Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute supports more than 30 students each year who represent diverse disciplines across all four campuses of the University of Nebraska.
Since it was initiated in 2014, the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute’s student support program has made more than 96 awards to DWFI Faculty Fellows supporting postdoctoral, graduate and undergraduate students on all four University of Nebraska campuses and invested $3.6 million, of which $3 million has been matched one-to-one by faculty. The awards provide stipends to students working on projects that contribute to the institute’s mission to have a lasting impact on achieving more food security with less pressure on scarce water resources.
The program supports interdisciplinary faculty research while enriching the education of students who will one day be scientific leaders in the effort to feed the world’s growing population with limited natural resources.
DWFI funds eight new students working on mission-related projects
The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute’s student support program has made more than 100 awards to students on all four University of Nebraska campuses.
DWFI continues support of Platte Basin Timelapse interns
The Platte River is one of the most allocated rivers in the world, and much of its water is dedicated to agriculture.
Estimation of manure nutrient capacity in Nebraska minimizes water quality impacts
Using manure fertilizer instead of inorganic fertilizer can better enhance the soil organic matter content while improving soil.
Could cover crops replace offset in-season corn fertilizer?
Over-application of nitrogen fertilizer on crop fields often leads to increased groundwater contamination, as well as a reduction in net financial returns for farmers.
Congratulations to DWFI-supported student graduates
Congratulations to the following DWFI supported students who graduated during that last academic year!
FY 2023 Annual Report
- Overview
- Introduction
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Research and Policy
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Global
- Brazilian agricultural state looks to Nebraska and DWFI to sustainably manage water resources
- Irrigation equipment ownership not always best for smallholder farmers
- McCornick and Neale re-elected to World Water Council, DWFI involved in preparations for the World Water Forum
- Understanding the agtech ecosystem in India can spur future investments
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Regional + National
- DAWN Project testing its decision-support tools with corn and soybean growers
- Water Center director helps City of Lincoln find second water source
- Water, Climate and Health program makes an impact in Nebraska
- DWFI's flux tower network now helps validate carbon credits
- Understanding climate’s effect on the health of Americans
- Groundwater transfer success stories guide water managers in meeting local water needs
- Advancements in crop modeling help adapt to climate change
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Global
-
Education
- Faculty Fellows
-
Supported Students
- DWFI funds eight new students working on mission-related projects
- DWFI continues support of Platte Basin Timelapse interns
- Estimation of manure nutrient capacity in Nebraska minimizes water quality impacts
- Could cover crops replace offset in-season corn fertilizer?
- Congratulations to DWFI-supported student graduates
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Communication
- Digital and online engagement connects DWFI with its global audience
- Coverage of DWFI research and events reaches more than 219 million people
- Creative storytelling used to amplify DWFI smallholder irrigation research outputs
- DWFI expertise tapped for national reports and publications
- DWFI staff receive well-deserved recognition
- 2022 Nebraska Water Center Annual Report now available
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Outreach and Events
- Global Conference draws international audience to address water and food security
- On-farm event in Western Nebraska strengthens partnerships, spurs new ideas
- Engagement recovers to pre-pandemic levels
- Drought at forefront of discussions at Platte River Basin Conference
- 49th Annual Water Tour broadens knowledge about Nebraska water
- Nebraska Water Center seminars focus on hot topics in Nebraska Water
- Development
- Resources
- Search
FY 2023 Annual Report
- Overview
- Introduction
-
Research and Policy
-
Global
- Brazilian agricultural state looks to Nebraska and DWFI to sustainably manage water resources
- Irrigation equipment ownership not always best for smallholder farmers
- McCornick and Neale re-elected to World Water Council, DWFI involved in preparations for the World Water Forum
- Understanding the agtech ecosystem in India can spur future investments
-
Regional + National
- DAWN Project testing its decision-support tools with corn and soybean growers
- Water Center director helps City of Lincoln find second water source
- Water, Climate and Health program makes an impact in Nebraska
- DWFI's flux tower network now helps validate carbon credits
- Understanding climate’s effect on the health of Americans
- Groundwater transfer success stories guide water managers in meeting local water needs
- Advancements in crop modeling help adapt to climate change
-
Global
-
Education
- Faculty Fellows
-
Supported Students
- DWFI funds eight new students working on mission-related projects
- DWFI continues support of Platte Basin Timelapse interns
- Estimation of manure nutrient capacity in Nebraska minimizes water quality impacts
- Could cover crops replace offset in-season corn fertilizer?
- Congratulations to DWFI-supported student graduates
-
Communication
- Digital and online engagement connects DWFI with its global audience
- Coverage of DWFI research and events reaches more than 219 million people
- Creative storytelling used to amplify DWFI smallholder irrigation research outputs
- DWFI expertise tapped for national reports and publications
- DWFI staff receive well-deserved recognition
- 2022 Nebraska Water Center Annual Report now available
-
Outreach and Events
- Global Conference draws international audience to address water and food security
- On-farm event in Western Nebraska strengthens partnerships, spurs new ideas
- Engagement recovers to pre-pandemic levels
- Drought at forefront of discussions at Platte River Basin Conference
- 49th Annual Water Tour broadens knowledge about Nebraska water
- Nebraska Water Center seminars focus on hot topics in Nebraska Water
- Development
- Resources
- Search
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