THE PLANT THAT CAN
CHANGE THE PLANET

Corn has long been recognized as a versatile crop that goes into essential everyday items. With innovations in farming and the production of environmentally friendly corn-made ethanol, Nebraska’s corn farmers are actively protecting the future of our planet.

I AM A

GROWER

See how the Nebraska corn checkoff self-help investment program benefits farmers and our state.

I AM AN

EDUCATOR

Discover new ways to grow your students corn knowledge and get involved.

I AM

CURIOUS

Learn more about corn farming and the impact corn has on or everyday lives.

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A corn kernel icon for the kernels of truth section.

KERNEL OF TRUTH:

Today’s growers produce 5 times more corn than we did in the 1930s. But use 20% less land to do it.

CORN 101

The versatility of corn is a marvel. From ethanol to cattle feed, corn from Nebraska family farms powers industries across the state. Learn more about some of the key elements that make corn such an important part of our economy.

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A corn kernel icon for the kernels of truth section.

KERNEL OF TRUTH:

America’s Corn Belt emits more oxygen than the Amazon Rainforest, helping produce cleaner air for our planet.

Ethanol Pump

IN NEBRASKA, OUR GAS IS GREENER

Ethanol is an important biofuel processed using Nebraska corn. As a high-octane, clean-burning renewable fuel added to gasoline, ethanol improves air quality, engine performance and has a reduced environmental impact compared to regular gasoline all at a lower cost per gallon.

DOING MORE WITH LESS

Through responsible stewardship, new genetics and improved management practices, Nebraska corn farmers are growing more corn with less. Less fertilizer, chemicals, water, land and, most importantly, less impact on the environment.

Drone flying above the corn
Farmer holding his grandchild looking out at all the corn

NEBRASKA’S UNIQUE ADVANTAGE

Nebraska is better situated in terms of corn, livestock and ethanol than any other state in the nation, creating a powerful economic engine for our state that helps provide food and fuel far beyond our borders.

A corn kernel icon for the kernels of truth section.
A corn kernel icon for the kernels of truth section.

KERNEL OF TRUTH:

Ethanol cuts carbon emissions by 34%. That’s like taking 124 million cars off the road.

Farmer looking out over a field during sunset

FARMER STORIES

We’re proud to celebrate local farmers for the impact they have on our everyday lives. The sense of pride and commitment they feel, to the land, their families, and their communities, are why they are Nebraska corn farmers.