TAPS Awards Banquet Culminates 2023 Competitions
January 18, 2024
See the results of the 2023 UNL-TAPS Competition for sorghum, SDI corn, sprinkler corn and the newest category for the contest — irrigated popcorn.
2023 TAPS Competitions to Culminate with Awards Banquet
December 12, 2023
The seventh annual TAPS Competition awards banquet will showcase how participants managed their plots throughout the 2023 growing season amid numerous production challenges.
Crop Progress: Corn, Sorghum Harvest at 95% Complete
November 20, 2023
As of Nov. 19, corn and sorghum harvest reached 95% complete. While pasture conditions remained unchanged, soil moisture supplies improved slightly.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for November 2023
November 14, 2023
Nebraska crop production forecasts continue to indicate a banner year for sorghum, at a 153% increase compared to 2022. Corn, sugarbeet and potato production is also up, while soybean production is slightly down.
Crop Progress: Soil Moisture, Pasture Conditions Decline
November 14, 2023
Soil moisture supplies and pasture conditions in Nebraska were on a downward trend as of Nov. 12. Corn and sorghum harvest remain on track, with less than 10% of each crop to be finished.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat at 50% Good-Excellent Condition
November 6, 2023
As of Nov. 5, Nebraska winter wheat was in 50% good to excellent condition. Soybean harvest only progressed 3% from the prior week, ending the week at 95% complete.
Irrigation Varies Amid One of Wetter Seasons in TAPS History
November 2, 2023
This article provides a brief summary of the irrigation decisions made in the TAPS sorghum, popcorn, SDI corn and sprinkler corn competitions this year.
Crop Progress: Dry Bean, Soybean Harvest Nearly Finished in Nebraska
October 30, 2023
USDA estimates as of Oct. 29 place dry edible bean harvest at 97% complete, with soybean harvest following closely behind at 92%. Corn and sorghum harvest were 76% and 69% complete, respectively.