Cornhusker State

"Cornhusker State" is a nickname for Nebraska, derived from the state's strong agricultural heritage. The term "cornhusker" refers to people who harvest or process corn, Nebraska’s most important crop. The nickname highlights Nebraska's historical and ongoing significance as a major corn producer, reflecting its vast farmland and importance in agriculture. It symbolizes the state's hardworking rural communities and agricultural identity, and is often used to express state pride.