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University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

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The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century -- Cover & Flaps, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century -- Cover & Flaps, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Includes:

A Message from the Vice Chancellor by Roy C. Arnold, Vice Chancellor IANR, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

About the authors

Cover design by Jack Brodie.


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century -- Part 1. Frontmatter, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century -- Part 1. Frontmatter, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Preface

Acknowledgments

Exordium

Table of Contents

Part I. University Administrators: Board of Regents, Chancellors, & Presidents


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century -- Part Ii The College Of Agriculture (Overall)/Ianr, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century -- Part Ii The College Of Agriculture (Overall)/Ianr, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. The College of Agriculture/IANR ............. 5

Chapter 2. The College of Agriculture/Resident Instruction ............. 23

Chapter 3. The Agricultural Experiment Station/Agricultural Research Division ........... 30

Section 1. General ............. 30

Section 2. The Search for New Crops ............. 40

Section 3. Livestock Waste Management ............. 47

Chapter 4. The Cooperative Extension Service ............. 48

Chapter 5. International Programs ............. 76

Section 1. General ............. 76

Section 2. The Nebraska Mission in Colombia ............. 79

Section 3. University of Nebraska Technical Assistance Program in Turkey ............. 87

Chapter 6. The Conservation and Survey Division ............. 93


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Vii. Schools And Short Courses, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Vii. Schools And Short Courses, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. Schools of Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . 359

School of Agriculture, Lincoln . . . . . . . . . . 359

The UN School of Agriculture/UN School of Technical Agriculture, Curtis . .. . . . . . 364

Chapter 2. Short Courses . . . . . . . . . . 369

Farm Operators Course . . . . . . . . .369

Farm and Ranch Operators Short Course . . . . . . . . . . 372

Other Short Courses . . . . …


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Viii. The Faculty, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Viii. The Faculty, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. Faculty Involvement in Overall College Matters . . . . . . . . 375

Chapter 2. Retirement: University of Nebraska Policies and Relevant Legislation . . . 377

Chapter 3. The Honor Society Agriculture - Gamma Sigma Delta . . . . . . . 381

Chapter 4. Colorful Characters and Unsung Heroes . . . . . . . .383

Chapter 5. Women in Agricultural Research . . . . . . . .391

Chapter 6. War-time Contributions . . . . . . . . 392

Chapter 7. Loyalty Authentications and Resistance Thereto . . …


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Ix. Student Organizations, Activities And Recreation, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Ix. Student Organizations, Activities And Recreation, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. The Fraternity of Alpha Zeta . . . . . . . 401

Chapter 2. Farmers' Fair . . . . . . . 402

Chapter 3. College Activities Building . . . . . . . 405

Chapter 4. Other Organizations and Activities . . . . . . . 406


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part X. Reaching For Excellence - Star And 2001 Nebraska Agriculture, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part X. Reaching For Excellence - Star And 2001 Nebraska Agriculture, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Two major programs have been conducted by representatives of the private sector, College of Agriculture/ lANR administration and staff, and representatives of other public agencies primarily to: 1) identify how to enhance the economic performance of Nebraska agriculture, and 2) determine through specific recommendations what programs and facilities were needed in the College of Agriculture/lANR to accomplish the goals. The findings and recommendations of the first of these were published in STAR in 1976, and those of the second in 2001 Nebraska Agriculture in 1984. Important similarities and differences in the two programs, and in the publications emanating from each, …


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part V. Departments, Quasi-Departments, And Liaison With Administrative Units Outside Of The College/Ianr, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part V. Departments, Quasi-Departments, And Liaison With Administrative Units Outside Of The College/Ianr, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. Agricultural Biochemistry ............ 136

Chapter 2. Agricultural Communictions ............ 141

Chapter 3. Agricultural Economics ............ 148

Chapter 4. Agricultural Education ............ 157

Chapter 5. Agricultural Engineering ............ 161

Chapter 6. Agronomy ............ 168

Chapter 7. Animal Science ............ 188

Chapter 8. Chemurgy ............ 202

Chapter 9. Dairy Science ............ 205

Chapter 10. Entomology ............ 216

Chapter 11. Food Science and Technology ............ 222

Chapter 12. Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife ............ 227

Chapter 13. 4-H & Youth Development ............ 230

Chapter 14. Home Economics-Department, School, College ............ 236

Chapter 15. Horticulture and Forestry ............ 250

Chapter 16. Plant Pathology …


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Xii. Appendixes, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Xii. Appendixes, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Appendix 1-Faculty Roster ............ 439

Appendix 2. Experiment Station Apportionments ............ 469

Appendix 3. Extension Budget Apportionments ............ 473

Appendix 4. Abbreviations and Acronyms ............ 476

Appendix 5. Individual Recognition ............ 479

Appendix 6. Privately Raised Funds ............ 480

Name Index ............ 483


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Xi. Closely Related Organizations, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Xi. Closely Related Organizations, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. Organized Agriculture and the Agricultural Societies . . . . . . . . 423

Chapter 2. Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement . . . . . . . . 427

Chapter 3. Ceres Club . . . . . . . . 428

Chapter 4. Great Plains Agricultural Council . . . . . . . . 429

Chapter 5. College of Agriculture Advisory Council . . . . . . . . 430

Chapter 6. Agricultural Builders of Nebraska, Inc. . . . . . . . . 432

Chapter 7. The Ag 40 Group . …


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Iii. Development Of The College/Ianr, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Iii. Development Of The College/Ianr, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. Organization and Reorganization . . . . . . . 95

At the College of Agriculture/IANR Level . . . . . . . 95

At the Departmental Level - Agricultural Biochemistry . . . . . . . 102

At a Program Level - Natural Resources . . . . . . . 105

Chapter 2. A Century of Campus Growth . . . . . . . 106

Table 1. East Campus Buildings . . . . . . . 117

Table 2. Land Acquisition-East Campus and Environs . . . . . . . 123


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Vi. Research/Extension Centers And Farms, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Vi. Research/Extension Centers And Farms, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter l. UN Field Laboratory at Mead/UN Agricultural Research and Development Center ........... 287

Chapter 2. Northeast Station/UN Northeast Research and Extension Center ........... 303

Chapter 3. North Platte Station/UN West Central Research and Extension Center .... 309

Chapter 4. Panhandle Station/UN Panhandle Research and Extension Center ........ 317

Section 1. Main Station ........ 317

Section 2. Northwest Agricultural Laboratory, Alliance ........ 325

Section 3. High Plains, Agricultural Laboratory, Sidney ........ 327

Chapter 5. South Central Station, UN South Central Research and Extension Center ........ 329

Chapter 6. UN Southeast Research and Extension Center, Lincoln ........ 332

Chapter 7. Fort …


The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Iv. Shelter, Bodily Sustenance, And Coffee Breaks, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham Jan 1987

The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln College Of Agriculture: The First Century Part Iv. Shelter, Bodily Sustenance, And Coffee Breaks, Elvin F. Frolik, Ralston J. Graham

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Agriculture: The First Century by Elvin F. Frolik and Ralston J. Graham

Chapter 1. University Facilities on or Near the Campus .......... 125

Chapter 2. Social Fraternities, Boarding Clubs, Cafes and Facilities in Private Homes .......... 131