszewski talks about extension's role in getting good dietary information into Nebraskans' hands.
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John DeFrain, family scientist, discusses how families can build on their strengths.
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Marilyn Schlake, coordinator of the Nebraska EDGE program, discusses how the university helps entrepreneurs across the state.
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Terry Riordan, former director of the Professional Golf Management program, now emeritus, discusses the Professional Golf Management program that he coordinates.
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Sally MacKenzie, project leader of the Plant Science Initiative, discusses efforts to develop new plant hybrids.
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Eric Berg, community forestry program leader, discusses the Nebraska Forest Service's role in promoting trees in the state.
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Erin Blankenship, associate professor of statistics, talks about the importance of the Math in the Middle initiative.
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Rolando Flores, director of the Food Processing Center, talks about the center's mission.
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Linda Boeckner, director of the Panhandle Research and Extension Center and nutrition specialist, discusses extension's efforts to improve Nebraskans' health.
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Don Adams, director of West Central Research and Extension Center, talks about work being done at the center in North Platte.
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Plant pathologist Stephen Wegulo discusses work to protect crops and ornamental plants from disease.
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Jim Locklear, former director, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, talks about "community greening.
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Biochemist Don Weeks talks about his development of dicamba-resistant crops.
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Meat scientist Chris Calkins discusses the impact of his research for consumers and the beef industry.
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Sandy Scofield, director of the Nebraska Rural Initiative, talks about the program's work in rural Nebraska.
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Livestock marketing specialist Darrell Mark talks about how UNL helps producers navigate the volatile markets.
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Pesticide safety educator Clyde Ogg discusses the importance of training applicators to use pesticides safely
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Extension engineer Paul Jasa reflects on the impact of no-till farming practices.
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Jason Ellis, assistant professor, talks about the importance of teaching ag journalism students to be spokespersons for the state's largest industry.
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Martin Massengale, director of the Nebraska Center for Grassland Studies, explain's the center's role in the state's use of grasslands.
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Sue Brown, emeritus UNL Extension educator who co-led methamphetamine awareness, 2004-2009, discusses efforts to educate Nebraskans about the dangers of methamphetamines.
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Agricultural economics professor Ron Hanson talks about his teaching.
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Extension educator Connie Hancock discusses extension's statewide technology training.
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Kyle Hoagland, former Water Center director, now senior water research analyst, explains the mission of the UNL Water Center that he directs.
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Dale Lindgren, horticulture professor, now emeritus, discusses developing plants for the Plains.
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Livestock specialist Terry Mader discusses UNL's work to protect cattle from Nebraska's harsh elements.
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Extension educator Jim Schild talks about his work with Panhandle grape growers and others.
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Soil scientist Charles Shapiro discusses UNL's organic farming research.
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Extension Educator Brent Plugge discusses two important educational programs for cattle producers.
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Assistant professor Lisa Pennisi discusses the hospitality, restaurant and tourism management program.
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Richard Perrin, agricultural economist, discusses the effects of ethanol on food prices.
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Timothy Carr, professor of nutrition and health sciences, discusses a new compound using stearic acid from beef tallow and sterols from soybeans that can help manage human cholesterol — a product that has huge implications for Nebraska.
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David Wedin, School of Natural Resources grassland ecologist, describes the federal grant-funded Sandhills Biocomplexity Project, the value of Nebraska's Sandhills as a source of water recharge, and how the Sandhills recover under stress.
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