WildAg Podcast: Monarchs on the Move

June 12, 2026

Monarch butterfly perched on a pink clover flower in a green outdoor setting.
What does it take to sustain a species that migrates thousands of miles across generations? WildAg takes a closer look at monarch conservation and the role Nebraska landscapes play in that journey.

In this episode of WildAg, hosts Andy Little and Nate Fluger sit down with Jake Kanig of the Monarch Joint Venture to discuss monarch butterfly conservation in working landscapes. The conversation explores the monarch's remarkable migration, the importance of milkweed and pollinator habitat, and how producers and landowners can support conservation efforts through both large- and small-scale habitat improvements.

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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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