Nebraska's Growth: Routed in Agriculture

Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska.  Through the years, our farmers and ranchers have built a reputation for producing crops and livestock that are second to none.  Among U.S. states, Nebraska ranks:

#1 in agricultural cash receipts per capita

#2 in ethanol production, cattle on feed, all cattle and calves, beef exports, and commercial red meat production

#3 in corn for grain production, corn exports, and total ag cash receipts

#4 for land in farms and ranches

#5 for soybean exports, soybean production, and sugar beet production

#6 for commercial hog slaughter

#7 in hogs...