Crop Progress: Corn, Dry Bean Harvest Underway
September 10, 2024
Corn and dry bean harvest has begun in Nebraska, and winter wheat planting was at 7% as of Sept. 8.
Crop Progress: Crops in Good Condition Despite Increased Dryness
September 3, 2024
Though drought has crept back into several regions of Nebraska, most crops and soil moisture levels are still in relatively good condition.
Annual Forage Options Following Irrigated Winter Wheat
August 15, 2024
Extension insights on forages to plant after wheat harvest in western Nebraska, where low rainfall and cool-season pasture decline is an obstacle for producers needing fall forage.
USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Production Down, Soybean Production Up from 2023
August 14, 2024
Nationwide, corn production is down by 1% from 2023, but soybean growers are expected to have a record-setting season, with the current yield forecast at 4.59 billion bushels.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for August 2024
August 14, 2024
Nebraska's 2024 corn production, currently estimated at 1.88 billion bushels, is on track to set a new record high for the state.
Common Bunt Infection in Winter Wheat
August 14, 2024
Common bunt in winter wheat can be avoided by using certified seed, treating seeds with fungicide, and practicing crop rotation and field sanitation. These strategies are crucial to avoid infection and maintain healthy, productive wheat crops.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Nears End
July 30, 2024
Winter wheat harvest in Nebraska was at 95% complete as of July 28, and oat harvest clocked in at 82%.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for July 2024
July 25, 2024
Nebraska oat production is up 51% in 2024, according to USDA NASS's latest estimates.