Funded research aims to optimize irrigation technology systems and maximize efficiency
-Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute
LINCOLN, Neb. The Irrigation Innovation Consortium recently announced funding for seven research projects in 2021, three of which are led by Faculty Fellows of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI). The IIC is a university and industry collaboration that accelerates the development and adoption of water- and energy-efficient irrigation technology. DWFI and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln jointly are a founding member of the consortium and DWFI Director of Research Christopher Neale serves on its Executive Committee.
“The IIC brings together university and industry partners to accelerate the development and adoption of new irrigation technologies,” said Neale. “The IIC is a great partner in helping DWFI achieve its mission of global food security without compromising the use of water to meet other vital needs.”
U S Dairy Forage Research Center webinar: Field-to-stream nutrient management – eCALS
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Nebraska Cover Crop and Soil Health Conference set for February 11
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There are many benefits to utilizing cover crops, such as improved soil health and reduced erosion. It’s the details of how and what to do that can present challenges. The Nebraska Cover Crop and Soil Health Conference will provide information to growers who are just getting started with cover crops and to those who are already making cover crops part of their operation.
The conference will take place on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. CST with in-person check in at 12:30 p.m.
The conference will be webcast from the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center (ENREC) near Mead to other locations. In-person attendance is not available at ENREC due to COVID-19 restrictions.