Nebraska is nicknamed "The Cornhusker State," reflecting its agricultural heritage and the traditional method of harvesting corn by hand.

Nebraska, known as "The Cornhusker State," earned its nickname from the manual practice of harvesting corn, where workers removed the husks by hand. While modern machinery has replaced this method, the name endures as a tribute to Nebraska's agricultural roots and its leading role in corn production. Adopted as the state's official nickname in 1945, it replaced the earlier moniker, "The Tree Planter's State." Cornhusking is also celebrated in local traditions and events. The University of Nebraska sports teams, known as the Cornhuskers, further popularized the nickname, symbolizing the state's hardworking, pioneering spirit and connection to the land.