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Today we’re joined by Marilyn Schlake, Extension Educator with Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She’s here to talk about the unique role livestock sale barns play in rural communities, beyond just business transactions.

We’re joined now by Jill O’Donnell, director of the Clayton Yeutter Institute of International Trade and Finance at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Jill, what are some of the ways you're seeing U.S. trade policy changes trickle down to producers on the ground here in the Midwest?

Today we’re joined by Matt Kreifels, associate professor of agricultural education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and a recent recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from the National FFA Alumni and Supporters.

We’re joined now by Dr. Andy Little from the Applied Wildlife Ecology and Spatial Movement (AWESM) Lab at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Today we are going to be talking about changes in turkey populations across the Midwest.

Today we’re joined by Dr. Deb VanOverbeke, head of the Animal Science Department at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She’s here to talk about experiential learning using two programs helping address critical workforce needs across the livestock and meat industries as examples— the Elite 11 Veterinarian Program and a new training initiative called PRIME Education.

Today we’re joined by Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead, a veterinarian and the newly named Director of Nebraska’s Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program. She works closely with beef producers, veterinarians, and industry professionals across the state to promote responsible beef production practices.

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Dirac Twidwell, a professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Twidwell’s research is helping tackle the growing issues of woody encroachment across the Great Plains.

Today we’re joined by Dr. Mark Svoboda, director of the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The NDMC helps people, organizations and governments build resilience to drought through monitoring, planning, and public engagement. Mark is here to talk about their work and a new global report they’ve just released with the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

Today we’re joined by Anna Kobza, a Ph.D. student in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and one of the most visible young voices in the beef industry. In addition to her research in feedlot nutrition and techno-economic decision-making, she’s built a large platform on social media where she connects producers and consumers. She’s also a member of the NCBA Trailblazers Program, serving as a national advocate for the beef industry.

Today we’re joined by Dr. Tom Burkey, interim dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources—CASNR—at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. CASNR is one of the nation’s leading land-grant colleges preparing students to address the challenges of feeding the world, stewarding natural resources, and strengthening rural communities.