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May 4, 2026
In February 2023, the National Corn Growers Association’s Board of Directors appointed Neil Caskey as NCGA’s CEO. In this role, Neil not only manages the organization’s day-to-day operations but also works in concert with the NCGA officer team and the board of directors to establish NCGA’s strategic goals and direction.
Prior to becoming CEO, Neil’s served as NCGA’s vice president of communications and industry relations for over four years. Prior…
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May 1, 2026
Across the nation, communities are navigating rapid change. From managing risk and planning farm transitions to expanding market awareness and accelerating innovation, land‑grant universities play a vital role in equipping producers, landowners, and policymakers with the knowledge they need to thrive amid uncertainty. Read on to learn how investing…
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April 29, 2026
This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate those who serve on behalf of the land-grant university mission.
Jake Tibbitts has supported Nevada agriculture throughout his career, both through his position as the Natural Resources Manager for Eureka County, Nevada and his volunteer service with the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and…
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April 28, 2026
Across the country, land-grant universities fuel economic development by aligning research, education, and Extension with the real-world needs of farmers, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Their work supports sectors ranging from food production and forestry to agritourism, value-added manufacturing, and emerging agricultural enterprises.
From helping food businesses grow and create jobs, to…
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April 24, 2026
This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate those who serve on behalf of the land-grant university mission. A ninth-generation farmer from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Jim Shirk is a steadfast advocate for agricultural research, Extension, and education at the state, regional and national level.
Alongside his wife, Stephanie (pictured), Shirk…
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April 21, 2026
This National Volunteer Month, we celebrate those who serve on behalf of the land-grant university mission. After retiring from an extensive career with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Elvis L. Graves continues to give back to North Carolina agriculture, and his alma mater, North Carolina A&T State…
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April 20, 2026
Land-grant universities stimulate economic growth by aligning research, education, and Extension with the needs of farmers, entrepreneurs, and businesses across the nation. These institutions translate discovery into practical solutions that expand markets, strengthen industries, develop new products, help producers navigate economic shifts, equip businesses with essential expertise, and create jobs.…
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April 7, 2026
Christy Seyfert serves as President & CEO of the Farm Credit Council, the national trade association representing the nation’s leading provider of credit and financial services to agriculture and rural America in good times and bad.
For more than 25 years, she has helped shape agricultural…
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March 31, 2026
America’s water resources are under growing pressure, from nutrient pollution and invasive species to drought and climate-driven variability. Protecting these systems requires science-based solutions. From mapping contaminants in critical watersheds to equipping decision-makers with precision tools and empowering communities to prevent ecological threats, land-grant universities are helping safeguard water…
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March 18, 2026
Colin Woodall is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and leads the country’s oldest and largest national trade association for cattle producers in being the trusted voice and definitive leader of the beef industry.
Originally from Big Spring, Texas, Colin graduated from Texas A&…
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March 15, 2026
Public and land-grant universities across the nation champion agriculture every day through their research, education, and Extension.
This National Ag Week, we celebrate 250 years of American agricultural innovation and express our gratitude for the farmers, ranchers, and producers who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation.
For more than 160 years, America’…
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Ag Week
Agricultural Economy
Agricultural Systems
CARET
Earth Day
Environmental Stewardship
Food Security
Growing Together: Conversations with CEOs
Livestock
NFSHW
Nutrition & Health
Pest Management
Pollinator Week
Urban and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Volunteers
Water Security
Workforce Development
Youth, Family, & Communities