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52 - Executive Director Joe Sanders on global development to DWFI

Apr 28, 2026

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 international agricultural development to his role. In this episode, hosted by Arianna Elnes, he reflects on his career path—from serving as a Peace...

51 - Locally Led Strategies for Protecting Groundwater Resources

Mar 10, 2026

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 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, which created about 350 Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSA) responsible for management of more than 140...

50 - Nebraska Master Irrigator

Feb 18, 2026

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, DWFI Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator and a co-collaborator on the new initiative. Through the Nebraska Master Irrigator Program, organizers...

49 - Irrigation as a Service: A New Paradigm

Jan 11, 2026

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 smallholder farmers with Erin Anders, Senior Program Manager at the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute.

Farmers of all sizes in all...

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

Dec 11, 2025

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 decade of leadership.

This deep-dive conversation covers Peter's distinguished career, from his early life on a farm in Scotland and pivotal...