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Corn Facts

Corn is an economically important crop to Nebraska, resulting in $8.6 billion from 9.5 million acres harvested in 2023, according to USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.

  1. Nebraska ranks 3rd in U.S. corn production.
  2. Nebraska ranks 2nd in U.S. popcorn production.
  3. Nebraska ranks 1st in U.S. white corn production.
  4. Nebraska ranks 2nd in ethanol production capacity.

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Extension Crop and Pest Reports (July 22-26)

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Southern Rust Spreading in Eastern Nebraska

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2024 Corn Yield Forecasts as of July 23

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Most irrigated corn sites in the Corn Belt are on track for near-average yields this year. However, above-average yields are anticipated in rainfed corn sites in southern and eastern Nebraska, and eastern Kansas and Missouri. 

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Early Season Interseeded Cover Crops in Corn and the Impact of Residual Herbicides

July 24, 2024
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