How Do Farmers Know When to Harvest Corn?
For much of the year, corn leaves are a brilliant green color. Sunshine, water and nutrients grow the kernels to be used for food, fuel and everyday products. However, as the summer turns into [...]
A Guide to Agricultural Internships: Hands-On Knowledge for Your Career
The Nebraska Corn Board, now in its 34th year of sponsoring agricultural internships, is committed to educating the next generation of agricultural leaders. These paid internships, offered in partnership with key industry leader organizations, [...]
Unleaded 88 (E15 Gas) Guide: Your FAQs Answered
Everyone is trying to make good choices these days. When it comes to filling your tank at the pump, Unleaded 88 stands out as the smart choice for your wallet and your car! Also [...]
10 Surprising Products Made from Corn (Part 2)
Corn's versatility never ceases to amaze! Corn truly is the plant that can change the planet! From the tech industry to earth-friendly plastics, corn derivatives play a crucial role in our daily lives. We [...]
Field Corn and Sweet Corn: Corn for Cattle vs Humans
When it comes to corn, many people are familiar with sweet corn, the delicious variety enjoyed fresh on the cob or in salads. However, the most plentiful kind of corn in the world is [...]
Corn Irrigation: Providing Responsible, Sustainable Growth for Nebraska Crops
Irrigation is crucial for Nebraska's agricultural economy, providing corn and other crops water in a sustainable manner that protects the state's water supplies. Modern irrigation systems in Nebraska allow farmers to precisely water their [...]
Trade Missions: Reaching Global Corn Customers, Strengthening Partnerships
Cultivating relationships is key to successfully marketing any product. In today's economy, that often means going global. The Nebraska Corn Board connects farmers with customers around the world through international trade missions. During these [...]
Proud Heritage: A Family’s History of Corn Farming in Nebraska
Family farms are the foundation of the agriculture industry and local communities around the world. The vast majority of farms in Nebraska are family owned and operated. Often, the same family has been farming [...]
A Guide to Ethanol Gas Blends at the Pump
May is Nebraska Renewable Fuels Month, so it's a great time to learn more about the ethanol fuel options at the local gas station. Use this guide and video to discover what these ethanol [...]
Learn the Parts of a Corn Plant and What They Do
The corn plant is a feat of natural engineering. It’s constructed of a variety of features that contribute to the plant’s growth, strength and productivity. From the stalk that serves as the plant’s backbone [...]
Corn Farming: How Smart Farming Is Sustainable Farming
Sustainability is at the heart of modern agriculture and key to promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources to ensure the long-term viability of Nebraska’s family farms.One of the ways Nebraska’s corn farmers increase sustainability is [...]
Why April and May Are the Best Times to Plant Corn
Along with harvesting, planting is one of the most important times of year for corn farmers. It sounds simple: prepare the field for planting and then put the seeds in the ground. However, deciding [...]
