Corn, soybean and sorghum harvests continue to trail their five-year averages in Nebraska, while dry edible bean harvest is nearing completion. Producers had 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 1, making further harvest progress despite the slower-than-average pace for several crops. Winter wheat planting is nearly complete and running ahead of schedule, with 67% of the crop rated good to excellent.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 8% very short, 16% short, 69% adequate and 7% surplus, while subsoil moisture rated 12% very short, 20% short, 64% adequate and 4% surplus.
Field Crops Report
Corn
- Harvested: 66% — behind the five-year average of 75%.
Soybean
- Harvested: 84% — behind 88% for the five-year average.
Winter Wheat
- Planted: 98% — ahead of 94% for the five-year average.
- Emerged: 89% — ahead of 85% for the five-year average.
- Condition: 9% very poor, 5% poor, 19% fair, 63% good, 4% excellent.
Sorghum
- Mature: 94% — behind 99% for the five-year average.
- Harvested: 42% — behind 71% for the five-year average.
Dry Edible Beans
- Harvested: 94% — equal to the five-year average.
Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, Nebraska Extension and other reporters across the state.
