The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement (NHAA) recognized two outstanding agricultural leaders and inducted nine new members during its annual banquet, held March 28 on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus.
Founded in 1916, the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement is dedicated to preserving and advancing Nebraska agriculture. Each year, the organization recognizes individuals whose work has had a lasting impact on the state’s agricultural industry.
Honorees celebrated at the 2025 event are:
Keith Glewen, Lincoln
Keith Glewen dedicated over 40 years to Nebraska Extension, focusing on agronomic and environmental education. He was instrumental in creating hands-on programs like the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics and the Soybean Management Field Days, which provided practical, research-based training to thousands of growers and crop advisors. Glewen also helped launch the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network, empowering producers to conduct their own field trials. His legacy includes initiatives promoting sustainability, cover crops, and data-driven innovation that continue to benefit Nebraska agriculture.
Greg Ibach, Sumner
Greg Ibach has held leadership roles spanning local, state, and national levels. A lifelong cattleman and former director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Ibach most recently served as Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. His efforts have enhanced Nebraska’s livestock industry, expanded international trade, and improved animal health policy. Today, he continues serving the industry as Undersecretary in Residence at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
During the banquet, the NHAA also inducted nine new members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to agriculture in Nebraska:
- Ronnie Green, Lincoln – Chancellor Emeritus, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Tiffany Heng-Moss, Lincoln – Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, UNL
- Dan Hughes, Venango – Farmer, former Nebraska State Senator
- Brandon Hunnicutt, Giltner – Fifth-generation farmer, Vice Chair, Nebraska Corn Board
- Dan Morgan, Burwell – Rancher, founder of Morgan Ranch Wagyu
- Joan Ruskamp, Dodge – Feedlot operator, past chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board
- Robert Stout, Alliance – Retired veterinarian, ag and community leader
- Vern Terrell, Hay Springs – Farmer and rancher, conservation innovator
- Jerry Underwood, Alliance – Retired feedlot operator, youth and rural advocate
More information about honoreesand the organization’s history can be found at NHAA.unl.edu.
Natalie Jones | IANR Communications
