This special episode of the Water for Food Podcast commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute by sharing the story of its origin. You can read the full historical account here. The 15th anniversary year will be highlighted by a celebration reception at the upcoming 2025 Water for Food Global Conference, held in Lincoln, Nebraska, …
EPA Will Revise Waters of the United States Rule
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin promised Wednesday that the definition of “Waters of the United States” will be revised “once and for all.” “The previous Administration’s definition of ‘waters of the United States’ placed unfair burdens on the American people and drove up the cost of doing business,” said Zeldin during a press event Wednesday morning. “Given the …
DWFI Podcast 41 – New Nebraska Nitrogen Recommendations for Irrigated Corn
After years of dedicated work from many people and sectors, UNL has released new recommendations for nitrogen fertilization of irrigated corn. In this episode, Nebraska Water Extension Educator Crystal Powers talks to UNL professor of agronomy Richard Ferguson, who has been involved in the project from the start. Listen here or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: 17:34 The Robert …
RANCHBOT CHAMPIONS SUSTAINABILITY AS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS
SAN ANTONIO, Tex., February 5, 2025–Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, the leading provider of remote water monitoring solutions for ranchers, is proud to continue its commitment to environmental sustainability as a returning sponsor of the Environmental Stewardship Awards, celebrated at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) CattleCon 2025. This prestigious program recognizes the outstanding stewardship practices and conservation achievements of U.S. cattle …
RANCHBOT INTRODUCES TROUGH DIRECT STAND-ALONE, SATELLITE-CONNECTED WATER MONITORING SYSTEM
SAN ANTONIO, Tex., February 4, 2025 – Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, the leading provider of remote water monitoring solutions for ranchers, today announced the launch of Trough Direct, a stand-alone trough monitor with direct satellite connectivity enabling near real-time water level monitoring and consumption data through the MyRanchbot app at CattleCon 2025, the NCBA Convention and Trade Show February 4-6 at …
RANCHBOT MONITORING SOLUTIONS TO SHOWCASE AGRITECH INNOVATION AT 2025 NCBA CATTLECON CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW
SAN ANTONIO, Tex., February 3, 2025 – Ranchbot Monitoring Solutions, the leading provider of remote water monitoring solutions for ranchers, will be showcasing agritech innovation and championing sustainable water management practices at CattleCon 2025, the NCBA Convention and Trade Show February 4-6 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. Key highlights of Ranchbot’s participation include: · …
DWFI Podcast 40 – Irrigation’s Role in Agricultural Productivity
In the 40th episode of the Water for Food Podcast, Daugherty Water for Food Institute (DWFI) Director of Communications and Public Relations Frances Hayes sits down with Darren Siekman at the Valmont Industries headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. Darren is the Vice President of Policy and Industry Strategy at Valley Agriculture, a Valmont Company. The two discuss Valmont’s history and global …
DWFI Podcast 39 – Navigating Climate Change in Nebraska: impacts on water stress and agricultural production in Nebraska
Nebraska, located in the U.S. “Corn Belt,” is well known for its agricultural and livestock production, generating around $31.1 billion in agricultural cash receipts in 2023. But how will climate change impact long-term agricultural production, and how can we adapt to changes to ensure water security and food supply for future generations? In this episode, DWFI Communications Specialist Arianna Elnes …
DWFI Podcast 38 – Irrigation Expansion’s Varying Impacts on Nutrition
Irrigation expansion can provide the water necessary to increase food production for our growing world. It can also be a means for moving farmers from simply producing enough food for their families to generating more income through domestic markets or export of additional production. However, increasing use of irrigation can have varying impacts on the nutrition of the local communities …
DWFI Podcast 37 – Opportunities of Irrigation and Mechanization
In November 2023, the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute announced a new USAID Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Irrigation and Mechanization Systems (ILIMS). ILIMS enhances global food security by generating research-based solutions to support the growth of vibrant irrigation and mechanization markets; develops strong institutions and local capacity for their sustainability; and fosters opportunities for equitable access for …
DWFI Podcast 36 – Impacts of Drought on Human Health
Drought is a prolonged dry period that can occur anywhere in the world and results in a water shortage. Unlike some other disasters, drought has a slow onset and a prolonged impact on health, agriculture, economies, energy and the environment. An estimated 55 million people globally are affected by droughts every year and as many as 700 million people are …
DWFI Podcast 35 – Nebraska’s Agtech Innovation Ecosystem
Farmers are the original agtech innovators. As the population grows, and water resources become scarcer, there is a need for continued innovation in agricultural technologies, and a ready network to foster and accelerate them. The 2024 Nebraska Agtech Innovation Ecosystem Map, jointly published by Water for Food and The Combine AgTech Incubator by Invest Nebraska, outlines the ecosystem for entrepreneurs …
World Water Day: MyLand Announces Critical Water Savings across the Southwestern United States
Improved Soil Health Shown to Reduce Water Usage and Improve Conservation March 28, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ – MyLand, a soil health company, honors the 2024 World Water Day by releasing new data on water conservation benefits achieved through its Soil as a Service (SaaS) offering. The data demonstrates MyLand’s impact on water conservation in the critical Southwestern states of …
DWFI Podcast 34 – Impacts of Climate Change in the US
The Fifth National Climate Assessment is federally mandated by Congress and released every four years to serve as the foremost review of research on the current and future impacts of climate change in the United States. In this episode of the Water for Food Podcast, DWFI Director of Communications and Public Relations Frances Hayes discusses key findings of the report …
DWFI Podcast 32 – The Melting Cryosphere
This edition of the Daugherty Water for Food podcast features a discussion with Randall Ritzema, Tika Gurung, and Nick Brozović on the Melting Cryosphere and Food & Water Security. A 2023 report called Water, ice, society, and ecosystems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: An Outlook (HI-WISE), published by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), was an urgent call …