USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2024
February 16, 2024
NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in late February, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops and amount of acreage they intend to plant in 2024.
![Results of the 2022 Census of Agriculture are now available on the <a href="https://www.nass.usda.gov/agcensus/" target="_blank">USDA NASS website</a>. Combine in corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/combine-corn-field.png?itok=-0BIJ6cf)
USDA NASS Announces Release of 2022 Census of Agriculture
February 14, 2024
Though the numbers of farms in Nebraska was down slightly in 2022, the value of ag products has risen by 34% since 2017.
USDA to Kick Off National Agricultural Classification Survey
February 2, 2024
The survey will go to approximately 250,000 recipients to ask if they conduct agricultural activity, ensuring that every U.S. producer has a voice and is counted in the 2027 ag census data.
![For statistics on the value and impact of industrial hemp production in Nebraska and the U.S., see the <a href="https://downloads.usda.library.cornell.edu/usda-esmis/files/gf06h2430/76538f824/w9506f61g/hempan23.pdf" target="_blank">National Hemp Report</a>. Industrial hemp plant](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/hemp.jpg?itok=IZWi_D7L)
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to Conduct Hemp Survey
January 18, 2024
The survey will gather information from Nebraska producers on planted and harvested acreage, yield, production and value of hemp.
![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534” target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field at sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/oat-field-sunset.png?itok=ofTRLjyY)
Nebraska Dec. 1, 2023 Grain And Hay Stocks
January 18, 2024
All Nebraska grain and hay stocks were up as of Dec. 1, 2023, with oats leading at an increase of 118% over 2022.
![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 progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wheat.jpg?itok=jjO16M_B)
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat at 48% Good-Excellent Condition
January 4, 2024
While winter wheat condition has remained unchanged since the last NASS report in November, soil moisture supplies experienced a decline during the mild weather in December.
![Historical results for the national USDA NASS pollination survey are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/d504rk335?locale=en" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Bee on yellow flowers](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/bee-prairie-flower_0.jpeg?itok=PpMFPsJK)
2023 Cost of Pollination Survey Results
December 19, 2023
The survey was sent to 15,500 operations nationally and collected information on acres pollinated, colonies used, and dollars spent for a variety of different crops.