Nebraska has one of the most progressive and prosperous agricultural industries in the world thanks to plentiful natural resources, the ingenuity and hard work of our farmers and the research leadership of the University of Nebraska. In 2010, the Robert B. Daugherty Foundation selected NU to harness this well-rounded combination for a new institute focused on ensuring water and food security for our growing world.
The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute amplifies leadership of the Nebraska Water Center (NWC) and Water Sciences Lab (WSL) to benefit Nebraskans. From water quality research to developing new farming software, projects of the institute and its partners throughout the state are dedicated to maintaining Nebraska’s position as a national and global leader in effective water management for sustainable agricultural production.
Hub Brings Together Faculty for Greater Impact in Water and Cropping Systems
Solving complex modern irrigation- and water-related problems requires combining the knowledge and expertise of a wide variety of specialists.
Researchers Explore Potential AltEn Ethanol Plant Contamination Effects on Local Residents
After ethanol processing plant AltEn opened in 2015, residents of nearby Mead, Nebraska, noticed odors coming from the plant’s byproducts....
Impact of Covid-19 on Midwest Agtech Entrepreneurship
Solving complex modern irrigation- and water-related problems requires combining the knowledge and expertise of a wide variety of specialists.
Nebraska Nitrate Working Groups Tackle Persistent Drinking Water Contamination
Over the past four decades, partners across Nebraska have worked to address rising nitrate levels, and while improvements have been made, levels continue to worsen across large portions of the state.
Nebraska Smart Farms Drive Technology Adoption
Technology drives change and is often a force that changes lives for the better. But there is often a big gap between invention and widespread adoption in any industry.
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