How Farmers Tend to Growing Corn After Planting
Corn planting and harvesting are a hive of activity on a farm, but the work doesn’t stop once seeds are in the ground. In the months after planting, a corn farmer spends long hours [...]
Corn Growth Stages: Identifying Key Points in the Corn Life Cycle
Growing corn requires hard work and careful attention to the needs of the plants — and a solid understanding of the corn stages of growth. These stages provide valuable insight into how the plant [...]
How Ethanol Is Produced: A Step-by-Step Guide
As renewable energy grows, ethanol remains a critical part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles on our streets and highways. Much of the ethanol fuel used to reduce emissions is made from corn, [...]
Corn Board to Meet in June 2025
The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Broken Bow Golf Club (2280 Memorial Dr.) in Broken Bow, Neb. The meeting is open to the public, [...]
Ethanol Plants in Nebraska Produce More than Just Ethanol
With 2.4 billion gallons of ethanol produced in Nebraska each year, it's easy to see why the renewable biofuel commands so much attention. However, it's not the only important product created by the state's [...]
Seven College Students to Begin Summer Internships Sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board
As the school year comes to a close, seven talented undergraduate students are gearing up for immersive internship experiences sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB). These internships, designed to provide hands-on professional experience, [...]
When Is the Best Planting Time for Corn and How Long Does It Take?
Corn planting is a challenging process. Farmers need to understand crop science, be excellent weather forecasters and rely on experience to choose the best time to plant corn. When the time is right, they [...]
What Does a Plant Geneticist Do and Why Is It So Important?
In fields and research facilities across Nebraska, plant geneticists are working hard to develop hardier, higher-yielding varieties of corn. This behind-the-scenes work involves many hours in the field and in the lab, collecting and [...]
Renewable Fuels Month Highlights Importance of Biofuels for Nebraska
As the summer driving season kicks off in May, Nebraskans are encouraged to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels. Renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, play a vital role in decreasing America's [...]
Nebraska Corn Farmers Poised to Plant 10.6 Million Acres in 2025
According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.6 million acres of corn in 2025. If realized, this would translate [...]
Laying the Groundwork: How Nebraska Farmers Prepare for Planting Corn
Planting season is a critical time for Nebraska's corn farmers, laying the foundation for the rest of the growing season. Thorough preparation is the key to successfully planting corn. It involves extensive work — [...]
Agriculture In the Classroom: Connecting Nebraska Students with Agriculture
In today’s world, many students have little to no direct connection to agriculture, even though they eat and use a wide variety of agricultural products every day. Even those who live in cities and towns [...]
