Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Wraps Up, Pasture Conditions Decline
August 3, 2022
The final USDA NASS report for July reflected a slow continuation of declining crop and pasture conditions in Nebraska. Harvest was 92% complete for winter wheat and 82% for oats.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Crop Conditions Take Slight Downturn
July 27, 2022
Hot, dry conditions led to a minor decrease in crop health last week in Nebraska, and winter wheat harvest neared the finish line.
USDA Expands Insurance Coverage for Double Cropping for 2023
July 22, 2022
USDA’s Risk Management Agency is expanding double crop insurance opportunities in over 1,500 counties where double cropping is viable.
Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot is Appearing in Nebraska Soybean Fields
July 21, 2022
Disease development will be most rapid in low areas of the field that are poorly drained or where compacted soils are present, but can occur in well-drained fields during periods of excessive moisture.
Crop Progress: Conditions Unchanged as Corn, Soybeans Maturing at Average Pace
July 19, 2022
Though oat harvest is running behind, all Nebraska crop conditions continue to remain steady, with corn and soybeans entering reproductive growth stages.
Immersive Demonstrations Planned for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 9-12
July 13, 2022
Growers will be able to ask cropping system experts about production concerns and receive complimentary identification of their soybean crop issues at this free Nebraska Extension event.
Crop Progress: Crop Condition Holding Steady in Nebraska
July 12, 2022
Nebraska crop conditions are unchanged from a week ago, with 88% of corn and soybeans in fair to excellent condition.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Crop Development Near Average Rates Despite Planting Setbacks
July 6, 2022
Crop growth largely caught up to the five-year average pace last week, with soybeans blooming at 25%, sorghum headed at 4% and corn silking at 1%.