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University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Agricultural Research Division 121st Annual Report. July 1, 2006 To June 30, 2007., Institute Of Agriculture And Natural Resources

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Our Mission..... 4

Foreword..... 5

Research Highlights..... 6

Faculty Awards and Recognitions....14

Graduate Student Awards and Recognitions...17

Undergraduate Honors Student Research Program...22

Variety and Germplasm Releases....23

Patents.....24

Administration.....25

Administrative Personnel....25

Organizational Chart....26

Administrative Units....27

IANR Research Facilities....28

Faculty.....29

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....30

Education and Human Sciences Departments...39

Off-Campus Research Centers....40

Interdisciplinary Activities....41

Visiting Scientists/Research Associates....42

Research Projects.....47

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....47

Education and Human Sciences Departments...52

Off-Campus Research Centers....52

Interdisciplinary Activities....53

Publications.....55

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units....60

Education and Human Sciences Departments...82

Off-Campus Research Centers....85

Research Expenditures....88

Agricultural Research Division News – April/May/June 2009

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:
Comments from Dean Gary Cunningham
Layman Awards
Anna Elliott Proposals
New or Revised Projects (January through April 2009)
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants (January through April 2009)
Grants and Contracts Received (January through April 2009)

Agricultural Research Division News – February/March 2009, Volume 41, Number 7

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:
Comments from Dean Gary Cunningham
USDA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
NIH Equipment Grants
ARD Funding Opportunities
ARD Summary of Graduate Student Enrollment - Fall 2008
New or Revised Projects (November and December 2008)
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants (November and December 2008)
Grants and Contracts Received (November and December 2008)

Ard News December 2008

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean Gary Cunningham
Undergraduate Honors Research Program
David H. and Annie E. Larrick/William G. Whitmore Funds, 2009
Mussehl Endowment
New or Revised Projects September and October 2008
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants September and October 2008
Grants and Contracts Received for September and October 2008

Ard News October 2008

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean
New or Revised Projects July and August 2008
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants July and August 2008
Grants and Contracts Received for July and August 2008

Ard News August 2008

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean
Recognition of Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research
Shear-Miles Fellowship 2008 - 2009
Hardin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship 2008-2009
Al Moseman International Studies Fund 2008-2009
John and Louise Skala Fellowship 2008-2009
Widaman Trust Distinguished Graduate Assistant Award 2008-2009
New or Revised Projects May and June 2008
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants May and June 2008
Grants and Contracts Received for May and June 2008

Ard News June 2008

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from Dean Gary Cunningham
William G. Whitmore Student Travel Endowment
ARD Advisory Council Election Results
Burlington Northern Endowment
National Science Foundation
David H. and Annie E. Larrick Fund July-December 2008
Undergraduate Honors Research Program
New or Revised Projects March and April 2008
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants March and April 2008
Grants and Contracts Received for March and April 2008

Ard News April 2008

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean
Layman Awards
ARD “Service Objectives”
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants January and February 2008
New or Revised Projects January and February 2008
Grants and Contracts Received for January and February 2008

Ard News February 2008

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from the Dean
121st ARD Annual Report
Endeavors
New or Revised Projects November and December 2007
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants November and December 2007
Grants and Contracts Received for November and December 2007
ARD Out-of-State Travel Policy - Professional Society Meetings
Fall 2007 Graduate Census

University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Agricultural Research Division 122nd Annual Report July 1, 2007 To June 30, 2008, Institute Of Agriculture And Natural Resources

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Our Mission ..... 4

Foreword..... 5

Faculty Awards and Recognitions.... 6

Graduate Student Awards and Recognitions...10

Undergraduate Honors Student Research Program...14

Variety and Germplasm Releases....15

Patents.....17

Administration..... 18

Administrative Personnel.... 18

Organizational Chart....19

Administrative Units....20

IANR Research Facilities.... 21

Faculty..... 22

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units... 23

Education and Human Sciences Departments...33

Off-Campus Research Centers....34

Interdisciplinary Activities....35

Visiting Scientists/Research Associates....36

Research Projects..... 43

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units... 43

Education and Human Sciences Departments...48

Off-Campus Research Centers....49

Interdisciplinary Activities ....50

Publications.....51

Agricultural/Natural Resources Units... 57

Education and Human Sciences Departments...77

Off-Campus Research Centers....80

Research Expenditures....82

Ard News December 2007

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean
William G. Whitmore Student Travel Endowment
David H. and Annie E. Larrick Fund, 2008
Undergraduate Honors Research Program
Mussehl Endowment
New or Revised Projects September and October 2007
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants September and October 2007
Grants and Contracts Received for September and October 2007

Ard News October 2007

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Associate Dean
Glimpses at ARD Research
New or Revised Projects July and August 2007
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants July and August 2007
Grants and Contracts Received for July and August 2007

Ard News August 2007

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean
Recognition of Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research
Shear-Miles Fellowship 2007 - 2008
Hardin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship 2007-2008
Al Moseman International Studies Fund 2007-2008
John and Louise Skala Fellowship
Widaman Trust Distinguished Graduate Assistant Award 2007-2008
New or Revised Projects May and June 2007
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants May and June 2007
IANR Research Travel Grants
Grants and Contracts Received for May and June 2007

Ard News June 2007

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean
Williams Endowment
ARD Advisory Council Election Results
Sampson Range and Pasture Management Endowments
Undergraduate Honors Research Program
ARD Interdisciplinary Research Grants Program
Helpful Hints
David H. and Annie E. Larrick Fund 2007
Arch and Frances Jorgenson Fund
Ralph H. Bainbridge Memorial Fund
William G. Whitmore Student Travel Endowment
Helen Porter Van Spronssen Charitable Trust
New or Revised Projects March and April 2007
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants March and April 2007

Ard News April 2007

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

Comments from the Dean
Layman Awards
Anna Elliott Proposals
Helpful Hints - USDA Grant Proposals
ARD "Service Objectives"
New or Revised Projects January and February 2007
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants January and February 2007
Grants and Contracts Received for January and February 2007

Ard News February 2007

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from the Dean
120th ARD Annual Report
Endeavors
New or Revised Projects November and December 2006
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants November and December 2006
Grants and Contracts Received for November and December 2006
Fall 2006 Graduate Census

Ard News December 2006

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

Comments from the Dean
William G. Whitmore Student Travel Endowment
David H. and Annie E. Larrick Fund, 2007
UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH PROGRAM
ARD Foundation/Grant Processes
New or Revised Projects September and October 2006
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants September and October 2006
Grants and Contracts Received for September and October 2006

Ard News October 2006

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean
UNL Temporarily Suspends Hunting on Land After Court Ruling
Channing B. and Katherine W. Baker Fund 2006-2007
Mussehl Endowment 2006-2007
Recognition of Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research
New or Revised Projects July and August 2006
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants July and August 2006
Grants and Contracts Received for July and August 2006

Ard News August 2006

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Contents:

Comments from the Dean
Hardin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship 2006-2007
Widaman Trust Distinguished Graduate Assistant Award 2006-2007
Shear-Miles Fellowship 2006-2007
John and Louise Skala Fellowship 2006-2007
Al Moseman International Studies Fund 2006-2007
New or Revised Projects May and June 2006
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants May and June 2006
Grants and Contracts Received for May and June 2006
New Satellite Image Crop Maps Available for Nebraska

Ard News June 2006

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS: Comments from the Dean Station Project ID Numbers Journal Series Numbers ARD Advisory Council Election Results ARD GIS Development Maps ARD Out-of-State Travel Policy - Professional Society Meetings ARD Interdisciplinary Research Grants Program New or Revised Projects March and April 2006 Undergraduate Honors Research Program Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants March and April 2006 Grants and Contracts Received for March and April 2006

Ard News April 2006

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

Comments from the Dean
Layman Awards
New or Revised Projects January and February 2006
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants January and February 2006
Grants and Contracts Received for January and February 2006

Ard News February 2006

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from the Dean
Federal Funding Prospects for FY '07
119th ARD Annual Report
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants November and December 2005
Endeavors
Mark Your Calendars
New or Revised Projects November and December 2005
Grants and Contracts Received for November and December 2005

Agricultural Research Division 120th Annual Report 2006

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Table of Contents:

Our Mission
Foreword
Research Highlights
Faculty Awards and Recognitions
Graduate Student Awards and Recognitions
Undergraduate Honors Student Research Program
Variety and Germplasm Releases
Administration
Administrative Personnel
Organizational Chart
Administrative Units
IANR Research Facilities
Faculty
Agricultural/Natural Resources Units
Education and Human Sciences Departments
Off-Campus Research Centers
Interdisciplinary Activities
Visiting Scientists/Research Associates
Research Projects
Agricultural/Natural Resources Units
Education and Human Sciences Departments
Off-Campus Research Centers
Interdisciplinary Activities
Publications
Agricultural/Natural Resources Units
Education and Human Sciences Departments
Off-Campus Research Centers
Research Expenditures

Ard News December 2005

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from the Interim Dean
William G. Whitmore Student Travel Endowment
David H. and Annie E. Larrick Fund, 2006
Undergraduate Honors Research Program
New or Revised Projects September and October 2005
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants September and October 2005
Grants and Contracts Received for September and October 2005
Fall 2005 Graduate Census

Ard News October 2005

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:
Comments from the Interim Dean
ARD-Administered Grants and Awards Programs
New or Revised Projects July and August 2005
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants May and June 2005
Grants and Contracts Received for July and August 2005

Agricultural Research Division News - August 2005

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Volume 38, Number 4. Comments from the Interim Dean, Z. B. Mayo; National Coalition for Rural Entrepreneurship; Hardin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship 2005-2006; Widaman Trust Distinguished Graduate Assistant Award 2005-2006; IANR Research Travel Grants; John and Louise Skala Fellowship 2005-2006; Al Moseman International Studies Fund 2005-2006; Shear-Miles Fellowship 2005-2006; New or Revised Projects May and June 2005; Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants May and June 2005; New Design to ARD News; Grants and Contracts Received for May and June 2005

Agricultural Research Division News --June 2005

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Comments from the Dean- Darrell W. Nelson; ARD Internship Richard Ferguson; Strategic Planning in IANR; Sampson Range and Pasture Management Endowments; IANR Priority Goals 2005-2008; Anna Elliott Proposals; ARD Interdisciplinary Research Grants Program; Recognition of Junior Faculty for Excellence in Research; Layman Awards; ARD Advisory Council Election Results; Undergraduate Honors Research Program; William G. Whitmore Student Travel Endowment; David H. & Annie E. Larrick Fund 2005; ARD Web site has a “New Look” ; Revised UNL Commodity Board Guidelines; New or Revised Projects — March and April 2005; Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants —March and April 2005; Grants and Contracts …

Agricultural Research Division News -- April 2005

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Comments from the Dean, Darrell W. Nelson, Dean and Director President’s FY 2006 Budget Request for Research Unit Performance Characteristics Faculty and Staff Guide for Applying and Receiving Income from Industry and Commodity Boards Policy for Conducting Field Trials of Regulated GMO Material Grants and Contracts Received for January and February 2005 Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants —January and February 2005 New or Revised Projects —January and February 2005

Agricultural Research Division News - February 2005

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Comments from the Dean - Darrell W. Nelson; New Additions to the ARD Web Site; Recommendations for Controlling Biological, Chemical and Radiological Materials at Land Grant Universities; How to Have a Successful Visit to a Funding Agency; Crop Variety Release Committee Assignments; 118th ARD Annual Report; Endeavors; Fall 2004 Graduate Census; New or Revised Projects —December 2004; Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants — December 2004; Grants and Contracts Received for December 2004

Agricultural Research Division 119th Annual Report 2005

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Table of Contents:

Our Mission .................................................................................................................................. 4
Foreword ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Research Highlights ...................................................................................................................... 6
Faculty Awards and Recognitions ..............................................................................................14
Graduate Student Awards and Recognitions ...........................................................................17
Undergraduate Honors Student Research Program ................................................................21
Variety and Germplasm Releases ...............................................................................................22
Patent .............................................................................................................................................29
Administration ..............................................................................................................................30
Administrative Personnel ....................................................................................................30
Organizational Chart ............................................................................................................31
Administrative Units ............................................................................................................32
IANR Research Facilities ......................................................................................................33
Faculty ...........................................................................................................................................34
Agricultural/Natural Resources Units ..............................................................................35
Human Resources and Family Sciences Departments .....................................................45
Off-Campus Research Centers ...........................................................................................46
Interdisciplinary Activities ..................................................................................................47
Visiting Scientists/Research Associates ....................................................................................48
Research Projects ...........................................................................................................................51
Agricultural/Natural Resources Units ..............................................................................51
Human Resources and Family Departments ....................................................................57
Off-Campus Research Centers ............................................................................................57
Interdisciplinary Activities ..................................................................................................58
Publications ...................................................................................................................................59
Agricultural/Natural …