The University of Nebraska–Lincoln's agriculture and natural resources programs continue to earn international recognition. In the latest QS World University Rankings, Nebraska moved up to No. 40 in the world, placing it among the top 9% of nearly 500 institutions evaluated. Joining us today is Dr. Tiffany Heng-Moss, Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Nebraska has a rich rodeo tradition, and it seems like there's a lot of excitement around the sport right now. We're joined today by Wyatt Clark, head coach of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo Team.

Summer is a busy time on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus, and Discovery Days are bringing families together for hands-on learning, agriculture and fun. Joining us this morning is Jordan Slagle with the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources to tell us more.

Summer grazing season is underway across Nebraska, but producers in many areas are also facing continued drought concerns and pasture challenges. Joining us this morning is Kacie McCarthy with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to talk about summer cow-calf management and resources available for producers.

Nebraska wheat is gaining national attention — not just for strong yields in the field, but for performance in the bakery as well. Joining us this morning is Katherine Frels with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to talk about a new wheat line earning national recognition.

Leadership continues to play a critical role in the future of agriculture and rural communities. Joining us today is Kurtis Harms with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to talk about the Nebraska LEAD Program and applications now open for the next cohort.

Access to land is one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation of farmers and ranchers. At the same time, many landowners are thinking about the future of their operations and what comes next. Today we’re visiting with Anastasia Meyer, an agricultural profitability extension educator from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to talk about Nebraska Land Link, a program designed to help connect those two groups.

Joining us is Hailey Meis, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln alum and Extension educator with Rural Prosperity Nebraska. She’s here to share more about the upcoming Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference — and how it’s helping rural Nebraska grow from the inside out.

Wildfires have impacted thousands of acres across Nebraska in recent weeks, leaving many farmers and ranchers facing tough questions about recovery.

Here to talk about what comes next and how the University of Nebraska is supporting producers is Dirac Twidwell, rangeland ecologist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Agriculture depends on a strong pipeline of skilled, job-ready professionals, and universities across the country are working to meet that demand. Today we’re visiting with Sue Ellen Pegg from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, or CASNR, to learn more about the opportunities available for students.