![Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/x633f100h" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Dry peas in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/dry-peas.png?itok=DKEKctXH)
Nebraska 2024 Prospective Plantings
March 28, 2024
Dry edible pea acreage is anticipated to skyrocket in 2024, at a 129% increase over 2023. More sorghum and dry edible bean acreage is also expected in Nebraska this growing season.
![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534” target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field at sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/oat-field-sunset.png?itok=ofTRLjyY)
Nebraska Dec. 1, 2023 Grain And Hay Stocks
January 18, 2024
All Nebraska grain and hay stocks were up as of Dec. 1, 2023, with oats leading at an increase of 118% over 2022.
![Historical small grains data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/5t34sj573" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/oat-field_2.jpeg?itok=EBeHTBIy)
2023 Small Grain County-level Estimates
December 19, 2023
County-level estimates for 2023 small grain acreage, yield and production are now available on the Quick Stats online database.
![Historical small grains data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/5t34sj573" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/oat-field_1.jpeg?itok=hnFhMwBf)
2023 Nebraska Small Grain Acreage and Production
October 6, 2023
Oat production in Nebraska has increased 39% in 2023, reflected by a 33% increase of oat acreage in the state.
![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat grain in pile](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/wheat-grain_0.png?itok=xMX-SwsX)
Nebraska Sept. 1, 2023 Grain Stocks
October 6, 2023
As of Sept. 1, Nebraska wheat stocks were up 19% from 2022, totaling 41.2 million bushels. Corn stocks were down 14% from last year.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn in dent phase](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/corn-dented_1.jpeg?itok=NKP8Rsfn)
Crop Progress: Crop, Pasture Conditions Decline Following Record-setting Heat Wave
August 29, 2023
Nebraska crops experienced a slight decrease in condition after an intense heat wave scorched the Midwest for nearly a week.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Tasseling corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2021-corn-tasseling_2.jpg?itok=UNtLLw1r)
Crop Progress: Nebraska Crop Conditions Fall Slightly
August 22, 2023
As of Aug. 20, crop conditions had declined minimally, but growth continued progressing at near or above average pace.
USDA NASS to Collect 2023 Small Grain Production and Stocks Data
August 18, 2023
During the first two weeks of September, Nebraska growers of wheat, oats, barley and rye will be asked to share their acreage, yield and production data, to be utilized by USDA for administering federal farm programs.