- Richard Ferguson, UNL professor of agronomy and horticulture
Charles Wortmann, University of NebraskaâLincoln agronomy and horticulture professor and Nebraska Extension soil and nutrient management specialist, will retire May 31 after a 20-year career at the University of NebraskaâLincoln. A virtual retirement reception will be held May 13 from 2 to 3 p.m., CDT, via Zoom. Friends and colleagues can leave a note or photo memory in the online guestbook.
A native of Hartington, Nebraska, Wortmannâs prestigious career has focused on improving nutrient management, soil conservation and the environmental integrity of crop production systems in sub-Saharan Africa and Nebraska.
Human and institutional enhancement for research and Extension on smallholder agriculture in Africa has been Wortmannâs career priority. He has spent over 35 years working on improving soil fertility and soil conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa. His collaborative work with researchers, Extensio