![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. (CropWatch file photo) Dry bean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/dry-beans-1.jpg?itok=JywW0W6V)
Crop Progress: Dry Edible Bean Planting Underway
May 28, 2024
As corn planting nears the finish line in Nebraska, dry edible bean producers are getting started on their planting season.
Economic Considerations for Converting Cropland to Perennial Grazing Lands
May 23, 2024
Extension educators review the financial and operational considerations of converting cropland to grass pastures.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Retaining Silage Quality During Feedout, Grasshopper Management
May 21, 2024
Tips on retaining silage condition during feedout, planning the optimal time for grass hay harvest, and controlling grasshopper in rangeland and forages.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/corn-groundlevel_3.png?itok=huFmAyUV)
Crop Progress: Nebraska Plantings Back on Track
May 20, 2024
Planting was in full swing last week and Nebraska farmers made significant progress on corn and soybean. As of May 19, most crops were just slightly behind average planting pace.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Preparing for First Cutting Alfalfa, Small Grain Harvest Strategies
May 14, 2024
With the first harvest of 2024 beginning soon, producers should take this time to perform equipment maintenance and strategize the timing of alfalfa and small grains harvest based on operational needs.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/corn-groundlevel_2.png?itok=U99fC2gH)
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Planting Running Behind 2023 Pace
May 13, 2024
With drier weather last week, Nebraska farmers began to close the gap on planting delays, but corn and soybean remain 15-18% behind last year's progress for this time of year.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Selecting Summer Forages, Thistle Control Options
May 9, 2024
Insights on pasture rental rates, selecting summer forage based on needs for your operation, and control options for noxious weed thistles in pastures.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/corn-groundlevel_1.png?itok=Eyt2gdO7)
Crop Progress: Rain Delays Slow Planting Progress
May 6, 2024
Nebraska's recent turbulent weather caused some setbacks for corn and soybean planting, with corn planting now almost 20% behind last year's pace.