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He's the Global Director for Beef Technology at Merck Animal Health.  She owns her own ag photography business, serving farm and ranch families and agribusiness brands throughout the country.   Together they own and operate Dorn Cattle in Kearney County, Nebraska with a summer ranch near Thedford, Nebraska.  In this episode we visit with Andy and Hannah Dorn, a young couple living the dream and having an impact locally and globally from the heart of Nebraska.  

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In this episode, we sit down with Julie Tucker—product of a Nebraska ranch and now co-owner of Cogent Ideas—to explore the deep roots and forward-thinking spirit that define Nebraska. Julie grew up on the Tucker Ranch in Hooker County, a storied Sandhills operation founded in the 1800s and sustained by generations of resilience, innovation, and stewardship.

Julie shares what it was like to be raised in the heart of cattle country, how the Sandhills shaped her, and why she co-founded Cogent Ideas, a creative agency that serves cattle producers and agribusinesses nationwide. We dive into her unique perspective at the intersection of tradition and modern marketing.

Whether you’re a producer, ag professional, or just curious about life in the Sandhills, this conversation offers a compelling look at how one woman is bridging past and present to champion the industry she calls home.

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Who has better corn—Nebraska or Iowa? It’s the source of a friendly rivalry that has grown over the years.   

A top ranked ag podcast based out of Iowa likes to take shots at Nebraska corn and our great state.  So we thought it might be time to invite them on to have a debate about Nebraska versus Iowa, whether it be corn, livestock, football tailgates or Runza v. Casey's pizza.

Joining us in this episode is Tanner Winterhof and Corey Hillebo from the top-rated Farm4Profit Podcast based out of Iowa.  We wanted to make sure Nebraska agriculture was adequately defended so we asked Nebraka Gov. Jim Pillen to join us. 

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There’s nothing more Nebraska than Runza®. In this episode of 93-The Podcast, we dive into the story behind the iconic sandwich and restaurant chain with Renee (Everett) Sjulin and Dawn (Everett) Amend—third-generation leaders of the family that started it all. From a single stand in 1949 to a beloved brand recognized across the country, hear how Runza® became a staple of the state’s culture, community, and cravings. Whether you’re a Runzatic® or just Runza®-curious, this episode is a delicious slice of Nebraska history. 

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In this episode we are joined by Terry Hejny, who retired in 2024 after leading the Nebraska LEAD Program for 16 years.  As a former educator, coach, FFA advisor and extension agent, Hejny has positively impacted countless Nebraskans, Nebraska communities and agriculture.  Listen as he shares his personal journey from a Seward County farm to Nebraska LEAD as well as a few stories he collected along the way. 

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In this episode, we’re joined by Hannah Connealy—a creative entrepreneur and the social media force behind Connealy Angus, based near Whitman, Nebraska. Hannah’s passion, creativity, and dedication to her family are on full display as we dive into the behind-the-scenes efforts of preparing for a bull sale, along with the unique challenges and opportunities facing the cattle industry today. Her heartfelt reflection on what the Nebraska Sandhills mean to her is truly unforgettable. 

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In this episode we discuss the Unicameral--Nebraska's unique one-house legislature--and the current legislative session with Andy Pollock and Brent Smoyer, attorneys and leaders of the government relations team at Rembolt Ludtke. 

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In this episode we are joined by Natalie Kovarik, one of the ag industry’s foremost entrepreneurs, influencers and advocates.  As co-host of the Discover Ag podcast, Natalie has an online presence that numbers in the hundreds of thousands, and she does most of it from her family’s ranch on the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills.  

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In this episode we dive into one unique area of agriculture--the world of farm-to-table production--with special guests Chloe Diegel and Alex McKiernan from Robinette Farms.  Robinette Farms is a pioneering operation known for its commitment to improving local economies, developing more self-reliant food networks, and generating a greater appreciation for healthy food and healthy land.  Also joining us is Rembolt Ludtke attorney Adam Prochaska, who co-leads the litigation team at Rembolt and also happens to be a longtime friend of Alex and Chloe's and an erstwhile farmer himself hailing from Nebraska's Bohemian Alps region.

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For National Ag Week we sat down with two titans of Nebraska agriculture--Larry Miller and Tom Volk. Larry is the Chief Operating Officer of Phibro Animal Health Corporation, and Tom is the Business Unit Lead-Northern Nebraska for Bayer Crop Science.  They discuss innovation, the opportunities that lie ahead for agriculture and share a few rich stories from their days attending class in the 1980s on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.