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