Corn and Drought: How a Lack of Rain Impacts Farmers
Drought can have a devastating effect on the yield of corn crops. When water is scarce in an area, the soil dries out and corn plants struggle to take up enough moisture to grow [...]
13 Myths and Facts about Ethanol
Ethanol is quickly becoming the fuel of the future. It's an eco-friendly choice that helps reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, while also supporting local farmers. Ethanol is most commonly produced from corn, [...]
Why Farmers Feed Corn to Cattle Instead of Grass
Cattle have been eating corn for centuries. Not only does corn provide cattle with a good balance of proteins and carbohydrates, but its high levels of essential fatty acids make it a great choice [...]
From Seed to Stalk: How Farmers Plant and Grow Corn
Corn farming is a complex skill, one that benefits from a deep understanding of the land as well as adaptable planning. Farmers must understand the soil and nutrient requirements while also observing how conditions [...]
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 [...]
History of Corn: From Ancient Grain to Modern Maize
Corn is part of the everyday lives of people around the world. It’s in the food we eat, is often found in the fuel of the cars we drive and is a component in [...]
