Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) Program
The Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District (LNNRD) is partnering with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE) and the Nebraska Corn Board to implement the Nebraska Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) Program within our district. This program is designed to support local corn producers in improving nitrogen use efficiency through practical, field-based management practices. Producers who achieve a NUE of 1.0 or less for the 2026 crop may be eligible for incentive payments. Improving NUE allows producers to use inputs more efficiently, maintain productivity, and support responsible groundwater management across the district
