Ducks Unlimited (DU) and National Sorghum Producers (NSP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperatively promote water conversation.
This MOU aims to develop and expand a framework of cooperation between DU and NSP uniquely focused on water savings and market innovation. The partnership will support agricultural producers and surrounding rural communities by promoting water-efficient practices, expand critical waterfowl habitat that also recharges below-ground aquifers, and drive innovation into new value-added opportunities around ‘water-smart’ commodities.
“If there’s one thing that ducks and agriculture both need, it’s water,” said DU CEO Adam Putnam. “DU and NSP have a shared interest in conserving America’s precious water resources, and our collaboration will enable us to achieve success that wouldn’t be possible alone.”
“National Sorghum Producers has long championed innovative, sustainable practices that enhance agricultural productivity while preserving our vital natural resources,” NSP CEO Tim Lust said. “Sorghum…serves as a water-sipping alternative to more thirsty crops, making it indispensable in water-stressed regions.”
(From the National Association of Farm Broadcasters)