Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Nearly Done, Soybean at 83%
October 24, 2023
As of Oct. 22, dry bean harvest reached 92% complete in Nebraska, closely followed by soybean at 83% and corn at 62% — all within normal range for late October.
Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Oct. 19, 2023
October 19, 2023
The next seven to 10 days could feature a bit of severe weather and heavy rain in eastern Nebraska, cold temperatures statewide, a chance of heavy snow, and possibly even a white Halloween.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Harvest on Track Despite Stormy Week
October 17, 2023
Harvest continued at full speed last week despite widespread precipitation in Nebraska, with all crops remaining just near or ahead of average pace.
Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Oct. 12, 2023
October 13, 2023
Nebraska will have another dip in temperatures this weekend into next week, with many sites from Hastings to the east-central part of the state potentially receiving their first freeze.
Harvest and Irrigation Outlook for Fall in Western Nebraska
October 12, 2023
Harvest updates for sugarbeets, dry edible beans and corn in western Nebraska, and insights on the availability of water in reservoirs for the 2024 growing season.
Crop Progress: Conditions Decline Slightly, Winter Wheat Planting Nears End
October 12, 2023
Crop conditions and soil moisture supplies in Nebraska decreased slightly from last week. Harvest progress stayed on track, with soybeans and dry beans over 50% finished.
Impact of R Stage-timed Single Irrigation Events on Soybean Seed Number and Seed Mass
October 11, 2023
Results of a three-year study investigating the impact of mitigating water stress during soybean reproductive stages on the two components that comprise yield — seed number and seed mass.
Post-harvest Measurement of Soybean Seed Number and Seed Mass Contributions to Final Seed Yield
October 11, 2023
Learn more about the process of comparing pre-harvest soybean yield estimates with post-harvest yield outcomes.