Day two of the 96th Nebraska State FFA Convention gets underway today, which includes three general sessions, in addition to competitions, workshops, industry tours and more. Continuing today, all sessions will be streamed live on Rural Radio Network TV through AcresTV. AcresTV is free to watch on your smart device,…
More than 7,000 students from across Nebraska have traveled to Lincoln for the 96th Nebraska FFA State Convention this week. From Kimball to Nebraska City, and Imperial to Norfolk, members from across the state will compete in a variety of agriculture and leadership-focused contests that they have spent the past…
The Nebraska High School Rodeo Association recently announced the hiring of a new secretary, Jill Austin of Valentine. The announcement comes as the board voted to merge two part-time secretarial positions into one, more full-time role. “This move creates a single point of contact for the association members for both…
Lincoln will trade its usual red and become a “sea of blue” over the next week for the 96th Nebraska State FFA Convention. More than 7,000 students from across Nebraska will attend the convention, which runs from April 3-5, 2024. FFA members from across the state have spent the last…
Rural Radio Network TV has continued its partnership with Nebraska FFA to host the Nebraska FFA Preshow before all seven general sessions of the 96th Nebraska FFA State Convention. The convention sessions will also be streamed live on Rural Radio Network TV through AcresTV. The platform offers viewers access to…
Omaha, NE, March 28, 2024 — FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, South Dakota and Wyoming, announced Christina Kahler, Managing Director, Marketing & Philanthropy. FNBO’s contributions are part of its broader efforts that celebrated…
Tractor Supply Company announced it generated over $1 million through the purchase of FFA paper emblems at checkout in store and online for its ninth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser. TSC said the funds raised will support middle school and high school FFA chapters that are developing project-based or experiential…
Over 700 elementary students recently gathered at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska, for agriculture education. Consisting of mostly 4th graders from 15 area schools, the students learned about various aspects of the ag industry. JessaLynn Hudson, a Nebraska Cattlemen Senior Beef Ambassador, was a presenter at this year’s event.…
LINCOLN – National Ag Week is March 17-23, and it’s the perfect time to highlight and celebrate agriculture, Nebraska’s number one industry. To add to this week’s celebration, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is announcing the winners of its annual poster contest. Students in grades 1-6 from all over…
The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. The one-time scholarships will be awarded to over 100 students totaling $189,000 for the ensuing academic year. The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program was established in 2010 as a gift…
