Collaborators
The Center draws upon the expertise of many individuals, units, and organizations within and outside the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Although largely centered within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, faculty and staff in other units at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, the Nebraska State Colleges and universities in other states are also involved.
The Center continues to develop partnerships with additional institutions and organizations. For example, the Center facilitated formation of and continues to coordinate activities of two multi-state groups of researchers and extension specialists who work in areas of forage utilization by livestock. These partnerships will enhance collaborative efforts and allow the Center to better serve grassland interests in Nebraska, the Great Plains and nationwide.
Policy Advisory Committee
This committee is composed of University of Nebraska–Lincoln deans, department heads, selected faculty members, initially appointed by the Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. In addition, directors of state and federal agencies serve on the board. The Policy Advisory Committee serves with the director to set policy, develop budget, review goals and objectives, and seek additional support for programs initiated by the Center. Current members include:
| Member's Name | Department | Years Served |
|---|---|---|
| Keenan Amundsen | Associate Professor, Agronomy and Horticulture | 2015 - Present |
| Tom Bragg | Professor, Biology (UNO) | 2011 - Present |
| Archie Clutter | Dean, Agricultural Research Division | 2017 - Present |
| Craig Derickson | State Conservationist, USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service | 2011 - Present |
| Jim Douglas | Director, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | 1995 - Present |
| Dann Husmann | Director, PGA Golf Management | 2021 - Present |
| Clint Krehbiel | Department Head, Animal Science | 2020 - Present |
| Rob Mitchell | Research Agronomist, USDA, Agricultural Research Service | 2011 - Present |
| Larkin Powell | Interim Associate Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | 2020 - Present |
| Brent Plugge | Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension | 2013 - Present |
| Larry Van Tassell | Department Head, Agricultural Economics | 2010 - Present |
| David Wedin | Ecosystem Ecologist, School of Natural Resource Sciences | 2000 - Present |
| Dayle Williamson | Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (Formerly) | 1995 - Present |
Former PAC Members
| Name | Affiliation | Years Served |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Antlfinger | Professor, Biology, University of Nebraska-Omaha | 2000 - 2011 |
| Alan Baquet | Director (Retired), PGA Golf Management Program | 2005 - 2009 |
| Dennis Brink | Professor, Animal Science | 1995 - 2002 |
| Merlyn Carlson | Nebraska Department of Agriculture (Retired) | 1999 - 2005 |
| Ron Case | Emeritus Professor, School of Natural Resources | 1995 - 1999 |
| Richard Clark | Agricultural Economics | 1995 - 2005 |
| John Craig | Director (Retired), Nebraska Department of Roads | 2000 - 2009 |
| Steve Chick | State Conservationist (Retired), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | 2004 - 2010 |
| Roch Gaussoin | Professor, Agronomy and Horticulture | 2004 - 2011 |
| Terry Gompert | Nebraska Extension | 1995 - 2011 |
| Mat Habrock | Assistant Director, Nebraska Department of Agriculture | 2017 |
| Greg Ibach | Director (Former), Nebraska Department of Agriculture | 2005 - 2017 |
| Anthony Joern | Professor, School of Biological Sciences | 1995 - 2002 |
| Kathleen Keeler | Professor, Biological Sciences | 2002 - 2006 |
| Terry Klopfenstein | Professor (Emeritus), Animal Science | 2003 - 2020 |
| Svata Louda | Charles Bessey Professor, Biological Sciences | 2008 - 2009 |
| Constance Miller | State Forester, USDA NRCS | 1995 - 1996 |
| Lowell Moser | Professor (Emeritus), Agronomy and Horticulture | 1995 - 2005 |
| Zach Reicher | Professor, Agronomy and Horticulture | 2011 - 2014 |
| Sabrina Russo | Associate Professor, Biological Sciences | 2010 - 2020 |
| Robert Shearman | Professor, Agronomy and Horticulture | 1995 - 2003 |
| Larry Sitzman | Executive Director, Nebraska Pork Producers (Retired) | 1995 - 1998 |
| Jim Stubbendieck | Professor (Emeritus), Agronomy and Horticulture | 2005 - 2017 |
| Ken Vogel | Professor, Agronomy and Horticulture | 1995 - 2011 |
| Steve Waller | IANR Administration | 1995 - 2017 |
Citizens Advisory Council
A statewide Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) is appointed by the director of the Center for Grassland Studies to provide programmatic oversight. The rotating membership represents a balance of diverse constituency served by the Center. Current CAC members are listed below with each serving through the year listed next to their names.
| Member's Name | Hometown | Years Serving Thru |
|---|---|---|
| Lemoyne Dailey | Thedford, NE | 2021 - 2022 |
| Nicole Fleck-Tooze | Lincoln Parks & Recreation | 2021 - 2023 |
| Mike Fritz | Stock Seed Farms Inc. | 2019 - 2022 |
| Amanda Hefner | The Nature Conservancy, Johnstown, NE | 2020 - 2022 |
| Jared Hertzel | Nebraska Athletics, Lincoln, NE | 2021 - 2022 |
| Ed Hubbs | Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center | 2021 - 2023 |
| Dann Husmann | PGA Golf Management (UNL), Lincoln, NE | 2021 - 2023 |
| Jordan Johnson | Commercial State Bank - Wausau | 2021 - 2023 |
| Tad Judge | Nebraska Board of Educational Lands & Funds | 2021 - 2023 |
| Dana Larsen | Broken Heart Livestock, Thedford, NE | 2021 - 2022 |
| Nate Van Meter | Bennet, NE | 2021 - 2023 |
| Ritch Nelson | USDA NRCS, Lincoln, NE | 2021 - 2022 |
| Nancy Peterson | Plum Thicket Farms, Gordon, NE | 2021 - 2022 |
Former CAC members
| Member's Name | Hometown | Years Served |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Albro | Bayard, NE | 2008 - 2018 |
| Boyd Atkinson | Benkelman, NE | 1996 - 2007 |
| Tom Athy | Lincoln, NE | 2005 - 2006 |
| Jim Barr | York, NE | 1996 - 2019 |
| Bill Bieck | McCook Country Club, McCook, NE | 1996 - 2018 |
| Ron Bolze | Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, Chadron, NE | 2013 - 2020 |
| Frank Bruning | Bruning, NE | 1996 - 2017 |
| Homer Buell | Bassett, NE | 2000 - 2018 |
| Roger Chesley | Callaway, NE | 2003 - 2017 |
| Daryl Cisney | Ogallala, NE | 1996 - 2019 |
| Barbara Cooksley | Anselmo, NE | 2005 - 2018 |
| Byron Eatinger | Thedford, NE | 1998 - 2005 |
| Jim Girardin | Arrow Seed Company, Broken Bow, NE | 1998 - 2020 |
| Mace Hack | The Nature Conservancy, Omaha, NE | 2010 - 2018 |
| Rod Horn | South Platte NRD, Sidney, NE | 1996 - 2020 |
| Duane Hovorka | Gaithersburg, MD | 1997 - 2007 |
| Andre Hoyt | United Seeds, Inc., Omaha, NE | 2010 - 2020 |
| Jim Jenkins | Callaway, NE | 2000 - 2019 |
| Jim Jensen | Herman, NE | 1996 - 2009 |
| Ron Klataske | Hutton Niobrara Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary/Audubon of Kansas, Manhattan, KS | 1998 - 2019 |
| Josh Mahar | Wild Horse Golf Course, Gothenburg, NE | 2010 - 2020 |
| Steve Merkel | Landscapes Golf Group, Omaha, NE | 2000 - 2019 |
| Robert Milligan | Omaha, NE | 1998 - 2002 |
| Paul Meyer | West Point, NE | 1996 - 2020 |
| Allen Overcash | Woods & Aitken, LLP, Lincoln, NE | 1996 - 2019 |
| Steve Riley | Waverly, NE | 2010 - 2017 |
| Lowell Schroeder | Stanton, NE | 1996 - 2017 |
| Dave Stock | Stock Seed Farms, Murdock, NE | 1996 - 2018 |
| Wayne Thorson | Todd Valley Farms, Mead, NE | 1996 - 2018 |
| Ray Ward | Ward Laboratories, Inc., Kearney, NE | 1996 - 2020 |
Associates of the Center for Grassland Studies
Programmatic activity related to the Center's mission is carried out by associates involved in research, extension, teaching or technical assistance.