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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 co...

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.

Agriculture is Nebraska’s number one industry, and many of the policies that affect producers are shaped in Washington, D.C. One University of Nebraska–Lincoln student recently had the opportunity to see that process up close. Allison Walbrecht, a UNL senior, traveled to Washington as part of the CARET program and is also a Yeutter Student Fellow.

Ranchers and cattle producers interested in the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum. Joining us now is Nebraska Extension Educator Troy Walz.

Nebraska agriculture depends on skilled, job-ready professionals, and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture plays a big role in developing that workforce. Today, I’m visiting with Dr. Kelly Bruns interim Director from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture about their hands-on approach to education and some new opportunities for students.

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 Deserti...

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, s...

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.

Today we’re joined by Dr. Deepak Keshwani, professor in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and a faculty leader in CASNR, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Dr. Keshwani has been deeply involved in program development, curriculum design, and innovative workforce training across the agricultural sciences.

Today we’re joined by Dr. Kate Brooks, the head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Kate has been a longtime faculty member and is now stepping into this leadership role, bringing years of experience in livestock marketing and ag policy.

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Milos Zaric assistant professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Zaric leads the Precision Application Technology Lab at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte. He’s here to discuss the importance of pesticide application technologies and how Nebraska producers can benefit from mo...

Today we’re joined by Dr. Kacie McCarthy, a beef cow-calf specialist with Nebraska Extension, to talk about optimizing cow-calf management during the summer months.