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UNL Researchers Contribute to National Award-Winning Project on Corn Pest Management

By Natalie Jones

The NC246 project, "Managing Insect Pests in Corn," unites scientists nationwide to develop strategies aimed at reducing crop losses, lowering production costs, and promoting environmental sustainability.

Nebraska researchers involved in the award-winning effort include Julie Peterson, Jeff Bradshaw, Ana Maria Velez Arango, Justin McMechan, Robert Wright, Thomas Hunt, and Lance Meinke.

Source : unl.edu

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