At Husker Harvest Days, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted how the state's ethanol industry is using carbon capture to lower the carbon intensity of corn-based fuel. He said a third of each corn kernel goes to ethanol, a third to livestock feed, and a third to captured CO2 that can be monetized. This positions Nebraska ethanol as a low-carbon option, though the details of how the CO2 is stored or used matter for the actual climate benefit. Pillen also stressed that farm success depends on more than just technology. He told FFA officers that strong community relationships and workplace culture are just as important as precision data and automation. The event showcased advances in equipment and data, but the governor's message was that culture and relationships still determine whether farms and ranches survive. The full panel discussion is available on the Local4 Streaming app.
