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.