Closeup of sorghum plants
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

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.

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Grasshopper on plant leaf
Monitoring grasshopper populations using the square-foot method can help prevent damage to late summer alfalfa and forage crops, with insecticide treatments considered if thresholds are exceeded.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Irrigation and Last Cutting, Grasshopper Management

September 12, 2024
Extension insights on fall alfalfa irrigation for improving yields, strategies for timing the last cutting to ensure winter survival, and grasshopper management to protect late summer forage from pest damage.

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Field of maturing soybean under fog
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Nebraska Crops on Track for Timely Harvest

August 26, 2024
Nebraska producers have wrapped up oat harvest, and all crops are progressing at or above average pace as the fall harvest season quickly approaches.

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Sunflower field in full bloom
A sunflower field blooming in Box Butte County. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Full Soil Water Profile Encouraged to Finish Crops Before Harvest

August 26, 2024
As surface/canal water usually curtails mid-September, extension recommends that Nebraska Panhandle producers ensure their soil water profiles are full to sustain crops through to harvest.

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Fall armyworm on damaged leaf
Early detection of fall armyworm caterpillars is crucial, as they can cause significant crop damage once they reach ¾-inch in size. (CropWatch file photo)

Pasture and Forage Minute: Tips for Fall Armyworm Scouting and Corn Silage Harvest

August 20, 2024
Recommendations on scouting and treatment thresholds for fall armyworm, control of late summer pasture weeds, and best practices for corn silage harvest and storage.

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Corn in dented growth stage
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Nebraska Corn, Soybean Reach Final Maturity Stage

August 19, 2024
Crop conditions remain steady, and Nebraska corn and soybean are entering the final stages of maturity.

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Pile of harvested corn for silage
Certain silage inoculants can significantly improve the aerobic stability of silage by reducing spoilage when it's re-exposed to air, making them especially useful for large silage piles or bunkers that are difficult to keep fresh.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Recommendations for Storing Quality Silage

August 14, 2024
Extension educators highlight the importance of using the right inoculants and storage methods for corn silage to improve fermentation, reduce spoilage and maintain feed quality.

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Corn in dented growth stage
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Favorable as Mid-August Approaches

August 13, 2024
Most Nebraska crops remain in good to excellent condition, with progress in their growth stages ahead of or near the average for this time of year.

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