Nebraska ON TAP

Join us as we unravel the mystery of PFAS, the 'forever chemicals' silently infiltrating our environment. Our guest, Rick Gillespie, a leading expert in environmental remediation and the Chief Commercial Officer at Revive Environmental. Rick will shed light on the issues of PFAS, the widespread impact, and the innovative solutions being developed to combat this persistent issue. From drinking wate...

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Barb and Don Batie, a dynamic duo deeply rooted in Nebraska's agricultural heritage. Discover their inspiring journey from college days to becoming influential figures in the ag community. Hear firsthand about their experiences as a farm family, their passion for sharing agricultural stories, and their innovative approach to farming. From cutting-edge tech...

Join us as we sit down with Brad Edgerton, the manager of the Frenchman Cambridge Irrigation District. Brad shares his extensive knowledge and experience in water management, particularly in the context of the Republican River Basin. In this insightful interview, we delve into the history of surface water canals and the formation of the Republican River Compact. Brad explains how the district has...

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Dr. Bridget Scanlon, a renowned expert in groundwater hydrology. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the High Plains aquifer, exploring the unique characteristics of Nebraska's portion compared to Kansas and Texas. Dr. Scanlon, whose work has been published in numerous prestigious journals, shares insights into the impact of climate change,...

Join us for a captivating interview with Tim Nicholson, the dedicated Fire Chief for Curtis Rural Fire Protection. In this episode, we delve into the world of firefighting in Nebraska, exploring the challenges, rewards, and the crucial role of volunteer firefighters in protecting our communities. Whether you're a local resident or simply interested in learning more about firefighting, this episode...

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Hanna Pinneo, Executive Director of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Discover how this organization is working to create vibrant Nebraska communities and a resilient environment through tree planting, gardening, and education.

Tim Gokie , the Chief Engineer for the Nebraska Dam Safety Program within the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, discusses the critical role of dams in the state. Nebraska has a surprisingly large number of dams, with over 3,000 under regulation. These dams serve various purposes, including flood control, irrigation, and livestock waste management. Overall, Gokie emphasizes the crucial role...

Julie Fraley is here to tell us about her role as a Fish Production Manager at Rock Creek. She also fills us in on some cool facts about these fish! Tune in to this informative episode we have for you this week.

Brent Crampton is the Director of Partnerships with HillSide Solutions in Omaha, Nebraska. Brent has forward thinking with business consultations help him lower the trash around us. Helping keep the water ways clean and giving a new job to table scraps/food waste and biodegradable items helps us all. Tune in to this weeks episode to find out more about Brent and his career.

A Professional Meteorologist with 16 years of experience; Shawn Jacobs joins us once again to fill our cup up with atmospheric knowledge. This episode I have him give us the details on fire weather and atmospheric conditions. Many useful things to learn about in this episode. Tune in!

Join me this week as we are joined by the Kerr Family From Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Jerod and Maggie along with Jerod’s parents Jim and Nancy have created Thirsty Roots Farm. Listen in to this fascinating story from these small business hydroponic farmers who serve the surrounding community with the produce they grow.

Join me as I set down with Lance Gunderson of ReGen AG Labs in Pleasanton, NE. We talk about his methods of soil testing and soil management practices. Lance speaks all over about the importance of regenerative ag and he is here on this podcast, to tell us more about it too.

Join me as I set down with Roric Paulman to see how the latest farm innovations for water savings are going. We also talk about his experience in AG management and other various things.

This week we bring Thad Kuntz, from Longitude 103 on, once again, to give us an update on the Producer Connect App. Tune in to this one because we are talking about progression and benefits. If you want to listen to my first interview with Thad about this, check out the Episode: New Tech Application Innovation.

Shawn Jacobs not only is a professional with his Masters in Atmospheric Sciences, Bachelors in archaeology, and science but he is the area Warning Coordination Metrologist for the National Weather Service out of North Platte. Shawn talks to us about how he plays an important role in the weather events that we receive in the area.

Nelson Winkel is our guest this week who is talking about how prescribed burns work for the woody encroachment issue facing our grasslands. Ag is a major economic tool for Nebraska and being a land owner is more than a piece of paper. Learn from Nelson on the steps and benefits of what a prescribed burn looks like for the participators and the environment.

SO excited to be going into season 3 of Nebraska On Tap. I have learned a lot and I hope you have too. I always like to hear from the listeners so go to our website and send me an email on your thoughts and share our podcast with your friends and family. We want to be all age friendly and quench the thirst of any knowledge gaps you might have.

Jesse Korus and Jared Abraham in studio at the same time, what a schooling! These two are both experts in their fields. Listen into my interview as they discuss how they both utilize the data sets they have to form impressive technology charts to help us better understand what lays below us.

Listen in to an update on some of the important things you need to know going into growing season if you are chemigating or want to know about chemigation. Nebraska Rules to follow.

With Less rain than eastern or central Nebraska in his area, Jake Miller talks to us about his experience. Pivot or rain- he tells us how he likes to manage his investments. Join me in this enlightening conversation with Jake of Livewire Fence Supply who also is a Farmer and a Rancher in the Culbertson, Nebraska area.

Dehvynne and Alexa work in the Directors support division at the Department of Natural Resources ( a state agency that works with the 23 NRDs here in the state). They drove out to Southwest Nebraska to be apart of our Podcast and so they could really understand a farmers point of view. Vaughn Dizmang volunteered to join us in the studio and to answer some questions for them. Tune into how DNR work...

Join me this week as I talk to Jennifer Prenosil from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Did you want to know about how to add habitat for pheasants here in the selected areas of Nebraska? Tune in to find out how and why it is important.

Kurt Grimm of Nutradrip talks to us on his experience with subsurface drip tapes. At his company not only do they install the drip tape according to your field but they also offer other services specific to having drip tape in your field. Listen to my informative talk with Kurt on what he has learned and observed in his business.

On this Episode we talk to Nicole Gibson who runs her own gardening company. She talks to us about the challenges she has with the soil and water in her location. Tune in to find out how she addresses these challenges.

Professor Troy Gilmore joins us this week to talk about an outreach program called W.A.V.E.S. Learn about this program in our interview. It’s going to be a great source of knowledge for the Nebraskans in this state to learn about water innovations and water history in our state.