Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska

Save the Date: Mark your calendars for next year's Water for Food Global Conference, held April 28 - May 2 in Lincoln, NE. Next year's conference tackles the critical question: How can we ensure everyone has long-term availability of clean water and nutritious food in the face of a changing climate? Visit our website to learn more. https://ow.ly/gek750RUZqT

Congratulations to UNL's director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation and DWFI Faculty Fellow Edgar Cahoon, who was named fellow of National Academy of Inventors! Read more from Nebraska Today: https://ow.ly/p1LA50UqWzR

👋 Join us at #COP16’s #FinanceDay tomorrow 11 December for the launch of the Communities of Learning and Practice on Drought Management (CLP), a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to fostering global collaboration for #DroughtResilience. The session will introduce the CLP as a platform designed to enhance knowledge-sharing and innovation among #DroughtManagement professionals worldwide.      🎙️ Birguy Lamizana Diallo | Daniel Tsegai | Stephen Muwaya | Sandra Megens | Giraraj Amartnath | Jesse Bell | Valentin Aich | Gergana Majercakova | Laurent-Charles Tremblay-Lévesque    Session convenors: UN Convention to Combat Desertification, the International #DroughtResilience Alliance, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska, & GWP.    #COP16Riyadh #OurLandOurFuture #UNited4Land 🧐 Check out CLP 👉 https://bit.ly/3CPQDPF

Are you a faculty or staff in the U.S. interested in conducting collaborative water research at top-tier institutions in India? DWFI, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum, are partnered to offer a dynamic and transformative Water Advanced Research and Innovation (WARI) Fellowship Program, now accepting applications through January 31, 2025. Find details and guidelines at go.unl.edu/WARI

In her latest Irrigation Today article, DWFI’s Renata Rimšaitė, Ph.D. discusses the linkage between irrigated agriculture and rural economies. She highlights the opportunities and risks for rural communities due to shifting supplemental water needs and availability in agriculture. Proactive, collaborative efforts are necessary to address water-related challenges, protect rural economies, and ensure long-term agricultural sustainability. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gvcRDHvt

Congratulations to DWFI's Ankit Chandra, who received the Early Career Excellence Award from Biological Systems Engineering! Ankit works at the intersection of agricultural engineering, entrepreneurship, and policy, focusing on water, energy, food, and carbon aspects of irrigated agriculture, particularly within smallholder farming settings, as well as early-stage agricultural technology start-up companies. He has contributed much in his early career and this award is well-deserved!

DWFI Research Program Manager Ankit Chandra and Will R. of Taproot Venture Partners recently shared insights in CSA News on voluntary carbon markets (VCMs). Their article covers: 📈 The evolving landscape of agricultural voluntary carbon markets 💡 How carbon credits are generated through climate-smart farming practices 🤝 The role of startups, agribusinesses, and other key players in carbon trading VCMs offer farmers an opportunity to earn income while adopting practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health. But as this market develops, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of carbon credits is critical. 🌍 Clear protocols, standardized pricing, and transparent criteria are the keys to building a system that works for farmers, buyers, and the environment. Check out their article in CSA News to learn more! https://ow.ly/SogC50UlK7P

DWFI is using drones and satellite images to provide highly accurate data for the DAWN Project. This provides climate forecasts and other helpful information (such as soil and plant water use) to help farmers and water managers in the Corn Belt improve water use and crop yields. Read more from our annual report: go.unl.edu/annualreport

Listen to our latest Water for Food podcast episode on navigating climate change's impacts on water and agricultural production in Nebraska with Ivo Zution Goncalves and Renata Rimšaitė, Ph.D.: https://lnkd.in/e7XvcJD #research #watermanagement #agriculture

As we give thanks for a season's harvest, we are also grateful for the farmers, water managers, and researchers working tirelessly to ensure food and water security for all. #FoodSecurity #WaterSecurity #Agriculture #Thanksgiving