Growth and Modification Set for 2023 TAPS Year
February 1, 2023
TAPS is expanding its competition in 2023 with a new irrigated popcorn competition, a cover crops option for sprinkler corn, and a new location for the sorghum competition. The expansion also includes a new TAPS competition in Colorado.
TAPS Program Celebrates Winners of Sixth Annual Competition
January 19, 2023
The 2022 TAPS sorghum contest was a landslide for Indianola, Nebraska producer Tracy Zink, who claimed all three honors for top yield, efficiency and profitability.
Nebraska Dec. 1, 2022 Grain and Hay Stocks
January 13, 2023
As of Dec. 1, 2022, all Nebraska grain stocks were down compared to 2021, with sorghum in the largest shortfall of 52%.
Nebraska 2022 Annual Crop Production Summary
January 13, 2023
Nebraska's 2022 crop production report estimates grain sorghum has the highest deficit, with total bushels down 65% from last year. Grain corn down is 22%, and soybeans are down 21%.
Crop Progress: Sorghum to Complete Harvest 2022
November 22, 2022
As of Nov. 20, sorghum harvest was at 98%. Winter wheat condition remained stable, while pastures and range conditions had a slight improvement.
Crop Progress: Corn, Sorghum Harvest Near Finish Line
November 14, 2022
Harvest reached 95% complete for corn and 93% for sorghum on Nov. 13, and winter wheat condition remained stable.
Nebraska Crop Production as of Nov. 1
November 9, 2022
As of Nov. 1, Nebraska crop production of corn, sorghum, soybean and sugarbeets was down 16-30%, while potato production was up 3% from last year.
Crop Progress: Corn Harvest Reaches 90%, Soybean Harvest Finished
November 8, 2022
While soybean harvest officially wrapped up as of Nov. 6, corn harvest was at 90% and sorghum was 87%.