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In this episode we visit with Isabella Jacobsen, the latest edition to the Rembolt Ludtke team.  Isabella has a strong background in 4-H and FFA and attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study Animal Science and where she became active in the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program.  Isabella excelled at the University of Nebraska College of Law and was a member of the National Moot Court Team.  Isabella is a member of the Rembolt litigation team and looks forward to representing clients in all 93 of Nebraska's counties. 

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In this episode we sit down with Weston Svoboda, a native of the Burwell area where his family ranches and farms and to which he plans to return.  Weston graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law in May 2025 and was sworn in to the Nebraska bar in September 2025.  Weston discusses his passion for both agriculture and the law and the unique path he has chosen to continue in production agriculture while practicing law at Rembolt Ludtke. 

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 In this episode, we sit down with Jim Rose — one of Nebraska’s most recognizable voices and community leaders — to explore his remarkable career and his unique perspective on the state he calls home. From his decades as the iconic “Voice of the Huskers” to his leadership in nonprofit development, higher education, and community initiatives, Jim shares stories that highlight Nebraska’s spirit, challenges, and opportunities for the future. With humor, insight, and the storytelling style that has earned him national recognition, Jim reflects on what it means to be a voice for Nebraska and why his one word for Nebraska is "loyalty." 

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In this episode, we sit down with Ann Marie Bosshamer, Executive Director of the Nebraska Beef Council, who has dedicated nearly three decades to advancing and promoting the beef industry. Growing up on her family’s diversified farm near David City, Ann Marie developed a lifelong passion for agriculture that led her to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and eventually into leadership at the Beef Council. She reflects on her journey from early roles in consumer education to overseeing the Checkoff program, marketing initiatives, and industry partnerships, all while serving as a key spokesperson for Nebraska beef. Ann Marie shares memorable stories—like the rise of the Flat Iron steak from a local research project to an international sensation—and highlights the rewarding connections she’s built with producers, chefs, retailers, influencers and consumers along the way. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Downs, a Hershey, Nebraska native whose journey from the family farm to the boardroom reflects grit, humility and vision. Now President of Unison, a San Francisco and Omaha-based fintech company helping homeowners unlock equity without debt or monthly payments, Ryan has also led Proxibid through billions in online auction sales and a successful acquisition, and spent nearly a decade at PayPal scaling its global operations. With a law degree from Harvard, deep Nebraska roots, and leadership across technology, finance, and community organizations, Ryan offers powerful insights on innovation and the Nebraska values that continue to shape his career. 

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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.