Mature corn field at harvest

Nebraska Corn Production

Corn is the most economically important crop grown in 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 U.S. ethanol production capacity.
  • Nebraska ranks 2nd in U.S. corn production for distillers grains. 
  • Nebraska ranks 1st in U.S. corn production for cattle feed. 

Contact:

Jenny Brhel

Extension Educator

(402) 762-3644
jrees2@unl.edu
Faculty Bio

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Corn Production Resources

Corn Planting Resources
In-Season Resources

The following are resources available for in-season production issues.

Corn Flooding and Storm Damage Information

The following are resources to help in your crop insurance and agronomic decisions.

Storage, Grain Drying, Blending and Mycotoxin Issues