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The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) has been selected as the theme for the 2026 Nebraska FFA Agricultural Communications CDE. High school students across the state will tell the story of Nebraska’s grasslands and the people who depend on them, developing full communication plans as consultants for the Nebraska Society for Range Management.

Legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook stars in a new PSA campaign celebrating the state’s grasslands. Produced by Platte Basin Timelapse and partners, the series highlights the ecological, economic, and cultural importance of Nebraska’s prairies while inspiring stewardship for future generations.

During the 2025 Society for Range Management Annual Meeting in Lincoln, an IYRP Film Showcase featured short films capturing the lives and landscapes of rangeland stewards from Mongolia, Canada, Europe, and Nebraska’s tallgrass prairies, followed by a panel discussion exploring shared challenges and opportunities across global rangelands.