Nebraska Potato Summary for 2023
October 10, 2024
Final numbers for the 2023 potato production season have been released, and Nebraska's report reflects an increase in acreage and yield.
Rains Briefly Halt Some Harvesting in Western Nebraska
September 16, 2024
In the final crop water use report for 2024, Extension Educator Gary Stone shares harvest progress and an update on irrigation water deliveries for the Panhandle.
2024 Nebraska Acreage
July 2, 2024
Most Nebraska crop plantings are slightly higher this year, with dry edible pea acreage at a nearly 30% increase over 2023.
False Chinch Bugs Found in Nebraska
July 1, 2024
False chinch bugs are usually considered an incidental pest, but wilting and feeding damage is occasionally noticed when a large number of the bugs feed on plants.
Nebraska Potato Stocks for April 2024
April 17, 2024
USDA NASS reports indicate 2.10 million cwt of potatoes in storage as of April 1.
Nebraska Feb. 1 Potato Stocks
February 27, 2024
Nebraska had 4.40 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1, which represents 40% of 2023 production.
Nebraska 2023 Annual Crop Production Summary
January 18, 2024
Proso millet took the lead for 2023 crop production in Nebraska, increasing 203% over the prior year. Dry edible pea and sorghum estimates also reflect a significant boost in the state's production, increasing 178% and 139%, respectively.
Nebraska Dec. 1 Potato Stocks
December 19, 2023
Russet potato production in Nebraska is up 29% from last year, according to USDA NASS's latest report.