A Retrospective Analysis of Nebraska Corn and Soybean Planting Progress (1980-2022)
May 4, 2023
UNL researchers examine historical records of corn and soybean planting progress in Nebraska, and provide insights about the planting date trends and impact on past and future yields.
![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/2023/corn-field_1.png?itok=_VSxncqr)
Crop Progress: Corn Planting at 30%, Sorghum Planting Begins
May 1, 2023
As of April 30, corn and soybean planting progressed near average pace, and sorghum planting was just getting underway in Nebraska.
![It’s important to plan ahead of time and know your goals when adding cover crops to your operation. In this article, Nebraska Extension evaluates numerous cover crop species and provides guidance on how to choose the species that will best fit your production needs. <a href="https://youtu.be/b64PCMV1pwc" target="_blank">This video</a> shares additional information on cover crop species used. Interseeding video intro](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-04-28-interseeding_0.png?itok=qRbsoyjS)
Interseeding Cover Crops into Early Season Corn and Soybean: Species Selection
April 27, 2023
In this article, Nebraska Extension evaluates numerous cover crop species for interseeding and provides guidance on how to choose the species that will best fit your production 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/2023/corn-field_0.png?itok=v_eTjwsD)
Crop Progress: Corn Planting Begins in Nebraska
April 19, 2023
Corn planting got underway last week in Nebraska, and USDA NASS estimates oat planting is more than 50% completed.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <A href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/oat-field_0.jpeg?itok=vou4_KIX)
Crop Progress: Slow Start to Oat Planting in Nebraska
April 13, 2023
As of April 9, oat planting in Nebraska was well behind last year's pace, while winter wheat condition dropped slightly.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/oat-field.jpeg?itok=9oSClWU3)
Crop Progress: Oat Planting Begins in Nebraska
April 7, 2023
As of April 2, oat planting was underway in Nebraska and winter wheat condition remained steady.
![Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/x633f100h" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Farmer in wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-04-07-prospective-plantings.png?itok=tdEaXgyi)
Nebraska 2023 Prospective Plantings
April 6, 2023
According to survey results, Nebraska winter wheat acreage is expected to increase by 17% in 2023, soybeans will remain unchanged, and corn acreage will be slightly down from 2022.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Double Cropping Forages, Alfalfa Dormancy
March 21, 2023
In this installment: Strategies and tips for successfully double cropping annual forages this year, and a breakdown on what fall dormancy means for alfalfa growth during the next growing season.