11 Facts You Didn’t Know About Nebraska Corn
Corn is a staple in diets around the world and has been a vital source for nutrition for centuries. But despite the long history of corn and how important it is, there are probably [...]
Why Farmers Rotate Corn and Soybeans
For farmers, understanding and properly utilizing crop rotation is essential to having a successful agricultural operation. Crop rotation has been used for centuries but only recently have the long-term impacts of this practice become [...]
Why Farmers Feed Corn to Their Cattle, Pigs and Chicken
Corn products are an integral part of people’s daily lives, both here in the United States and around the world. But did you also know it’s the foundation of diets for many livestock animals? [...]
Career Guide: What Corn Farmers Do and How Much They Make
Corn farming is a rewarding career that provides a special way of life hard to find anywhere else. Farmers spend much of their time outdoors and are in tune with their land. Their job is [...]
All in the Family: Nebraska’s Rich Farming Heritage
Whenever you dip a crispy tortilla chip into guacamole or dig into a pile of buttered sweet corn, it’s a moment of deliciousness made possible by corn farmers. Chances are the corn in those [...]
How Corn-Based Deicer Keeps Roadways Clear During Winter
In much of the country, a blanket of snow is a welcome, picturesque site. Snow-covered hills and ice glistening on tree branches does make for a lovely photo op, but it also can make [...]
Why Snow Is So Important for Farmers During Drought
For yet another year, much of the country faced hot and dry conditions during the summer. While these extended dry conditions were a hindrance or inconvenience to some, they are extremely challenging and potentially [...]
How Corn Production’s Change Over Time Impacts Products
From being used as a food source for Native Americans to being an integral part of many everyday products, corn's use has evolved greatly over time. The first record of corn being used as [...]
10 Products You Didn’t Know Were Made with Corn
Few crops are as versatile as corn. This humble grain is a key ingredient in many of your favorite foods. It can be found in products like cereal, salad dressings, ice cream and even [...]
How Cover Crops Improve Corn Harvest
People unfamiliar with farming might assume that fertilizer is the only way to improve the growth and overall health of crops like corn. While fertilizer can be a useful tool, farmers are resourceful and often [...]
Farm-to-Table Explained
As our nation’s urban areas grow, consumers in the grocery store are increasingly separated from the producers who grow the meat, fruit and vegetables they buy there. While consumers are sometimes able to purchase food directly from the [...]
Golden Triangle
Nebraska is better situated in terms of corn, livestock and ethanol than any other state in the nation. Together, these three components form “Nebraska’s Golden Triangle,” which serves as a powerful economic engine for [...]
