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 [...]
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 [...]
Across much of central Nebraska, farmland adjoins towns, communal waterways and residential areas. Because what happens on the land affects everyone, open communication between producers, neighbors and communities is extremely critical. Nebraska’s Natural Resources [...]
From the Missouri River to the Wyoming border, Nebraska stretches across hundreds of miles of changing soils, climates and growing conditions. To outsiders, it may look like one continuous agricultural landscape. But farmers know [...]
Agricultural carbon markets are a way for corn farmers to combat climate change while potentially unlocking new revenue streams. These markets allow farmers to earn carbon credits using climate-friendly sustainable farming methods—such as no-till [...]
Nebraska's corn farmers use many strategies to raise abundant crops while also protecting the environment. One of these sustainable farming practices is to use no-till farming methods. Sometimes called zero tillage farming, no-till farming [...]
A growing number of Nebraska corn farmers are embracing the power of cover crops. By growing cover crops after their corn is harvested, farmers use living plants to reduce soil erosion, promote healthy soil [...]
Farmers, like those in Nebraska, have a vested interest in protecting the environment. They use a wide range of tools and strategies to safeguard the soil, water, air quality and more. After all, healthy [...]
Through advancements in technology, genetics and management, today’s farmers in Nebraska and across the country can grow more corn with less impact on the environment. That means they’re using less fertilizer, water and land [...]
Air pollution poses a major threat to the environment and to our health. In fact, the World Health Organization says poor outdoor air quality is linked to increased risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer and chronic [...]
As more people become engaged with where their food comes from and who is growing it, a central question comes into focus: Are we doing the best we can with the resources we have? [...]
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