While scattered rainfall brought some relief to parts of Nebraska, most row crops remain in the early stages of reproductive development. Corn and soybean progress continues slightly behind average, and producers are closely monitoring fields as July heat sets in. Winter wheat harvest is progressing steadily in southern areas, and pasture conditions reflect both regional drought pressure and recent moisture improvements. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, there were 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork in Nebraska during the week ending July 7, 2025.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 5% very short, 25% short, 63% adequate and 7% surplus. Subsoil moisture rated 10% very short, 33% short, 54% adequate and 3% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
- Corn
- Silking reached 10% — behind 18% last year, equal to 10% for the five-year average.
- Condition rated 1% very poor, 3% poor, 21% fair, 55% good, 20% excellent.
- Soybean
- Blooming reached 15% — behind 47% last year and 41% for the five-year average.
- Condition rated 1% very poor, 3% poor, 25% fair, 55% good, 16% excellent.
- Winter Wheat
- Harvested reached 22% — behind 26% last year, ahead of 19% for the five-year average.
- Condition rated 2% very poor, 7% poor, 31% fair, 56% good, 4% excellent.
- Sorghum
- Headed reached 5% — behind 6% last year, equal to 5% for the five-year average.
- Condition rated 1% poor, 22% fair, 69% good, 8% excellent.
- Oats
- Headed reached 93% — behind 94% last year and 95% for the five-year average.
- Condition rated 0% very poor, 0% poor, 34% fair, 66% good, 0% excellent.
- Dry Edible Beans
- Emerged reached 97% — ahead of 94% last year and 95% for the five-year average.
- Condition rated 0% very poor, 0% poor, 34% fair, 66% good, 0% excellent.
Pasture and Range Report:
- Pasture and range conditions rated 7% very poor, 22% poor, 41% fair, 27% good, 3% excellent.
