Javed Iqbal, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Soil Nutrient Management and Water Quality, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, presents “Tackling Nitrogen As Necessary Evil: Impacts On Nebraska’s Cropping System and Water Quality”. Efficient nitrogen management is imperative in improving crop production while protecting the environment. This presentation will share Iqbal team’s collaborative research and extension efforts with stakeholders in improving nitrogen use efficiency and groundwater quality in Nebraska.