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93Wes Blecke--Community Minded, Northeast Nebraska LeaderSend us a textIn this episode, we visit with Wes Blecke, currently the City Administrator of Wayne, Nebraska. We discuss community development, the importance of collaboration, the current state of Wayne County and the City of Wayne, Wayne Chicken Days, and why his one word for Nebraska is "family."
2025-11-2035 min93Bill Rishel--2025 Inductee Saddle & Sirloin Portrait GallerySend us a textThe Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery—often described as the Hall of Fame of the livestock industry—stands as a tribute to individuals who have made lasting contributions to animal agriculture. Today, 379 portraits hang in the gallery, which originated at the historic Chicago Stockyards and now resides in Louisville, Kentucky.On November 16, 2025, Bill Rishel will join this distinguished company as the 380th inductee into the Saddle & Sirloin Portrait Gallery. His selection recognizes decades of leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing the beef cattle industry. Learn more about this tremendous honor and Bill’s last...
2025-11-0608 min93Allison Walbrecht--Livestock, Leadership, LegacySend us a textIn this episode we visit with Allison Walbrecht, a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who represents the very best of what Nebraska has to offer. She is the founder of Unified Showing, a non-profit dedicated to empowering youth with disabilities through hands-on livestock education that has garnered two Governor's Excellence in Agriculture Awards. She shares her story of being an ag kid attending high school in Lincoln, what happens when someone leads with heart and why "legacy" is the one word that to her best describes Nebraska.
2025-10-1639 min93Isabella Jacobsen--Engler trained, Nebraska focusedSend us a textIn 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.
2025-10-0926 min93Weston Svoboda--Rancher + Lawyer + NebraskanSend us a textIn 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.
2025-10-0233 min93Jim Rose--The Voice of NebraskaSend us a text 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...
2025-09-2530 min93Jeremy Wilhelm--Making a Difference at Frontier CooperativeSend us a textIn 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 r...
2025-08-2126 min93Roric Paulman - Trailblazer for Ag Innovation & SustainabilitySend us a textThis 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.
2025-08-0737 min93Anthony Aerts--Nebraska Born, Stanford Sharpened, Ag FocusedSend us a textIn this episode we visit with Anthony Aerts, an attorney with Rembolt Ludtke who leads the Firm's Ag Practice Group. Anthony grew up on a farm in Nebraska's Bohemian Alps region, attended college at Stanford University and law school at the University of Nebraska College of Law. Anthony shares his insights on legal issues impacting Nebraska agriculture, including estate tax changes contained in the recent federal tax legislation.
2025-07-2426 min93Mike Flood--Broadcast Roots, Nebraska HeartSend us a textIn this wide-ranging episode, Congressman Mike Flood joins us to share stories from his remarkable journey—from his start in radio broadcasting while in high school and the genesis of News Channel Nebraska to representing the state in the U.S. House of Representatives. Along the way, we get the definitive pronunciation of “Norfolk,” explore Nebraska’s polka music “honey hole,” and hear why Clearwater’s Big Rodeo holds a special place in his heart. Mike also reflects on the word he believes best captures the spirit of Nebraska: “heart.”
2025-07-0331 min93Neal A. Kanel--Southeast Nebraska Ag Retailer & Servant LeaderSend us a textIn this episode we talk with Neal A. Kanel, Managing Partner with Stateline Ag Enterprises near Dawson, Nebraska. Neal is a leader in Nebraska agriculture, his community, and the propane gas industry. He shares some stories from his days on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus as well as his work as a member of the board of directors of HTRS School District and the Nebraska Association of School Boards.
2025-06-1933 min93Julie Tucker-Tucker Ranch and Cogent Ideas, Inc.Send us a textIn 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...
2025-05-1532 min93Runza® Nation: Renee (Everett) Sjulin and Dawn (Everett) AmendSend us a textThere’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.
2025-05-0135 min93Terry Hejny - Teacher, Mentor, LEADerSend us a textIn 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.
2025-04-2431 min93Hannah Connealy - Connealy AngusSend us a textIn 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.
2025-04-1746 min93Natalie Kovarik--Entrepreneur, Influencer, Advocate and Co-Host of Discover Ag podcastSend us a textIn 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.
2025-04-0332 min93Robinette Farms--Alex McKiernan and Chloe DiegelSend us a textIn 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 re...
2025-03-2741 min93Larry Miller & Tom Volk - National Agriculture Week and Innovation in AgricultureSend us a textFor 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.
2025-03-2026 min93Jerry Lentfer - First State Bank NebraskaSend us a textIn this episode we chat with Jerry Lentfer, CEO of First State Bank Nebraska, about banking, Nebraska agriculture and its growing poultry industry and Jerry's love of the show pig business. In addition, Jerry gives us a sneak peek into a March 25 event hosted by First State Bank, Lutz, and Rembolt Ludtke featuring Eric Snodgrass, an atmospheric scientist who studies predictive solutions to manage weather risk for production agriculture. Register for the event HERE.
2025-03-1322 min93Michael Forsberg--Internationally Acclaimed Photographer and ConservationistSend us a textMichael Forsberg is Nebraska. In this episode Mike discusses how he got into photography, The Great Migration of Sandhill Cranes soon to descend upon Nebraska, the Platte Basin Timelapse project and his latest book, Into Whooperland, which was recently reviewed by the Wall St. Journal.
2025-03-0644 min93Diane Perrin - Chile Flats Inc.Send us a textIn this episode we visit with Diane Perrin, owner of Chile Flats, a 5,000-head capacity cattle feedyard near Howells, Nebraska. Diane discusses the unique challenges female ag producers face as well as the strengths they bring to the operations they own and operate.
2025-02-2712 min93Paula Peterson - Farmer Paula Has a FarmSend us a textIn this episode we visit with Paula Peterson, who farms and raises cattle north of Waverly, Nebraska. Paula is a servant leader--she's been involved in countless organizations ranging from 4-H and FFA to the Nebraska LEAD program and Nebraska Farm Bureau. She is an AGvocate--she's passionate about telling the story of Nebraska and its number one industry agriculture. Recently she launched a Facebook page called Farmer Paula Has a Farm as part of her effort. Giving back, each and every day.
2025-02-2031 min93National FFA Week and All Things FFA with Stacey AgnewSend us a textNational FFA Week is upon us, running February 15-22, 2025. In this episode we talk all things FFA with Stacey Agnew, Executive Director of the Nebraska FFA Foundation, and Spencer Hartman, an attorney at Rembolt Ludtke who also happens to be a former Nebraska FFA State Officer and a member of the Nebraska FFA Foundation Board of Directors.
2025-02-1322 min93Jonathan Jank - Growing Nebraska's CommunitiesSend us a text"If you're not growing, you're dying."In this episode we are joined by Jonathan Jank, President & CEO of the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnership. Jonathan was recently named the 2024 Nebraska Chambers Association Professional of the Year for his work in promoting Seward County and its communities. He shares his insights on the importance of community and economic development and having a growth mindset.
2025-02-0634 min93Jaclyn Wilson - 5th Generation Nebraska Rancher, International Advocate for Agriculture and Beef Cattle IndustrySend us a textIn this episode we visit with Jaclyn Wilson, a 5th generation Nebraska rancher who operates Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and founded Flying Diamond Beef, a direct-to-consumer beef business with customers across the U.S. Jaclyn is one of the nation’s leaders in the promotion of agriculture and the beef cattle industry, travelling the country—and the world—sharing her knowledge and experience about the industry, sustainability and the use of cutting-edge technology in livestock production.
2025-01-3040 min93Elijah Riley - Big Gumdrop OutdoorsSend us a textNebraska's habitat is diverse—Nebraska is filled with grasslands and wetlands with over 81,000 miles of streams that support a rich diversity of wildlife.With so much to offer outdoors, why would a Nebraska kid spend time in front of a screen rather than exploring all that Nebraska has to offer?In this episode we are joined by Elijah Riley, founder of Big Gumdrop Outdoors and a self-described “Conservation Storyteller.” Elijah is passionate about educating urban youth about nature and inspiring them to get off their screens and to explore the gre...
2025-01-2323 min93Ann Post--Zoning and Land Use Issues Impacting Nebraska AgricultureSend us a textNebraska’s farms and ranches utilize some 44 million acres of land—almost 90 percent of the state’s total land area. A variety of factors, including the disconnect about where our food comes from and a growing emphasis on sustainability, have led to increased zoning and land use regulation in states like Nebraska. This episode features Cuming County native Ann Post, an attorney with Rembolt Ludtke who specializes in real estate and land use development law. Ann has significant experience dealing with zoning issues surrounding confined animal feeding operations, green energy projects and agrit...
2025-01-0933 min93Bill Rishel - Legendary Cattleman, Innovative LeaderSend us a textIn 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 hi...
2025-01-0236 min93Steve Gangwish - CSS FarmsSend us a textNebraska--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.
2024-12-2628 min93Devin Brundage - Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation DistrictSend us a textDevin 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.
2024-12-1833 min93Jeff Yost - Nebraska Community FoundationSend us a textIn 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.
2024-12-1138 min
Sustaining The HerdSustaining The Herd: A Year in ReviewEpisode 18 looks back at the first 17 episodes of Sustaining The Herd. Join Andrew and Brock as they recap the highlights from Season 1, episode-by-episode. Want to learn more about an episode or new to Sustaining the Herd? Jump to the episodes that interest you the most. Settje Agri-Services and Engineering would like to say thank you our guests and listeners for being part of "The Herd" in Season 1. We look forward to Season 2 , which will debut on January 8th.Season Index:E1: Welcome to the HerdE2: American Biogas Council Executive Director Patrick Serf...
2024-12-1142 min93Anthony Montag--Montag ManufacturingSend us a textMontag 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.
2024-12-0420 min93Kristi Boswell--Federal Ag PolicySend us a textThis 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.
2024-11-2727 min
2024-11-2017 min93Legal Insights on Family Law in Nebraska AgricultureSend us a textJane Langan Mach, Ryan Swaroff, and Abbie DeWitte from the Rembolt Ludtke Domestic Relations team discuss navigating family and divorce law issues in Nebraska agriculture.
2024-11-2033 min2024-10-3028 min93Succession planning for farms and ranchesSend us a textRembolt Ludtke team members Anthony Aerts and Spencer Hartman discuss the importance of succession planning for farms and ranches.
2024-10-2831 min
93Sarah Pillen-Pillen Family FarmsSend us a textHost Mark Fahleson is joined by Sarah Pillen, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Pillen Family Farms and DNA Genetics headquartered in Columbus Nebraska.
2024-10-2822 min
Sustaining The HerdMark Fahleson: A Trusted AdvisorDid you hear “the one” about the livestock producer and the lawyer? What if the lawyer is the livestock producer? This episode of Sustaining the Herd is no joke as Andrew and Brock are joined by Mark Fahleson—an attorney with Rembolt Ludtke. Mark talks about how his roots in livestock production enable him to be a trusted advisor to his agriculture clients. Andrew and Brock also visit with Mark about various aspects of sustainability, with a particular focus on business sustainability and succession planning. Is there a new livestock facility or renewable energy project in your future? ...
2024-10-0238 min
The Wheels Down Politics ShowMark FahlesonJerry Kratochvil talks with former Nebraska GOP Chairman Mark Fahleson. Jerry and Mark, a resident of Lincoln, talk about Tuesday's elections, including the race between Democrat incumbent Mayor Chris Beutler and Republican Lancaster County Treasurer Andy Stebbing. They also talk about the City Council races between Republican Jon Camp and Democrat Patte Newman, and Republican Cyndi Lamm and Democrat Meg Mikolajczyk. They also discuss the state of the Republican party and the new "moderate" wing of in the Legislature. They finish up with the potential combination of the 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts, and the story behind...
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