The Husk: Recent Episodes
ALEC 341 Students
In this podcast series, students enrolled in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's ALEC 341 course (Podcasting to Increase Science Literacy) break down complex scientific material into easy-to-digest informational audio segments. Follow our feed for new episodes throughout the semester focused on agricultural sciences and natural resources!
Did you know there is no such thing a GMO popcorn? Learn more about how farmers get your popcorn to stores and movie theaters with UNL's Amit Jhala and Ethann Barnes. #TheHusk
The Poese Family has owned and operated the KBRX radio station since its establishment. Listen here as Scott Poese (left) talks about his experiences at KBRX and how important agriculture is to the listening area. #theHusk
After the Nebraska flooding in March 2019, many people are wondering “what’s next?” In this episode of #TheHusk, learn about what we can expect in the aftermath of the flooding.
In this episode of "The Husk," Dr. Steven Waller describes the Nebraska integrated beef systems initiative led by UNL's Center for Grassland Studies. #TheHusk.
What’s in store for a more sustainable UNL? On this episode of "The Husk," Sophia Svanda sits down with Prabhakar Shrestha and Dave Gosselin to discuss what UNL is doing to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Listen now!
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Prabs Shrestha, the director of sustainability, and Kat Woerner, a UNL undergraduate, joined us on the latest episode of #TheHusk to talk about the role of UNL's Office of Sustainability and student projects to improving sustainability on campus.
Consumers are demanding more transparency when it comes to their food. Tune in to the latest episode of #TheHusk with UNL student Rebel Sjeklocha and Dr. Kate Brooks to learn how food product labeling and marketing affects consumer choices.
Dr. Joe Luck, Precision Agriculture Engineering professor in the department of Biological Systems Engineering at UNL is studying how spot spraying can be used in fields to reduce the amount of chemicals that are introduced to the environment. #TheHusk #spotspraying #UNL #ThisIsCASNR
An idea inspired by UNL's Michael Forsberg and Mike Farrell, the Platte Basin Timelapse shares the story of the watershed over time. It allows everyone to understand how we are all connected through our water system. Listen to this episode of "The Husk" hosted by UNL student Matt Morton to learn more!
“What qualities do entrepreneurs have? How do I get started with my own business? Could I be an entrepreneur?” If you have ever asked yourself these questions, you don’t won’t to miss the latest episode of #TheHusk!
From combines to seed production, trying to educate the youth about agriculture and science are important to Dr. Nathan Conner with UNL's Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication and Courtney Schaardt with the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. #TheHusk