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.
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 innovative biofuels to cattle feed, Nebraska corn powers industries across the state. Learn more about some of the key elements that make corn such an important part of our economy.
KERNEL OF TRUTH:
America’s Corn Belt emits more oxygen than the Amazon Rainforest, helping produce cleaner air for our planet.
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.
KERNEL OF TRUTH:
Ethanol cuts carbon emissions by 34%. That’s like taking 124 million cars off the road.
