In the first weekly KRVN radio segment of 2026, Tiffany Heng-Moss, interim vice president and vice chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, looks ahead to priorities and opportunities for the year to come.

Heng-Moss discusses IANR’s continued focus on workforce development, research and Extension impact, and innovation across agriculture and natural resources. Topics include momentum in digital and precision agriculture, the Nebraska Digital Agriculture Hub, bioeconomy and bioproduct research, experiential learning at NCTA, and upcoming interdisciplinary initiatives across campus. The conversation also highlights advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., and IANR’s ongoing commitment to Nebraska’s land-grant mission.