Department of Agronomy and Horticulture | Nebraska Our Academic Programs Apply Now In the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, we empower students to connect with people, cultivate ideas, discover new opportunities and acquire the skills necessary to feed and enrich the lives of a growing global population. Undergraduate Programs Plant and Landscape Systems Major The Plant and Landscape Systems major aims to educate and develop professionals to design and manage complex horticultural, landscape and turfgrass systems. The three primary options are horticulture landscape design and management , and turfgrass science and management Agronomy Major The Agronomy Major provides specialization in managing field crop systems and includes learning experiences in crop and soil management, plant genetics and physiology. Plant Biology Major The plant biology major is for students who want to explore plants at every level – molecular, cellular, the entire plant and ecologically. Graduate Programs Master's Degree in Agronomy and Horticulture Doctoral Degree in Agronomy and Horticulture Online Program and Certificates Graduate Program Specializations Plant Breeding and Genetics More Information Crop Physiology and Production More Information Range, Forage and Turfgrass More Information Soil and Water Science More Information Weed Science More Information Agronomy and Horticulture News Latest News Grassini named 2025 ASA Fellow for work driven by passion April 22, 2026 Faculty, staff honors announced by executive vice chancellor’s office April 21, 2026 From IANR News Nebraska scientist proposes bold new definition of what counts as soil April 21, 2026 Range Management Club native perennial plant sale is April 30-May 2 April 20, 2026 More news APPLY NOW Be a Part of Agronomy SEMINAR SERIES Join In EVENTS See What's Next ANNUAL NEWSLETTER Read the News Upcoming Events Lisa Hilfiker Graduate Program Coordinator Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln Work Address Keim 202A Lincoln NE 68583-0915 Phone Work 402-472-8393 On-campus 2-8393 Email lisa.hilfiker@unl.edu Website SAC Secretary (2027) Christine Barta Plant Systems Learner and Partnership Engagement Coordinator Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln Work Address PLSH 362H Lincoln NE 68583-0915 Phone Work 402-472-2827 On-campus 2-2827 Email cbarta3@unl.edu Anne Streich Professor of Practice, PLAS Undergraduate Adviser Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln Work Address PLSH 362D Lincoln NE 68583-0915 Phone Work 402-472-1640 On-campus 2-1640 Email astreich2@unl.edu Website Turf Club Advisor Meghan Sindelar Associate Professor of Practice, Agronomy Undergraduate Adviser Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln Work Address PLSH 377N unl NE 68583-0915 Phone Work 402-472-1740 On-campus 2-1740 Email msindelar3@unl.edu David Holding Associate Department Head, Professor, Plant Biology Director Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska-Lincoln Work Address BEAD E323 Lincoln NE 68583-0660 Phone Work 402-472-1357 On-campus 2-1357 Email dholding2@unl.edu Website Center for Plant Science Innovation Ready to Apply? Connect With Admissions Apply Now Visit Campus