Crop Progress: Oats at 31% Planted, Wheat Condition Improved
April 9, 2024
Oat planting continues to surge ahead of average pace this year, and winter wheat crop conditions showed slight improvement following recent precipitation.
Crop Progress: Oat Planting Begins
April 4, 2024
Oat planting is ahead of schedule this year, with 12% of acreage planted as of March 31.
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.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat at 66% Good-Excellent Condition
March 26, 2024
While winter wheat condition improved slightly in March, soil moisture supplies generally decreased.
Can Cover Crops Help with Weed Control?
March 20, 2024
UNL's Weed Science Program is investigating the benefits of using winter and spring seeded cover crops to control weeds in dry beans.
Army Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
March 6, 2024
With recent warm weather, army cutworms have been spotted in southern Sioux County and central Lincoln County. Producers should begin scouting for this pest to mitigate crop damage, particularly in winter wheat and alfalfa.
Nebraska Crop Values for 2023
February 27, 2024
While the overall value of Nebraska's 2023 crops is down 11% from 2022, the state's winter wheat production value is up 16%.