![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.
Staying Current on Forage Prices
June 18, 2024
There are several resources that Nebraska producers can use to stay up to date on current hay prices. Use these sites to stay informed throughout the forage production season.
![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 farm labor data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/x920fw89s" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Four people walk together in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/farm-workers-labor.png?itok=WTGDrP1W)
Northern Plains Farm Labor Report for April 2024
June 11, 2024
The number of farm workers in Nebraska has remained unchanged since 2023.
![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.
![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) Soybean field during summer](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/soybean-field-green_1.png?itok=tUT0rfSK)
Crop Progress: Nebraska Soybean Planting Nearly Finished
June 4, 2024
Corn planting has been completed in Nebraska, and soybean planting is nearly done as well.
![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) Dry bean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/dry-beans-1.jpg?itok=JywW0W6V)
Crop Progress: Dry Edible Bean Planting Underway
May 28, 2024
As corn planting nears the finish line in Nebraska, dry edible bean producers are getting started on their planting season.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/corn-groundlevel_3.png?itok=huFmAyUV)
Crop Progress: Nebraska Plantings Back on Track
May 20, 2024
Planting was in full swing last week and Nebraska farmers made significant progress on corn and soybean. As of May 19, most crops were just slightly behind average planting pace.