Crop Progress: Corn, Sorghum Harvest at 95% Complete
November 20, 2023
As of Nov. 19, corn and sorghum harvest reached 95% complete. While pasture conditions remained unchanged, soil moisture supplies improved slightly.
This Week on N Field: Dry Edible Bean Harvest Methods
November 15, 2023
Learn more about the benefits and process of direct harvesting, a method favored by a growing number of western Nebraska producers for their upright bean varieties.
Crop Progress: Soil Moisture, Pasture Conditions Decline
November 14, 2023
Soil moisture supplies and pasture conditions in Nebraska were on a downward trend as of Nov. 12. Corn and sorghum harvest remain on track, with less than 10% of each crop to be finished.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat at 50% Good-Excellent Condition
November 6, 2023
As of Nov. 5, Nebraska winter wheat was in 50% good to excellent condition. Soybean harvest only progressed 3% from the prior week, ending the week at 95% complete.
Harvest Brings in Second Year of an On-Farm Research Project
November 2, 2023
An Alliance-based farmer recently finished his second season of research on the harvest management tool Pod Ceal, and his results will be revealed at the annual On-Farm Research Update meetings in early 2024.
Crop Progress: Dry Bean, Soybean Harvest Nearly Finished in Nebraska
October 30, 2023
USDA estimates as of Oct. 29 place dry edible bean harvest at 97% complete, with soybean harvest following closely behind at 92%. Corn and sorghum harvest were 76% and 69% complete, respectively.
Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Oct. 26, 2023
October 26, 2023
After a long stretch of mostly warm weather — especially for eastern Nebraska — Mother Nature is going to give us our first taste of winter this weekend.
Harvesting Insights: Understanding and Utilizing Yield Monitor Data
October 26, 2023
This Center for Ag Profitability webinar delves into the intricacies of working with harvest yield monitor data straight from the combine, including how to access yield data, software requirements, quality control checks and more.