March 18, 2026 FFAR Program Evaluations Request for Proposal Informational Webinar Informational Session 1:00 pm - ET Virtual
Dr. James C. Schnable Awarded 2026 NAS Prize in Food & Agriculture Sciences Year Awarded 2026 FFAR award amount $100,000 Location Lincoln, NE Grantee Institution University of Nebraska–Lincoln Dr. James C. Schnable, professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, is the 2026 recipient of the NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture for pioneering genetics research that has improved the productivity of corn, sorghum and other crops. Award Winner