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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. 

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This episode features native Nebraskan Kristi Boswell, one of the nation's best and brightest ag policy and H-2A visa experts.  Kristi previously served as a senior advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, held a policy role at the White House, and is currently counsel at Alston & Bird in Washington, DC.  Listen in to find out whether we'll get a new Farm Bill soon, get the latest on the H-2A visa program and discover her one word that best describes Nebraska. 

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Jane Langan Mach, Ryan Swaroff, and Abbie DeWitte from the Rembolt Ludtke Domestic Relations team discuss navigating family and divorce law issues in Nebraska agriculture.

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Rembolt Ludtke team members Anthony Aerts and Spencer Hartman discuss the importance of succession planning for farms and ranches.

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Host Mark Fahleson is joined by Sarah Pillen, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics headquartered in Columbus Nebraska.