YF&R Conference

A conference for young farmers and ranchers by young farmers and ranchers

A Play by Play

Schedule

A snapshot of the schedule! Check out all there is to offer!

Friday

Registration Opens
Pre-Function Area
11:30 am
Conference Tours Depart
12:00 pm
Tours Return
3:00 pm
Registration Opens
Pre-Function Area
4:00 pm
First Time Attendee Orientation
5:00 pm
Regional Meetings and Social Hour
Ruby
5:30 pm
Dinner (Seating by Region)
Crystal
6:30 pm
Entertainment – 90’s Husker Party & Trivia
Cunningham’s on the Lake
8:00 pm
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Saturday

Breakfast on Your Own
8:00 am
Discussion Meet Competitor & Judge Orientation
8:15 am
Discussion Meet Round 1
9:00 am
Morning Snack Break
Pre-Function Area
9:45 am
Keynote
10:00 am
Breakout Sessions 1
11:00 am
Lunch feat. Policy Update by Jordan Dux
Crystal
12:00 pm
Networking Break
Crystal
1:00 pm
Discussion Meet Round 2
1:30 pm
Breakout Sessions 2
2:30 pm
Afternoon Snack Break
3:30 pm
Breakout Sessions 2
4:00 pm
Social Hour & Raffle Prizes
5:00 pm
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Lead the Legacy

This isn’t just about where agriculture is going, it’s about who will lead it.

Join young producers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural advocates from across Nebraska for the 2026 YF&R Conference—a weekend of learning, networking, and growth.

It’s your chance to step inside innovative operations, hear from speakers who understand the realities of agriculture, and walk away with tools you can use in your business, career, and community. Whether you’re building your future on the farm, in the industry, or both—this is where you’ll find the people and ideas to help you grow.

Tour Information

Case IH Plant – Grand Island

Case IH: represents more than 175 years of industry experience. With a global presence in more than 160 countries, Case IH is recognized as a global leader in powerful, reliable, and highly efficient equipment that helps professional farmers meet the challenges of modern farming. Grand Island Manufacturing Operations is home to the Case IH Axial-Flow Combines. In addition, this facility produces several types of Hay & Forage equipment, including Case IH self-propelled wind rowers.

T-L Pivots & Lost Way Brewery

T-L Manufacturing: With a history dating back to 1955, T-L Irrigation has been at the forefront of irrigation technology for decades. T-L Irrigation understands that water is one of the most precious resources for farmers. Their cutting-edge technology and innovative systems are designed to meet the unique needs of modern agriculture and maximize water conservation.

Lost Way Brewery: Established in 2017, Lost Way Brewery located in Holdredge offers a variety of craft beverages. Lost Way Brewery’s mission is to provide the highest quality, locally and artisanal produced craft beer to the residents and visitors of Holdrege, Nebraska in a family friendly and educational environment

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Hotel Information

Crowne Plaza Kearney

707 W Talmadge Rd., Kearney, NE 68845 | (308) 238-7000

Attached to Younes Conference Center North

$144.95/night Under the Nebraska Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Block

*Block is released 1/16/25.

After this date call for the block rate.

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