Nebraska Extension Offers Introductory Level Crop Scout Training May 23
April 27, 2023
This year's course will enhance participants' knowledge of corn and soybean production in Nebraska, including: crop growth and development; insect and weed scouting, identification and management; and nutrient deficiencies.
![It’s important to plan ahead of time and know your goals when adding cover crops to your operation. In this article, Nebraska Extension evaluates numerous cover crop species and provides guidance on how to choose the species that will best fit your production needs. <a href="https://youtu.be/b64PCMV1pwc" target="_blank">This video</a> shares additional information on cover crop species used. Interseeding video intro](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-04-28-interseeding_0.png?itok=qRbsoyjS)
Interseeding Cover Crops into Early Season Corn and Soybean: Species Selection
April 27, 2023
In this article, Nebraska Extension evaluates numerous cover crop species for interseeding and provides guidance on how to choose the species that will best fit your production needs.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <A href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Soybean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/soybean-field_0.png?itok=VpGvygTh)
Crop Progress: Soybean Planting Underway in Nebraska
April 26, 2023
In comparison to recent years, soybean planting began on time this year in Nebraska, and corn planting was 10% complete as of April 23.
![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/large/public/images/hero/2023/corn-field_0.png?itok=v_eTjwsD)
Crop Progress: Corn Planting Begins in Nebraska
April 19, 2023
Corn planting got underway last week in Nebraska, and USDA NASS estimates oat planting is more than 50% completed.
![To find 2023 loan rates in your county, visit the <a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/price-support/commodity-loan-rates/index" target="_blank" title="Commodity Loan Rates">Farm Service Agency (FSA) website</a>. Tractor at sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/tractor-sunset.jpeg?itok=mu7ullY4)
USDA Announces 2023 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds, Rice and Pulse Crops
April 13, 2023
National loan rates for 2023 crop year wheat, feed grains and oilseeds remained unchanged from 2022 crop year levels.
Nebraska Researchers Identify Genes that Help Corn Adapt to New Environments
April 13, 2023
The research team hopes to speed development of new corn varieties tolerant to extreme weather conditions and management practices as Nebraska farmers experience increasing water restrictions and fertilizer prices.
On-Farm Research Early-season Interseeding into Corn and Soybean Results (2019-2022)
April 13, 2023
The final results of a three-year study on interseeding cover crops in early-season corn and soybean include observations on yield, soil quality and net return.
![Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/x633f100h" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Farmer in wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-04-07-prospective-plantings.png?itok=tdEaXgyi)
Nebraska 2023 Prospective Plantings
April 6, 2023
According to survey results, Nebraska winter wheat acreage is expected to increase by 17% in 2023, soybeans will remain unchanged, and corn acreage will be slightly down from 2022.