![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat plant droops in front of sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/oat-field-sunset_1.png?itok=sskC5oey)
Crop Progress: Oat Harvest Begins
July 8, 2024
Despite the onset of summer heat, the condition of most Nebraska crops in 2024 continues to be well above last year. Harvest for winter wheat and oats is also advancing above average pace.
![Historical crop acreage reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/j098zb09z" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Pea field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/peas.png?itok=wzqPNt2Q)
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.
![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Golden wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wheat-closeup.png?itok=3slYRCQc)
Nebraska June 1, 2024 Grain Stocks
July 2, 2024
Most Nebraska grain stocks are currently higher than 2023, with wheat leading at a 42% increase.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Golden wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wheat_3.jpeg?itok=DwpmD09o)
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Underway
July 1, 2024
Dry bean planting has come to an end in Nebraska, and producers are now working on winter wheat harvest.
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.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Soybean field during summer](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/soybean-field-green_2.png?itok=2h5w-weX)
Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Significantly Higher in June 2024
June 27, 2024
Nebraska crop conditions are considerably higher than last year during this stage of the growing season, by as much as 30-40% for many crops.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. (Photo by Gary Stone) Dry bean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/dry-beans-1_0.jpg?itok=vj2LECZz)
Crop Progress: Dry Bean Planting on Track to End Early
June 17, 2024
With just 6% of the crop remaining, dry edible bean planting is significantly ahead of last year's pace. Sorghum planting was down to 8% left, as of June 16.
![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) Sorghum field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/sorghum-field.png?itok=qmp0YijV)
Crop Progress: End of Nebraska Planting Season in Sight
June 10, 2024
With just about 20% of sorghum and dry bean acreage remaining, planting season is coming to a close and Nebraska producers will soon begin winter wheat harvest.