Corn

Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain first domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. The leafy stalk of the plant produces pollen inflorescences and separate ovuliferous inflorescences called ears that yield kernels or seeds, which are fruits

“Maize.” Wikipedia, 7 Oct. 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize.

• Did you know that Nebraska is ranked 3rd in U.S. corn production?
• Did you know that Nebraska is ranked 1st in U.S. popcorn production
• Did you know that Nebraska is ranked 1st in U.S white corn production

“CropWatch.” CropWatch, https://cropwatch.unl.edu/corn.

USGS. “Corn Fields in Nebraska.” USGS, USGS, 28 Feb. 2017, https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/corn-fields-nebraska.

Soy Beans

Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first domesticated by Chinese farmers around 1100 BC. By the first century AD, soybeans were grown in Japan and many other countries. Soybean seed from China was planted by a colonist in the British colony of Georgia in 1765

“History of Soybeans.” North Carolina Soybeans , https://ncsoy.org/media-resources/history-of-soybeans/.

Irrigated soybean yields are predictably high each year so investing in yield-improving technological inputs is less risky and potentially more profitable

In 2017 2.805 million irrigated acres (48%) and 2.895 million rainfed acres (52%) of soybeans were grown in Nebraska

“Nebraska Irrigated and Rainfed Soybean Yield and Acreage Trends.” CropWatch, https://cropwatch.unl.edu/soybeans/yields.

“Seeding Practices in Nebraska.” CropWatch, CropWatch, https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/soybean-seeding-N-mgmt-western-NE.