Nebraska native, Jake Polk talks about his experience in Hawaii during the tsunami warning from the massive earthquake near Russia. He says shortly after they landed for vacation, the tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii. Listen to his story here!

The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) – the only radio group in the nation owned by a cooperative of farmers and ranchers – is proud to welcome veteran broadcaster Steve White as the Farm Director for KRVN. A respected journalist, White brings more than two decades of experience covering rural communities, state politics, and the people who power our food system. Known for his storytelling and authentic connection to Nebraska producers, he has spent his career spotlighting the role of agriculture in the state’s economy, from county fairs and FFA classrooms to farms and ranches across Nebraska.

Haythorn Land & Cattle near Arthur recently competed in the Ranch Rodeo at the National Western Stock Show. The team placed second overall. Sage Haythorn talks about their experience. Catch the full interview here.

Natalie Trauernicht of Wymore, NE caught up with the Midday Show in Denver after showing her heifers at the National Western Stock Show. Catch the full interview here.

Nebraska bareback rider Garrett Shadbolt recently finished his third National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. He talks about his 10 days of riding in Vegas and goals for 2025. Catch the interview with the Merriman Nebraska cowboy here.

Nebraska native Conner Halverson continues to rise the PBR ranks and will be riding in Kearney this Saturday as the PBR makes a stop at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds. Learn more about Conner's journey and the PBR here!

3X Olympian and Geneva, Nebraska native Maggie Malone-Hardin joined the Midday show to discuss her Paris experience. We discussed her involvement in Paris, qualifying for the Olympics and she opens up about not medaling and the emotions she went through. Catch the full conversation here!

Lets head to North Dakota to meet Matt Gast, a soybean farmer and USB Communications & Education Chair.

Dan Kellner in Saunders shares how rain has slowed down planting, but it will be a boost for alfalfa fields and pastures.

Val Dolcini with Syngenta talks more on the sustainability priorities for the company moving forward, plus a glance back to where they were just 10 short years ago.