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.
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2024
February 16, 2024
NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in late February, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops and amount of acreage they intend to plant in 2024.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Planting Begins in Nebraska
September 6, 2023
Winter wheat planting began right on time last week in Nebraska, and development of corn, soybean, sorghum and dry bean crops continued at or above average pace as of Sept. 3.
Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting
July 13, 2023
UNL Beef provides information on forage species selection and key management considerations based on desired use.
Crop Progress: Slight Downturn in Corn, Soybean Conditions
June 21, 2023
Crop conditions for corn and soybean fell for the second week in Nebraska, while winter wheat and oats have experienced a slight uptick in condition since early June.
This Week on N Field: Planting Green
June 16, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala explains the concept of planting green and how it can help with early season weed management in soybean.
Crop Progress: Sorghum, Dry Bean Planting Falls Further Behind in Nebraska
June 7, 2023
As of June 4, progress on sorghum and dry edible bean planting was significantly behind last year's pace, and soybean planting was nearly finished.
Crop Progress: Corn Planting Wraps Up, Winter Wheat Condition Declines
June 1, 2023
As of May 28, planting was at 96% complete for corn and 90% for soybean in Nebraska, while winter wheat conditions continued a slow decline.