Crop Progress: Harvest on Track, Drought Enhances Pasture Decline
October 18, 2024
Harvest activities for corn and soybean made good progress over the last week, but drought continues to impact winter wheat emergence and pasture conditions.
Crop Progress: Drought Delays Winter Wheat Emergence
October 9, 2024
Winter wheat emergence has been notably delayed due to dry conditions in Nebraska, currently 20% behind last year at this time.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Planting Advances Amid Moisture Shortages
October 1, 2024
Drought has intensified in Nebraska, causing increased topsoil and subsoil moisture shortages as growers reach the final stretch of winter wheat planting.
Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Reaches Halfway Point
September 26, 2024
Dry bean harvest was at 46% complete by Sept. 22, and harvest of corn, soybean and sorghum continues near average pace.
Rains Briefly Halt Some Harvesting in Western Nebraska
September 16, 2024
In the final crop water use report for 2024, Extension Educator Gary Stone shares harvest progress and an update on irrigation water deliveries for the Panhandle.
Crop Progress: Harvest '24 in Full Swing
September 16, 2024
Nebraska farmers have begun harvesting all spring-planted crops as of this week, with soybean and sorghum harvest officially underway.
Crop Progress: Corn, Dry Bean Harvest Underway
September 10, 2024
Corn and dry bean harvest has begun in Nebraska, and winter wheat planting was at 7% as of Sept. 8.
Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center Cuts Corn Plots for Silage
September 10, 2024
Extension updates on harvest progress in the Panhandle as the irrigation season closes out.