Based on Nov. 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2024 corn crop is forecast at 1.88 billion bushels, up 9% from last year's production, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. If realized, this would be a new record production. Area to be harvested for grain, at 9.70 million acres, is up 2% from a year ago. Yield is forecast at 194 bushels per acre, up 12 bushels from last year, and would tie the record yield high if realized.

Sorghum production is forecast at 21.9 million bushels, up 33% from last year. Area for harvest, at 230,000 acres, is up 2% from 2023. Yield is forecast at 95 bushels per acre, up 22 bushels from last year.

Soybean production is forecast at 310 million bushels, up 16% from last year. Area for harvest, at 5.25 million acres, is up 1% from 2023. Yield is forecast at 59 bushels per acre, up 7.5 bushels from last year. 

Sugarbeet production is forecast at 1.47 million tons, up 10% from last year. Area for harvest, at 46,700 acres, is up slightly from 2023. Yield is forecast at 31.4 tons per acre, up 2.8 tons from last year. 

Potato acres of 21,000 were planted in 2024, down 5%. Harvested acreage is set at 20,900 acres, down 5%. Production is forecast at 9.93 million cwt, down 7% from last year. Yield is forecast at 475 cwt per acre, down 15 cwt from last year.