Crop Progress: Nebraska Plantings Back on Track
May 20, 2024
Planting was in full swing last week and Nebraska farmers made significant progress on corn and soybean. As of May 19, most crops were just slightly behind average planting pace.
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.
Nebraska March 1, 2024 Grain Stocks
March 29, 2024
Wheat stocks are up 63% from a year ago, according to USDA NASS.
Nebraska 2024 Prospective Plantings
March 28, 2024
Dry edible pea acreage is anticipated to skyrocket in 2024, at a 129% increase over 2023. More sorghum and dry edible bean acreage is also expected in Nebraska this growing season.
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Field Day June 26 at South Central Agricultural Laboratory
March 4, 2024
This year's Weed Management Field Day will feature in-person tours and field experiments to give attendees a closer look at new herbicides and technologies.
Husker Researchers Aim to Help Crops Survive Cold Snaps
February 29, 2024
UNL researchers are examining the way sorghum defends itself against low temperatures and comparing it to the cold tolerance characteristics of foxtail millet to find answers on improving crop resilience.
Learn, Launch, Interact Event to Kick Off 2024 TAPS Competitions
February 29, 2024
The March 21 Kickoff Event is open to the public and will usher in the 2024 TAPS Competition, which features a new soybean contest at ENREEC.