![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <A href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/hero/public/images/hero/2023/corn-field_1.png?itok=bOu_itYi)
Crop Progress: Corn Planting at 30%, Sorghum Planting Begins
For the week ending April 30, 2023, there were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 37% very short, 41% short, 22% adequate and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 45% very short, 38% short, 17% adequate and 0% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn planted was 30%, ahead of 25% last year and near 29% for the five-year average. Emerged was 1%, equal to last year and near 2% average.
Soybeans planted was 16%, near 17% last year and 13% average.
Winter wheat condition rated 18% very poor, 33% poor, 35% fair, 12% good and 2% excellent.
Sorghum planted was 1%, near 2% average.
Oats planted was 84%, near 87% last year but ahead of 77% average. Emerged was 43%, near 46% last year and equal to average.
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