WOOD RIVER — The World’s Largest Totally Irrigated Working Farm Show, Husker Harvest Days, threw the gates open to attendees on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
The theme for this year’s event was “Cattle. Crops. Community,” and it “underscores our region’s ag backbone – celebrating beef production while acknowledging the diversity of our crops and the crucial role of community in rural America,” Nebraska Farm editor Curt Arens wrote.
HHD brings around $9 million in economic impact to area, according to Informa Markets North American, owner of HHD.
The three-day event is the world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show and features the latest ag equipment, supplies and technologies available to farmers and ranchers.
“This is where farmers, ranchers and ag innovators share insights, strengthen existing bonds and develop new ideas for agriculture’s future,” Gov. Jim Pillen said of HHD, “Husker Harvest Days is firmly rooted and recognized as the best farm show in the world. Its Nebraska.”
Hospitality Tent Schedule
• Wed. Sept 11 at 10 a.m. | Cattle Industry Outlook Iowa State University professors Dr. Lee Schulz and Dr. Dan Thomson give an overview of their perspectives on the cattle industry, then dive into audience questions about beef exports, input costs and more.
• Wed. Sept 11 at 1 p.m. | Nebraska Farmer Hour With Gov. Jim Pillen, Department of Agriculture Director Sherri Vinton and State FFA Officers The program will include a brief interview with Gov. Pillen by Curt Arens, editor of Nebraska Farmer. There will also be a question-and-answer forum with Gov. Pillen about the future of ag and young producers, moderated by members of the FFA officer team.
• Thurs. Sept 12 at 11 a.m. | Family Dynamics: Farm Transitions Join University of Nebraska extension educator Jessica Groskopf to learn about family conversation starters that help farm efficiency, build trust for smoother transitions and create greater workplace satisfaction.
All stage content will take place in the Husker Harvest Days Hospitality Tent, located on the corner of Main Street and Central Avenue.
To view the full schedule and to register for complimentary three-day entry to the event, please visit HuskerHarvestDays.com.
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