WildAg Podcast: Birds and Bioenergy

June 24, 2026

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What role could perennial grasslands play in the future of agriculture? Learn how bioenergy crops may benefit both producers and grassland birds in the latest WildAg podcast.

Can agricultural landscapes support both renewable energy goals and healthy bird populations?

In the June episode of WildAg, Grace Schuster, University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources post-doctoral research associate, joins co-hosts Andy Little and Nathan Pflueger to discuss her research on the impact of bioenergy crop production on grassland bird communities in southwestern Nebraska. From the feasibility of large-scale switchgrass production to conservation strategies, this episode explores the balance between fueling the future and protecting our wildlife. Tune in for an engaging conversation at the intersection of ecology, agriculture and conservation.

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WildAg is part of the Natural Resources University, a podcast network focused on delivering science-based information for natural resource management. Funding for this project comes from the Renewable Resources Extension Act.

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