Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 27-31)
May 30, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across the state this week.
![Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/x633f100h" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Dry peas in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/dry-peas.png?itok=DKEKctXH)
Nebraska 2024 Prospective Plantings
March 28, 2024
Dry edible pea acreage is anticipated to skyrocket in 2024, at a 129% increase over 2023. More sorghum and dry edible bean acreage is also expected in Nebraska this growing season.
![Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/tm70mv177" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Proso millet and peas side by side](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-01-19-crop-production-nass.jpg?itok=DncXsDkM)
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.
![Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/tm70mv177" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Field of sorghum](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/sorghum.png?itok=RA1eknEz)
Nebraska Crop Production Report for October 2023
October 12, 2023
Although estimates have decreased since September, sorghum continues to lead Nebraska's crop production forecasts at a 153% increase from last year.
![Historical acreage data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/j098zb09z" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Aerial farm photo](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/farm-aerial.png?itok=D2zBjTSd)
2023 Nebraska Acreage
July 6, 2023
While corn, soybean and dry edible bean planted acreage is down slightly from last year, winter wheat acreage is up 17% in Nebraska.
![Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/x633f100h" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Farmer in wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-04-07-prospective-plantings.png?itok=tdEaXgyi)
Nebraska 2023 Prospective Plantings
April 6, 2023
According to survey results, Nebraska winter wheat acreage is expected to increase by 17% in 2023, soybeans will remain unchanged, and corn acreage will be slightly down from 2022.
Nebraska Crop Production Report as of Oct. 1
October 13, 2022
While most crops continue to lag behind last year's production numbers, sunflower production is up 134% in Nebraska.
2022 Nebraska Acreage Report
June 30, 2022
Dry edible bean acreage is up 17% in Nebraska, while corn acreage is down 2% and soybean acreage remains unchanged from 2021.