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"If you're not growing, you're dying."

In this episode we are joined by Jonathan Jank, President & CEO of the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership.  Jonathan was recently named the 2024 Nebraska Chambers Association Professional of the Year for his work in promoting Seward County and its communities.  He shares his insights on the importance of community and economic development and having a growth mindset. 

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In this episode we visit with Jaclyn Wilson, a 5th generation Nebraska rancher who operates Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and founded Flying Diamond Beef, a direct-to-consumer beef business with customers across the U.S.  Jaclyn is one of the nation’s leaders in the promotion of agriculture and the beef cattle industry, travelling the country—and the world—sharing her knowledge and experience about the industry, sustainability and the use of cutting-edge technology in livestock production.  

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Nebraska's habitat is diverse—Nebraska is filled with grasslands and wetlands with over 81,000 miles of streams that support a rich diversity of wildlife.

With so much to offer outdoors, why would a Nebraska kid spend time in front of a screen rather than exploring all that Nebraska has to offer?

In this episode we are joined by Elijah Riley, founder of Big Gumdrop Outdoors and a self-described “Conservation Storyteller.”  Elijah is passionate about educating urban youth about nature and inspiring them to get off their screens and to explore the great outdoors in Nebraska and beyond.

Guest host for this episode is Pete Wegman, a longtime partner at Rembolt Ludtke partner and an avid outdoorsman and occasional duck hunter. 

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There are currently 24 ethanol production plants in Nebraska, with a combined production capacity of nearly 2.2 BILLION gallons of ethanol each year.  That’s a lot of corn used to produce this 100 percent domestic fuel source, especially in an era with an increased focus on sustainability and heightened concerns about national security.  The industry has been a huge success story for agriculture and Nebraska.

In this episode we are joined by one of the industry’s leaders--Dawn Caldwell, Executive Director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska.  Dawn has been a leader in virtually every aspect of Nebraska agriculture and shares her insights on the future of the renewable fuel industry and what it means for Nebraska and our country. 

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Nebraska’s farms and ranches utilize some 44 million acres of land—almost 90 percent of the state’s total land area.  A variety of factors, including the disconnect about where our food comes from and a growing emphasis on sustainability, have led to increased zoning and land use regulation in states like Nebraska.  

This episode features Cuming County native Ann Post, an attorney with Rembolt Ludtke who specializes in real estate and land use development law.  Ann has significant experience dealing with zoning issues surrounding confined animal feeding operations, green energy projects and agritourism businesses across Nebraska.  She shares her unique insight on how to best navigate these complex issues. 

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In this episode we joined by one of the true pioneers in the cattle industry--Bill Rishel.  After graduating with a degree in animal husbandry from Penn State, Bill and his wife Barb became Nebraskans by choice when they moved to North Platte, Nebraska and started Rishel Angus.  Bill has been heavily involved in the American Angus Association, Certified Angus Beef, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Nebraska Cattlemen and countless other industry organizations, devoting thousands of hours supporting the industry he loves and mentoring the next generation of cattle producers. In 2024 Bill was recognized for his lifetime of servant leadership in the beef industry when he was named the 2024 Honoree by the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement.  

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Nebraska--The Potato State? This episode features Steve Gangwish, President & CEO of CSS Farms, LLC, a vertically integrated farming company headquartered in Kearney.  With a focus on customers like Frito-Lay and a commitment to sustainable farming practices, CSS Farms grows potatoes in Nebraska and across the United States.

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Devin Brundage, General Manager of the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, talks about the history of the Kingsley Dam and Lake McConaughy as well as the important role Central plays in generating electricity and helping Nebraska farmers irrigate.  

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In this episode we welcome Jeff Yost, President and CEO of the Nebraska Community Foundation.  The Nebraska Community Foundation has reinvested over $553 million in Nebraska communities.  Listen and learn about Jeff's Nebraska roots and the great work the Nebraska Community Foundation is doing.

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Montag Manufacturing is a family-owned and operated business that is a leader in sustainable agriculture and a testament to the importance of farmer ingenuity. In this episode Anthony Montag discusses the founding of Montag Manufacturing and the important role he and his family play in helping farmers in the United States and beyond be successful and protecting one of their most critical assets--their soil.