USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Production Down, Soybean Production Up from 2023
August 14, 2024
Nationwide, corn production is down by 1% from 2023, but soybean growers are expected to have a record-setting season, with the current yield forecast at 4.59 billion bushels.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for August 2024
August 14, 2024
Nebraska's 2024 corn production, currently estimated at 1.88 billion bushels, is on track to set a new record high for the state.
Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Favorable as Mid-August Approaches
August 13, 2024
Most Nebraska crops remain in good to excellent condition, with progress in their growth stages ahead of or near the average for this time of year.
This Week on N Field: Metribuzin for Weed Control in Soybean
August 8, 2024
Considerations for applying Metribuzin in soybean as a pre- and post-emergence herbicide.
This Week on N Field: Control of Volunteer Corn in Soybean
August 8, 2024
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares management tips to control volunteer corn in soybean.
Time to Consider Using the Remaining Stored Soil Water in Irrigated Corn and Bean Fields
August 7, 2024
The last few irrigations of the season require careful consideration. An unneeded irrigation can waste several inches of water and gallons of diesel fuel, and leaves little room in the soil profile to capture winter/spring rains.
Nebraska Extension Offers Dual Nebraska Soil Health, Corn and Soybean Clinics on Aug. 28-29
August 6, 2024
At this month's extension clinics on soil health, and corn and soybean production, participants will view a wide range of cover crops and a “growing season” all in one place, with hands-on interaction and field demos.
Crop Progress: 2024 Crop Development Still Ahead Despite Heat
August 5, 2024
Crop conditions remained largely unchanged as of Aug. 4 and most crops are still maturing ahead of average pace. Nebraska producers have also completed winter wheat harvest.