Corn Farming Education | Nebraska Corn Board
The versatility of corn is a marvel. From innovative biofuels to cattle feed, Nebraska corn powers industries across the state. Learn more about some of the key elements that make corn such an important part of our economy.
11 Facts You Didn’t Know About Nebraska Corn
Finally, Nebraska remains a top-ranking state in the overall production of field corn, which makes up 99% of the corn grown in the state. Field corn is especially versatile and can be found in all sorts of common products.
Sweet Corn vs Field Corn | Corn Facts | Nebraska Corn Board
field corn VS. sweet CORN – WHAT’s THE DIFFERENCE? Field corn is the classic big ears of yellow dented corn you see dried and harvested in the fall. In fact, it’s sometime called “dent corn” because of the distinctive dent that forms on the kernel as the corn dries.
6 Facts You Didn't Know About Nebraska's Corn Harvest
Nebraska corn farmers work extremely hard harvesting crops from their fields each fall. Here are six facts you didn’t know about Nebraska’s corn harvest. The corn harvest is moving along in Nebraska, and it won’t be long before piles of golden kernels are …
CornStalk Agriculture Publication - Nebraska Corn Board
Field corn is a critical part of domestic and global trade. Find out how corn benefits Nebraska’s local and state economies.
Corn Farming Equipment Guide | Nebraska Corn Board
Nebraska corn farmers use a range of specialized equipment to grow their crops and care for the land. Tractors equipped with GPS technology enable precise planting and field mapping, ensuring efficient use of resources.
Top 10 Corn Farming FAQs Answered - Nebraska Corn Board
Nebraska is one of the leading corn producers in the country, ranking third in corn production and second in the manufacturing of ethanol, a biofuel made from corn. However, corn also fuels the state's thriving [...]
Corn FAQs - Nebraska Corn Board
The most common type of corn farmers plant in Nebraska is field corn, which can also be called dent corn as it’s characterized by large ears with big yellow kernels. When dried, the kernels are hard and have a characteristic dent in them.
Where Corn Goes After Harvest in Nebraska - nebraskacorn.gov
Types of corn grown in Nebraska and how they’re used: Field corn: Also called yellow corn or dent corn, field corn is by far the most plentiful type of corn grown in the state. It is often used to make livestock feed, ethanol and corn byproducts created during the ethanol-making process, such as high-quality livestock feed ingredients.
What Do Farmers Do in The Winter? | Nebraska Corn Board
As fall turns to winter, Nebraska farmers are busy cleaning and fixing farm equipment, evaluating last year's crop and strategizing for next year's planting. Farmers work long hours during harvest, racing to get their crop out of the fields and to market or storage before winter.