The Elephant in the Room: Building Bridges for Better Agricultural Solutions
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 4:00 p.m.
Part of the Agronomy and Horticulture IMPACT 2026 Conference
NEBRASKA INNOVATION CAMPUS CONFERENCE CENTER, AUDITORIUM. 2021 TRANSFORMATION DRIVE, LINCOLN, NE
In a world full of diverse perspectives, one thing remains clear: thoughtful dialogue helps us make meaningful progress. This is true in agriculture, where our collective work shapes how we nourish people responsibly, nutritiously, and sustainably.
As our global population surpasses 8 billion, the need for productive, solutions‑focused conversations has never been more important. When we listen, learn, and engage with openness, we create space for better ideas and stronger outcomes.
Join Tamar Haspel, columnist for The Washington Post, as she explores how constructive dialogue can bring people together to address some of the most complex challenges in food and agriculture.
On March 3, the Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nebraska East Union. Following the Heuermann Lecture, the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture invites faculty, staff, students and stakeholders to remain on Nebraska Innovation Campus to attend the Agronomy and Horticulture IMPACT 2026 Conference Kickoff Mixer at 6 p.m. and the full conference on March 4.
The IMPACT 2026 Conference – Innovation and Partnerships for the Future will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nebraska Innovation Campus. This department-wide showcase and strategy conference will highlight the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture’s collective achievements in teaching, research and extension while fostering collaboration across disciplines and with industry, agencies, commodity boards and community stakeholders.
