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In this episode we get a chance to visit with Kent Zeller and Dewey Lienemann.  For decades Zeller led the Ravenna FFA chapter and ag program and Lienemann led the Blue Hill FFA chapter and ag program and later became a Nebraska extension educator in Webster County.  Both have impacted countless lives as mentors, teachers and leaders, and continue to serve agriculture and give back to the state in countless ways.  

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In this episode our guests are Glen Becker and his son Scott Becker, Managing Partner of HBE accounting and consulting firm with offices across Nebraska. 

Glen Becker has spent his lifetime serving his neighbors and strengthening his community of Harvard through his service on the school board, city council, Mayor of Harvard and now as a member of the Clay County Board of Supervisors.  We’re also visiting with his son Scott, who saw firsthand what it means to be rooted in the Nebraska values and is now living out those principles himself. 

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In this episode, we’re talking Nebraska—its people, its communities, and its number one industry: agriculture. And we’re doing so with someone who’s at the center of it all.

Our guest is Jeremy Wilhelm, Chief Executive Officer of Frontier Cooperative, a farmer-owned cooperative with locations across eastern Nebraska. Under Jeremy’s leadership, Frontier lives out its mission of empowering its team to provide experiences that help owners and communities prosper—guided by values like doing the right thing, making a difference, and creating opportunities.

From his small-town roots (including once being crowned King of the Groundhog Day Celebration in Unadilla, Nebraska) to leading a cooperative that serves farmers and strengthens communities, Jeremy brings a perspective that’s both deeply local and forward-looking.

Join us as we explore agriculture, community, and what it means to keep Nebraska strong.

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In this episode we head to the wide-open spaces of Morrill County Nebraska to meet a new generation of ag leader who’s making his mark in more ways than one. Our guest, David Schuler, is a young farmer, rancher, and entrepreneur at Schuler Red Angus, where tradition runs deep—but innovation is always welcome. From raising high-quality cattle to navigating the business side of agriculture, David blends hard-earned, hands-on experience with a forward-looking vision for the industry. In this conversation, we’ll talk about how he’s building a brand around quality genetics, how his innovative "cattle art" has gone viral and why his one word for Nebraska is "opportunity."

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This episode features a true trailblazer in Nebraska agriculture: Roric Paulman of Paulman Farms near Sutherland. Roric is a third-generation farmer, but there’s nothing old-school about his approach. From remote irrigation technology to on-farm trials of new biologicals, Roric is constantly pushing the envelope—embracing innovation not just for the sake of progress, but to drive real, measurable returns on investment.

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In this episode we visit with Lexi Bodlak, a native of Thurston County (County 55), a senior at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, a former Nebraska FFA President, and someone who has already built a remarkable foundation through hands-on experiences and internships.  Lexi represents the future of Nebraska agriculture—and if she’s any indication, that future is exceptionally bright.

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In this episode we visit with Anthony Aerts, an attorney with Rembolt Ludtke who leads the Firm's Ag Practice Group.  Anthony grew up on a farm in Nebraska's Bohemian Alps region, attended college at Stanford University and law school at the University of Nebraska College of Law.  Anthony shares his insights on legal issues impacting Nebraska agriculture, including estate tax changes contained in the recent federal tax legislation. 

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In this episode we sit down with Kris Bousquet, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Dairy Association.  We discuss the tremendous opportunities that exist for dairy production and processing in Nebraska, as well as technological innovation in the dairy industry, human capital challenges and the construction of a $165 million milk processing facility in Seward, Nebraska.  

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In this episode we talk carnivals, concerts and corndogs with Jaime Parr, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Fair, and Beth Smith, a longtime member of the Nebraska State Fair Board of Directors.  We discuss the past, present and future of the Nebraska State Fair, an annual celebration that pre-dates Nebraska's statehood and has now been held every year since 1868.

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In this wide-ranging episode, Congressman Mike Flood joins us to share stories from his remarkable journey—from his start in radio broadcasting while in high school and the genesis of News Channel Nebraska to representing the state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Along the way, we get the definitive pronunciation of “Norfolk,” explore Nebraska’s polka music “honey hole,” and hear why Clearwater’s Big Rodeo holds a special place in his heart. Mike also reflects on the word he believes best captures the spirit of Nebraska: “heart.”