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WildAg Podcast

Andrew Little, Nathan Pflueger

WildAg is a podcast that serves as a connection point for landowners and conservation professionals who want to integrate conservation and agriculture. Our project brings perspectives from both landowners and conservation professionals for lively discussions. WildAg is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network.

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01:12:11

Productive Plains: The secret is in the soil

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2025/11/03

What makes the Great Plains such a productive agricultural hotspot? And why are some fields just more productive than others no matter what? It turns out the secret is in the soil. This month we are joined by Dr. Ray Ward, founder of Ward Laboratories, to discuss how our soils came to be and how a better knowledge of your soil can lead to healthier farms and ecosystems overall. With a PhD in Soil Fertility and personal farming experience, Dr. Ward shares how practices like cover crops and

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01:02:15

Nitrates & Human Health with Dr. Jesse Bell

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2025/10/06

This month we are joined by Dr. Jesse Bell, Claire M. Hubbard Professor of Water, Climate, and Health in the Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the School of Natural Resources within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He also serves as the director of the Water, Climate and Health Program at UNMC and the director of Water, Climate and Health at the University of

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01:35:49

Nitrogen Stewardship & Profitability: A Conversation...

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2025/09/01

This month we are joined by Jackson Stansell, Founder and CEO of Sentinel Ag. Following our previous episode on nitrate issues in drinking water with Crystal Powers, Andy and Nate chat with Jackson about how his team at Sentinel is tackling the nitrate issue head on – while also helping farmers be more profitable and efficient. From being good stewards of our land and natural resources to the importance of rural prosperity for the benefit of all, we cover the ins and outs of nitrogen in farming and

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01:08:32

Shaping the Heartland: The Evolution of Working...

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2025/08/04

This month we are joined by Dr. Larkin Powell, Director of the School of Natural Resources at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. With years of research experience in the Great Plains and beyond, Dr. Powell narrates the story of how our agricultural landscapes have changed over time and the opportunities and challenges that come along with these changes. We also discuss Dr. Powell's upcoming book, "The Best of Intentions: A story of landscape change in the Great Plains." Resources: The Best of

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01:07:22

The Carbon Market - What Farmers Should Know

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2025/07/07

Joining us this month on the podcast are Gabriella Scolio and Jacob Penner from The Nature Conservancy to talk about carbon markets and what it means for farmers in the Midwest. We learn about what a carbon credit is, why companies are interested in carbon credits and how they are measuring their emissions, and how and why farmers might want to get involved. Resources: Natural Climate Solutions: How nature can fight climate change (TNC) Carbon Markets (TNC) Carbon Markets

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01:02:29

From Habitat to Land Taxes: A Landowner's...

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2025/06/02

Joining us this month on the podcast is a local Nebraska landowner, Merlyn Nielsen, to talk about his experiences implementing conservation practices on his farmland. From creating habitat to hunt pheasants and improve sustainability to a tip for reduced land taxes, Merlyn shares the joys and benefits of his conservation projects as well as some of the barriers encountered along the way. Resources: Natural Resources Conservation Service | USDA Farm Service Agency | USDA

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01:12:44

Hunting Access, Hometown Impact

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2025/05/05

Have you ever struggled to find areas to hunt? Especially in Nebraska, where over 97% of the state is privately owned land, access to hunting can be difficult to come by. We know from previous research that a lack of access is also a top reason why people stop hunting or don't start at all. But public access programs like Open Fields and Waters and the Nebraska Community Access Partnership are tackling this issue head-on. For any hunter interested, these programs provide access to quality private

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01:21:41

Got Nitrates? Clean Water for Healthy Communities

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2025/04/07

This month we are joined by Crystal Powers, Research and Extension Communication Specialist at the Nebraska Water Center, to talk all about nitrates in our water systems. We talk about what nitrates actually are, best practices for keeping them out of our water supply, and how to mitigate them once they are there. Resources: UNL Extension | Water Nebraska Water Center (Twitter, Facebook) Water testing in Nebraska Crystal Powers [website] Dr. Andrew Little

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01:00:56

No Lazy Coyotes: Why Messy Habitat is Good

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2025/03/03

This month we are joined by Chris Helzer, Director of Science and Stewardship at The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, to talk about the importance of habitat diversity. Whether you have a small urban yard or 10,000 acres with cattle, Chris walks us through why messy, shifting habitat is ideal and how to create it. Resources: The Prairie Ecologist The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska [@nature_ne] Ranch Management for Wildlife | The Prairie Ecologist Chris Helzer

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01:00:49

The Wild Turkey Today with Dr. Mike Chamberlain

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2025/02/03

This month we are joined by Dr. Mike Chamberlain, National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia to talk about the state of the wild turkey across the country and what the future looks like for this iconic bird. Resources: Wild Turkey Lab Ongoing research: Wild Turkey Ecology in Western Nebraska Dr. Mike Chamberlain [website, @wildturkeydoc] Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab

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48:09

Oh, deer! Hunting and Management

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2025/01/06

This month we are joined by Luke Meduna, Big Game Program Manager at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to talk about all things deer-related, from hunting and disease to the inside scoop on management. Resources: Big Game Guide 2024 Big Game Recommendations River Anterless Nebraska Unit Map Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Luke Meduna [website] Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab

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01:07:49

Fences of the Future

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2024/12/02

This month we are joined by Dr. Mitch Stephenson, Range Management Specialist at University of Nebraska, and Kaitlyn Dozler, Virtual Fence Program Manager at University of Missouri, to talk about Kaitlyn’s research with virtual fencing and how it can be safely used for conservation on ranchlands. Resources: Influence of virtual fence on heart rate response in beef cattle Precision Livestock Management on Extensive Rangelands University of Missouri Center for Regenerative

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01:04:07

Conservation in Practice

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2024/11/04

This month we are joined by Mr. Bob Bettger, a fifth-generation Nebraska landowner and producer, to tell his story – both the benefits and challenges – of integrating conservation practices into his operation. Resources: Federal Conservation Programs (Farm Service Agency) Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab [website, @awesmlab] Nebraska Pheasants Forever [website, @pheasants_quailforever_of_ne] Watch these

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56:47

The Wonders of Wetlands

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2024/10/07

This month we are joined by Ted LaGrange, Wetland Program Manager at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, to discuss the incredible benefits that wetlands offer, the challenges facing them, and opportunities for farmers to work with wetlands. Resources: Wetlands of Nebraska Landowner Habitat Programs in Nebraska Ted LaGrange [email] Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab [website, @awesmlab] Nebraska

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53:33

The Aldo Leopold Legacy, Then and Now

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2024/09/02

This month we are joined by Buddy Huffaker, Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, to discuss Leopold’s legacy on wildlife management and what it means for modern conservation. Resources: The Aldo Leopold Foundation 75th Anniversary Edition A Sand County Almanac Buddy Huffaker [website] Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab [website, @awesmlab] Nebraska Pheasants Forever [website,

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01:06:24

Improving Soil Health Across Nebraska

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2024/08/05

This month we are joined by Carlos Villarreal, Nebraska State Soil Scientist at USDA-NRCS, to discuss all things soil health in Nebraska and beyond. Resources: Soil Health Basics and Benefits Unlock Your Farm’s Potential: Dig a Little, Learn a Lot Unlock Your Farm’s Potential: Discover the Cover Unlock Your Farm’s Potential: Do Not Disturb Carlos Villarreal [website] Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website]

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Mountain Lions with Sam Wilson and Jason Clark

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2024/07/01

This month we are joined by Sam Wilson, Furbearer Carnivore Program Manager at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and Jason Clark, Conservation Forester at the Nebraska Forest Service, to discuss mountain lions in Nebraska. Resources: Medullary Configurations Illustration Mountain Lion Management in Nebraska ***Updated population estimates in Nebraska (updated 6/27/2024) Sam Wilson [website] Jason Clark [website] Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile,

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37:52

Building a Research Project

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2024/06/03

Co-hosts Andrew Little and Nathan Pflueger discuss how research projects come about including funding, the process, and necessary components. Resources: The Scientific Method – University of Nevada, Reno Extension The Scientific Method – Purdue University Extension How Science Works [Video] - California Academy of Sciences Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab [website, @awesmlab] Nebraska Pheasants Forever

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Introduction

WildAg Podcast ·

2024/05/03

Welcome to the WildAg Podcast! WildAg is part of the Natural Resources University podcast network and serves as a connection point for natural resource professionals and landowners who want to integrate conservation with agriculture. Join our hosts, Dr. Andrew Little of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Nathan Pflueger of Pheasants Forever, as they introduce themselves and WildAg. Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab [website,

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01:07:05

Prescribed Fire with Brian Teeter

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2024/05/03

Brian Teeter, Prescribed Fire Coordinator at Nebraska Pheasants Forever, joins us to discuss prescribed fire on agriculturally dominated landscapes. Resources: Nebraska Burn Associations Nebraska Prescribed Fire Council Brian Teeter [website] Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc] Nathan Pflueger [website] AWESM Lab [website, @awesmlab] Nebraska Pheasants Forever [website, @pheasants_quailforever_of_ne] Watch these podcasts on YouTube If

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