Nebraska Crop Production Report for November 2024
December 6, 2024
Forecast at 1.88 billion bushels, Nebraska's corn production for 2024 is primed to set a new record.
Crop Progress: Sorghum Harvest at 95%
December 5, 2024
As harvest winds down, USDA will shift to monthly crop reports, focusing on winter wheat conditions throughout winter and early spring.
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Data Now Available
November 22, 2024
Nebraska is one of five states that accounts for about one-half of all irrigated acres in the U.S., according to this latest report compiled from 2022 Census of Ag data.
Crop Progress: Corn Harvest at Finish Line, Sorghum Close Behind
November 18, 2024
Harvest for corn and sorghum is pacing closely to last year's operations, meaning harvest 2024 should finalize within a week or so — just in time for a well-earned Thanksgiving respite.
Crop Progress: Minor Recovery in Soil Moisture, Crop Conditions Following Rain
November 15, 2024
Recent rainfall led to slight gains in winter wheat and pasture conditions, and soybean harvest is officially done in Nebraska, with corn harvest not far behind.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Condition Continues Decline
November 6, 2024
Winter wheat continued its slow decline due to dryness at the end of October, with another 6% of the crop reaching poor-very poor condition as of Nov. 3.
Crop Progress: Soybean Harvest in Final Phase
October 29, 2024
While drought continues to cause a slow decline in soil moisture and pasture conditions, the dry weather has kept harvest on schedule — dry beans and soybean will finish soon, and corn is ahead of average pace.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for October 2024
October 24, 2024
Overall, Nebraska's crop production is higher than in 2023, with dry beans and alfalfa leading at a 29% increase.