Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 13-17)
May 16, 2024
Extension educators report on what they are seeing in the fields this week in Colfax, Butler, Polk, Adams, Kearney, Franklin and Webster counties.
Nebraska Corn and Soybean Planting Progress – Spring 2024
May 16, 2024
This article examines the individual planting progress of 14 Nebraska producers in comparison to planting progress reported weekly by USDA NASS.
USDA Seeks Feedback from Producers about 2024 Crops, Stocks, Inventories and Values
May 14, 2024
Producers are encouraged to provide information on planted and harvested acreage, including acreage for biotech crops, and grain stocks, to aid NASS in determining the national supply of commodities for the 2024 crop year.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for May 2024
May 13, 2024
Nebraska's hay stocks are currently up 79% from last year.
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Planting Running Behind 2023 Pace
May 13, 2024
With drier weather last week, Nebraska farmers began to close the gap on planting delays, but corn and soybean remain 15-18% behind last year's progress for this time of year.
Crop Progress: Rain Delays Slow Planting Progress
May 6, 2024
Nebraska's recent turbulent weather caused some setbacks for corn and soybean planting, with corn planting now almost 20% behind last year's pace.
Crop Progress: Sorghum Planting Underway
April 29, 2024
Planting continues to push forward at a good pace in Nebraska, with corn, soybeans and oats still near average for this time of year, and sorghum getting started at the end of April.
Crop Progress: Soybean Planting Starts in Nebraska
April 23, 2024
Soybean planting had begun as of April 21, with just 2% of acreage completed, while corn acreage was at 6% planted.