Students in Des Moines, Iowa, fight to keep the agriscience program in public schools. This comes as the district is pausing the program for a year, putting the local FFA chapter in jeopardy.
FFA Alum Trinity Barth and current student Liliann Tjaden spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander on the importance of these programs, the district’s reason behind the pause, and the impact it will have on current and future students.
Listen to National FFA CEO Scott Stump’s response HERE
Related Stories
Alissa White with American Farmland Trust joined us to provide insight into climate resilience efforts and strategies to help farmers manage weather-related risks.
University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold joined us to share practical health and safety guidance for managing respiratory and skin health during the winter season.
Roger McEowen with the Washburn University School of Law joined us to provide legal analysis on key cases shaping the agricultural landscape heading into the year ahead.
NASDA declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. President Amanda Beal joins us to share NASDA’s new hub, which highlights the impact of women in agriculture worldwide.
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 agenda centers on labor stability, biosecurity, and economic resilience for family farms. Expanded DMC coverage improves risk protection for dairy operations facing tighter margins.
Agronomy experts explain why standing crop residue protects soil and reduces costs for crop growers, while shredding often yields little benefit at higher costs.