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.
At the River's Edge: Agriculture, Flood Risk and Conservation
What happens when floods, fish and farms all connect? Flooding is a natural process, but it can cause major problems for farms and residential areas alike. Joining us this week is Mitch Paine, Flood Risk Policy and Planning Specialist with the Washington Department of Ecology and lecturer for University of Washington's Urban Planning program, to walk us through how conservation, agriculture and flooding can all work together. From the history of flood policy in the US to modern approaches, we discuss a collective move away from trying to strictly control rivers to a more integrated and holistic flood management strategy. To showcase this approach, we look to the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington, where a collaborative effort has helped reduce flood damage while also recovering vital salmon habitat.
Resources:
Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) (https://www.floods.org/)
American Flood Coalition (AFC)
USDA Climate Hubs
Mitch Paine [website (https://www.mitchpaine.com/), LinkedIn, Instagram]
Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc]
Nathan Pflueger [website]
AWESM Lab [website (https://awesmlab.unl.edu/), @awesmlab]
Nebraska Pheasants Forever [website, @pheasants_quailforever_of_ne]
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Produced and edited by Iris McFarlin
7 Sept 2026
Partners on the Land: An Inside Conversation
Implementing conservation practices like prairie strips or cover crops on your farm might feel like an overwhelming or confusing process. But private lands biologists and other conservation professionals are an invaluable resource to help farmers and landowners navigate the process and choose the best options. This month, we are joined by longtime Nebraska farmer Ed Olson along with Rob Peterson, a Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist with Pheasants Forever. From decision-making and motivations to mishaps and problem-solving, we get a unique inside look into the working relationship between a farmer and biologist. Whether you are a farmer, landowner, conservation professional, or just interested in the interplay of conservation and working lands, this is a unique episode you won't want to miss.
Resources:
Pheasants Forever: Find a Biologist
USDA: Conservation Reserve Program
Sand County Foundation: Ed and Leta Olson recieve Leopold Conservation Award
Ed Olson
Rob Peterson [website]
Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc]
Nathan Pflueger [website]
AWESM Lab [website (https://awesmlab.unl.edu/), @awesmlab]
Nebraska Pheasants Forever [website, @pheasants_quailforever_of_ne]
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If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating and review so others can find us!
We are dedicated to bringing important information and new ideas to listeners just like you. Help us keep WildAg going by donating to the podcast: https://nufoundation.org/fund/01155570/ (https://nufoundation.org/fund/01155570/)
Or, learn more about how your organization can sponsor episodes: https://awesmlab.unl.edu/wildag-sponsorship/ (https://awesmlab.unl.edu/wildag-sponsorship/)
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Produced and edited by Iris McFarlin
3 Aug 2026
100 Years of Pheasants: The Making of a Game Bird
Join us in celebrating the 100th year of pheasant hunting in Nebraska! In this episode of the WildAg Podcast, we welcome Lonnie Shafer, hunter and author of Shafer's Nebraska Pheasant Hunting Almanac, to explore the history of the Ring-necked pheasant in Nebraska and across the United States. Schafer traces the bird's origins in Asia, its introduction to North America, and the events that led to its establishment as one of the nation's most iconic game birds. The conversation also examines the evolution of pheasant hunting in the U.S., highlighting how changing landscapes, wildlife management, and conservation efforts have shaped hunting and stocking over time.
Resources:
Shafer's Nebraska Pheasant Hunting Almanac on Amazon
Nebraska Pheasant Introduction 101 on Pheasants Forever
Lonnie Shafer [website]
Dr. Andrew Little [academic profile, @awesmlabdoc]
Nathan Pflueger [website]
AWESM Lab [website (https://awesmlab.unl.edu/), @awesmlab]
Nebraska Pheasants Forever [website, @pheasants_quailforever_of_ne]
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If you enjoy this podcast, leave a rating and review so others can find us!
We are dedicated to bringing important information and new ideas to listeners just like you. Help us keep WildAg going by donating to the podcast: https://nufoundation.org/fund/01155570/ (https://nufoundation.org/fund/01155570/)
Or, learn more about how your organization can sponsor episodes: https://awesmlab.unl.edu/wildag-sponsorship/
Music by Humans Win
Produced and edited by Iris McFarlin
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Gabriella Scolio
Jacob Penner
Merlyn Nielsen
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734
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5.0 / 5
14 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100
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75
Social presence
94
YouTube
66
Engagement
71
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