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Illinois FFA members received prestigious awards for the development of their outstanding projects during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

A program designed to teach elementary students about agriculture and connections to the Spanish culture earned the Cambridge FFA Chapter a national award at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.

FFA students and advisers from around Indiana celebrated a successful 2024 National FFA Convention.

Thaddeus Bergschneider is excited about connecting FFA members to opportunities through partners during his year as the National FFA president.

Just as seasons dictate the duties of the agricultural industry, the seasons similarly determine Illinois FFA’s itinerary.

Western Illinois University agriculture alumni and students were recognized nationally for their leadership, achievements and dedication to advancing agricultural education at the 2024 National FFA Convention.

Cabbages are not exactly the typical big university landscaping, but at Northern Illinois University, cabbages — and other vegetables, fruits and herbs — are the first step in what could be a food revolution.

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney will be the opening general session speaker at CattleCon 2025, Feb. 4-6, in San Antonio.

The 2024-2025 National FFA Officer Team was elected Oct. 25 during the final session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.

Excited members of the Yorkville Christian FFA Chapter gathered at Spirit Farms for a private concert with country artist Hailey Whitters. The chapter won the 2024 Rock the Crop contest from Firestone Ag.

An Illinois State University organics class toured a farm and milling facility to see up close the field-to-bag process.

Keynote speaker Temple Grandin kicked off the fourth General Session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.

More than 65,000 people are coming to Indianapolis for the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.

With the National FFA Convention right around the corner, Mandy Hazlett is busy preparing for another successful event.

Growing specialty crops including vegetables, pumpkins, gourds, mums and gladioli have developed into award-winning projects for Ty Steffen.

Multiple research projects focused on making a difference for cattle producers has earned Lizzie Schafer the honor of being selected a finalist for the American Star in Agriscience award.

FFA students can explore future job opportunities at the National FFA Convention, thanks to Career Success Tours.

In just four weeks, the Illinois FFA major state officers have already traveled 12,894 miles, met 4,632 students, visited 211 schools, experienced countless interactions and held mutually influential conversations.

Beef production spans generations in the Hanson and Kuipers family in Iroquois County where they operate a forage-based program utilizing a paddock grazing system along with growing corn, soybeans and wheat.

When Doug Hanson returned to his home county to teach high school agriculture in 2001, he saw a trend in the local economy and wanted to try to make a difference.

Agriculture educators play a crucial role within their communities by investing countless hours to prepare and empower students for successful careers in the industry.

Following a successful year at the Illinois State Fair with more than 70,000 people passing through the FFA Barnyard, the major state officers kept in “fair mode” as they traveled to the Du Quoin State Fair.

One of the goals in FFA is to prepare members “for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.”

Jeanette Merritt’s role as the communications director for Indiana Pork combines her passion for agriculture with her professional expertise in marketing and communication.

Registration is now open for CattleCon 2025, which will be held Feb. 4-6 in San Antonio. This annual event is “where the beef industry meets” to conduct business, attend educational sessions and enjoy family fun.

Confetti, traveling and fair food, oh my. Many people joke that my teammates and I are now “owned” by Illinois FFA.

In between fungicide and insecticide applications and replacing a hot water heater at the Humane Society, Aaron Rients and other volunteers are getting ready for the 76th annual Central States Threshermen’s Reunion.

National Farm Safety and Health Week will be observed Sept. 15-21 this year. The theme, “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident,” encourages people to take a proactive approach to safety education.

The old 10-20 gets a second chance as it connects a century of agriculture history and technological advances.

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.