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Numerous buildings surround ethanol production facility in Nebraska
Valero Renewable Fuels, LLC. in Albion, Nebraska. (Photo courtesy Nebraska Ethanol Board)

Nebraska Study Reveals State’s Ethanol Industry Remains Strong Despite Recent Challenges

April 24, 2024
The study highlights how the ethanol industry has continued to expand offerings of highly valued co-products, insulating itself from cyclical ethanol fuel prices.

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Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Soybean Planting Starts in Nebraska

April 23, 2024
Soybean planting had begun as of April 21, with just 2% of acreage completed, while corn acreage was at 6% planted.

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Nitrogen Fertilizer Trends in Nebraska from 1955-2023

April 16, 2024
This Nebraska Extension article highlights the impact of factors such as plant genetics and improved production practices to fertilizer consumption in Nebraska over numerous decades.

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Corn field
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Corn Planting Begins

April 16, 2024
Corn planted in Nebraska was 2% as of April 14.

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This Week on N Field: Cover Crop Spring Management

April 12, 2024
Soil Management Extension Educator Katja Koehler-Cole shares important information that may help producers target an optimum cover crop termination date.

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Interseeding Cover Crops into Soybean in West-central Nebraska

April 3, 2024
Results of a 2022-23 study on interseeding cover crops into soybean reveal the impacts on soybean seed yield and nutrient dynamics for the following corn crop.

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Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska March 1, 2024 Grain Stocks

March 29, 2024
Wheat stocks are up 63% from a year ago, according to USDA NASS.

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Dry peas in field
Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska 2024 Prospective Plantings

March 28, 2024
Dry edible pea acreage is anticipated to skyrocket in 2024, at a 129% increase over 2023. More sorghum and dry edible bean acreage is also expected in Nebraska this growing season.

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