FFA news
As he walked to the stage to collect the Corn Advocate of the Year award, Tim Thompson looked genuinely shocked. His mouth fell open, and his eyes widened.
Midwest Dairy is rewarding five students from Illinois with $1,000 this fall at the college or university of their choice.
The Illinois Agri-Women organization has awarded five scholarships for students studying agriculture.
Teens from around the state gathered for the 95th Indiana FFA State Convention, where they took part in workshops, volunteered and were honored for their accomplishments.
Clay Geyer, former From the Fields columnist, is back this year to share updates from his farm in northern Indiana.
Oregon High School students didn’t just learn framing and roofing in their ag construction class — they also learned about giving back and how hunger might be living right next door.
U.S. Sens. Todd Young and Chris Coons introduced the Youth Lead Act to support agricultural youth programs, including 4-H and FFA, in rural communities.
Five new officers elected by the delegates during the 96th Illinois FFA State Convention will be traveling throughout the state during the upcoming year engaging with members to inspire them to achieve their goals.
The Stars Over Illinois announcement of the top four FFA members in the state was just one of numerous highlights of the 96th Illinois FFA State Convention held in the state’s capital city.
The Top Five Section Reporters received a special award from Illinois AgriNews during Session 2 of the 96th Illinois FFA State Convention.
The 95th annual Indiana FFA State Convention will be held June 17-20 in West Lafayette. The theme of this year’s event is “Discover.”
The Illinois General Assembly approved a record $53.1 billion spending plan that included some good and bad news for agriculture-related programs.
Exceptional projects of FFA members from across the state will be highlighted during the 96th annual Illinois FFA State Convention, set for June 11-13.
Five district winners for the Star in Agribusiness award will be honored on the stage of the Illinois FFA State Convention.
The winner of the Star in Agricultural Placement award will be announced during the Wednesday afternoon session of the Illinois FFA State Convention starting at 2 p.m.
The Star in Agriscience award will be presented during the Stars Over Illinois ceremony on Wednesday, June 12.
Illinois FFA state proficiency winners are selected based on FFA members’ outstanding skills in recordkeeping, leadership and scholastic achievement.
With under a month left of the 2023-2024 Illinois FFA major state officers’ term, the team isn’t wasting any opportunities to make some memories before they retire their blue jackets.
Applications are being accepted through May 31 for a unique training course for farmers, advisers and conservation professionals that focuses on the soil health system.
The 2023 National FFA Annual Report was recently published, outlining the organization’s achievements and laying a blueprint for its future.
This Illinois Beef Foundation announced eight young people from across the state as 2024 scholarship recipients.
It has become customary this time of year for me to offer up some advice in this column with soon-to-be-newly-minted high school and college graduates.
Indiana Farm Bureau awarded scholarships to three young women pursuing careers in agriculture.
Steve Hirsch has been involved with volunteer fire departments his entire life.
The month of March is a unique one for the five Illinois FFA major state officers. In March, preparation for the FFA state convention is in full swing.
The John Deere Foundation committed nearly $4 million in grants to the National FFA Organization. The multiyear giving will support educational outreach and FFA’s mission — to lift up the next generation of leaders in agriculture.
A celebration of agriculture that crossed generations kicked off the 54th annual Illinois Agricultural Legislative Day. The event drew nearly 50 diverse agricultural organizations and about 1,000 FFA members together to meet with lawmakers.
Over the past two decades, a Livingston County farmer traveled to the capitol to meet with legislators and advocate for agriculture.
State FFA President Thaddeus Bergschnider, Vice President Eric Wisley, Reporter Cooper Nelson, Secretary Riley Kessler and Treasurer Benjamin Bremmer are nine months through their year as state officers.
There are many reasons for choosing a career in agriculture.
The Agriculture Council of America announced March 19 will be National Agriculture Day with the theme of “Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.”
Like many of you, I was a member of FFA in high school and then a member of collegiate FFA. The heart and soul of National FFA is the local chapter. That is where it all begins.
Ted McKinney has had many titles throughout his lengthy career in agriculture. Now he can officially add “Friend of Farmer” to that list.
The investment and protection of the next generation to enter agriculture or keep their family farm running has long been a priority at Farm Bureau.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom 2024 Teacher of the Year Amanda Stanko was recently named as a National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award winner.
As part of the celebration of the 90th year of the Streator FFA Chapter, chapter members are working on a Cake in a Pan project that will be shared with the Streator community.
The month of January saw Illinois FFA’s major state officers get right back into the swing of things. January kicked off with the officers spending a week at the Illinois FFA Center in Springfield.
Individuals across the country can make a difference in the lives of the more than 945,000 FFA members by participating in Give FFA Day during National FFA Week.
Bob Evans Restaurants announced its 2024 Supervised Agricultural Experience Grant recipients with 12 high school students from across the Midwest.
Three superior members of the Illinois Agri-Women were honored with awards during the group’s annual meeting.
After they’ve strolled through the Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club’s Farm Expo, WIU alumni are invited to attend an event after the show for an update on the alumni program and to honor five distinguished ag department alumni.
It has taken a village, actually a city, and many months, but the effort to bring back agriculture education to Dixon High School is nearing completion.
National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the National FFA Organization’s role in developing future leaders in agriculture and the importance of agricultural education.
As National FFA Week approaches, Indiana FFA state officers are preparing for a busy week traveling the state and celebrating FFA. Conner Keeslar, Indiana FFA northern region vice president, shared an update with AgriNews.
FFA students from across Indiana participated in the State Chapter Meeting Leadership Development Event. Indian Creek FFA placed first in the Novice Team division, and Caston FFA placed first in the Chapter Team group.
National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to share agriculture with their fellow students and communities — and also a chance for chapters to give back to their communities through service projects.
When a storm comes rolling through or tragedy strikes, farmers and ranchers are always willing to pitch in to help our family, friends or community. It’s how we are wired.
AgriNews and Beck’s are proud to announce the 2024 Indiana Farm Family of the Year — the Muegge family of M5 Family Farms in Hancock County.
The Illinois FFA major state officers and hundreds of Illinois Farm Bureau members from across the state met at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago on Dec. 1 to celebrate the state’s agricultural accomplishments over the past year.
Fishers Maker Playground will host a Make48 competition May 3-5 this year. Make48 is a national invention competition and documentary that challenges teams to dream up, design and prototype a new product in only 48 hours.