Daugherty Water for Food Podcast

55 - Food security and national security: Protecting agriculture from farm to table

Food and agriculture are more connected to national security than most people realize. In this episode, host Frances Hayes sits down with Meghan Jackson, Director for Foo

54 - Decoding water quality at the Water Sciences Lab

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Water Sciences Laboratory at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Host Frances Hayes sits down with Research Lab Manager Je

53 - Validating the future of carbon markets

Five years ago, DWFI was tapped by the U.S. Department of Energy to tackle a critical challenge: scientifically validating carbon sequestration in Midwest corn and soybea

52 - Executive Director Joe Sanders on global development to DWFI

Joe Sanders, the new executive director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) at the University of Nebraska, brings more than 27 years of experience in

51 - Locally Led Strategies for Protecting Groundwater Resources

When it comes to groundwater management, California was the wild west not long ago, with unrestricted pumping depleting many aquifers. But that changed in 2014 with the S

50 - Nebraska Master Irrigator

In this episode, host Frances Hayes dives into the Nebraska Master Irrigator Program, a new approach to advanced water stewardship. Joining Frances is Crystal Powers, DWF

49 - Irrigation as a Service: A New Paradigm

Episode 49 - Irrigation as a Service: A New Paradigm In our first episode of 2026, host Frances Hayes discusses a unique approach to supporting access to irrigation for s

48 - A decade of leading the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute

In this special episode, host Frances Hayes sits down with Peter McCornick, Executive Director of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, as he concludes nearly a 

47 - Crafting Compelling Science Communication

In this episode, host Frances Hayes sits down with Crystal Powers, DWFI and Nebraska Water Center's water and cropping systems extension educator, to discuss why the most

46 – Know Your Well: engaging Nebraska youth in groundwater science

In this episode, we explore a unique initiative that puts water quality testing directly into the hands of high school students across Nebraska. Sara Brock-Contreras, a P

45 - Unexpected Connections: From Chance Encounters to Global Impact

This episode of the Water for Food Podcast explores the valuable collaborations that can arise from in-person interactions, even in a digital age. Host Frances Hayes, DWF

44 - The Vadose Zone - A critical indicator for Nebraska groundwater quality

Episode 44 - The Vadose Zone - A critical indicator for Nebraska groundwater quality   The vadose zone is the area between crop roots and the water table, and is a cr

43 - Irrigation and Global Health with Claudia Ringler

In the 43rd episode of the Water for Food Podcast, host Frances Hayes speaks with Claudia Ringler of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) about the cr

42 - 15th Anniversary of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute

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.

41 - Nebraska's new nitrogen recommendations on 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 W

40 - Irrigation's role in agricultural productivity

In the 40th episode of the Water for Food Podcast, DWFI Director of Communications and Public Relations Frances Hayes sits down with Darren Siekman at the Valmont Industr

39 - Navigating Climate Change in Nebraska

Navigating climate change: impacts on water stress and agricultural production in Nebraska Nebraska, located in the U.S. "Corn Belt," is well known for its agricultural

38 - Irrigation expansion's varying impacts on nutrition

Episode 38 - Irrigation expansion's varying impacts on nutrition Irrigation expansion can provide the water necessary to increase food production for our growing world.

37 - Opportunities of Irrigation and Mechanization

ILIMS Deputy Director Jude Cobbing - Opportunities of Irrigation and Mechanization In November 2023, the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute announced a new USAID

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 prolon