As hot August days finally start to cool, the countdown to field corn harvest begins on Nebraska’s family farms. Peak water use is over and kernels are filling, but farmers are still watching moisture levels as the [...]
Cattle and Corn: How Nebraska's Nutrient Cycle Works Each year, freshly harvested Nebraska corn goes on a journey. A significant portion goes to nearby cattle farms, where it continues the nutrient cycle and fuels [...]
As harvest season approaches, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are reminding farmers, rural communities and motorists to prioritize safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 21-25. [...]
Radicle Growth announced Citroniq and Future Origins as the winners of The Radicle Corn Challenge Sponsored by U.S. Corn Farmers during the Bio Innovations North America conference in Omaha, Nebraska on September 9. The [...]
Six paid internship opportunities are now open for application through the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), placing students in Lincoln, St. Louis, Washington, D.C. and Denver starting in May 2027. Each position pairs a student [...]
When it comes to farming, trying something new can be a tough decision. A new irrigation strategy, lower nitrogen rate or different grain marketing plan could improve profitability, but it also comes with uncertainty. [...]
Every season, Nebraska farmers make hundreds of decisions that affect their yields, their profitability and the long-term health of their land. They decide when to irrigate, how much nitrogen to apply, whether to plant [...]
Nebraska farmers can carefully manage many factors that influence crop production, including seed placement, nutrient application and weed control. One critical variable, however, remains beyond their control: rainfall. For fifth-generation farmer Andy Jobman, irrigation is [...]
For farmer Matt Sullivan, coming back to Nebraska to work his family’s land was never just a career move. It was a dream he and his wife spent decades working toward. After growing up [...]
As weather patterns become more unpredictable and water resources face increasing pressure, researchers are working to develop corn hybrids that can produce strong yields while using water more efficiently. At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, plant [...]
Water doesn’t recognize city limits or county lines. Across Nebraska, rural and urban communities rely on the same connected water system, which means protecting it is a shared responsibility. That’s where Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts [...]
The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) elected three farmers to serve leadership roles at its recent board meeting on August 12. The leadership roles are effective immediately and have a one-year duration. Andy Groskopf, District [...]
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