2023 Corn Yield Forecasts as of July 13
July 12, 2023
Although it is still too early to make strong inferences about end-of-season yields for irrigated corn, there is a relatively high probability for near-average yields for a majority of sites.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Rainstorm over cornfield](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/corn-rainstorm.png?itok=i2HCpxwT)
Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Improve Following Widespread Rain
July 10, 2023
Nebraska crop conditions and topsoil moisture improved slightly across the board after last week's rainfall, and crop growth progressed near average pace for most crops.
This Week on N Field: Tar Spot in Corn
July 6, 2023
Learn the techniques for conducting a thorough examination when scouting for tar spot in your fields.
This Week on N Field: Controlling Corn Volunteers in Enlist Corn
July 6, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala discusses Assure II, the only labeled herbicide currently on the market that can be applied to control corn volunteers in Enlist corn.
![Historical grain stock reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat grain](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/wheat-grain.png?itok=lTBx1CwG)
Nebraska June 1, 2023 Grain Stocks
July 6, 2023
Most Nebraska grain stocks were down considerably as of June 1, with wheat leading the deficit at 61% lower than June 2022 stocks.
![Historical acreage data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/j098zb09z" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Aerial farm photo](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/farm-aerial.png?itok=D2zBjTSd)
2023 Nebraska Acreage
July 6, 2023
While corn, soybean and dry edible bean planted acreage is down slightly from last year, winter wheat acreage is up 17% in Nebraska.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/wheat_0.jpeg?itok=QFXGTPjR)
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Begins in Nebraska
July 6, 2023
Winter wheat harvest was at 3% as of July 2, lagging behind last year's pace by 19%.
2023 Corn Yield Forecasts: Approach and Interpretation of Results
July 5, 2023
The Yield Forecasting Center (YFC) will provide real-time information on corn phenology and forecasts of corn yield potential to aid growers and ag industry stakeholders in making management, logistics and marketing decisions through the 2023 season.