Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Harvest Ahead of Schedule, Winter Wheat Planting Wraps Up
October 18, 2022
As of Oct. 16, corn and soybean harvest was well ahead of average pace, and winter wheat planting was at 94% complete.
Premature Frost Damage to Crops
October 14, 2022
UNL experts weigh in on the potential impacts for replant crops that experienced freezing temperatures Oct. 8 or may be at risk for a freeze this weekend.
Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Improve Slightly, Winter Wheat Planting Continues on Schedule
October 13, 2022
All crops except sorghum experienced a slight improvement in condition last week, and harvested corn and soybeans are 12% ahead of average.
Nebraska Crop Production Report as of Oct. 1
October 13, 2022
While most crops continue to lag behind last year's production numbers, sunflower production is up 134% in Nebraska.
TAPS Irrigation Season Comes to End Amid Drought
October 6, 2022
Irrigation decisions in the Testing Ag Performance Solutions farm management competitions ranged widely this year, even amid a drought throughout the region.
Nebraska Sept. 30, 2022 Grain Stocks
October 5, 2022
Most Nebraska grain stocks were down from last year as of Sept. 1, with wheat stocks in the largest shortfall at 40% down, according to USDA NASS.
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Harvest Over 25% Complete
October 5, 2022
As of Oct. 2, corn harvested was 24% and soybeans were 29%. Crop and pasture conditions continue to deteriorate, with an increase in deficits across the board as drought holds firm in Nebraska.
Using a Cornstalk Nitrate Test to Evaluate Nitrogen Management Decisions
September 29, 2022
At the end of the season, a nitrate test can help determine whether the crop was under-, adequately or over-fertilized with nitrogen, resulting in the potential to significantly reduce input costs.