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%.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat at 60% Good-Excellent Condition
February 27, 2024
As of Feb. 25, winter wheat condition and soil moisture supplies rated slightly below January totals.
High Plains Ag Lab Meeting to Focus on Research Updates
February 12, 2024
The Feb. 15 meeting will include updates on HPAL winter wheat fertility research and alternative crops breeding, wheat stem sawfly initiatives, TAPS wheat contest results, commodity marketing, HPAL 2022 crop production review and more.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat at Nearly 70% Good-Excellent Condition
January 31, 2024
January's precipitation was a boon for Nebraska, improving "good" winter wheat standings by 23% and adequate-surplus topsoil moisture supplies by 26%.
Nebraska Winter Wheat Seedings for 2024
January 18, 2024
Winter wheat seeded area in Nebraska is down from 2023, according to the latest USDA NASS estimates.
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.
Wheat Shows Good Promise Going Into Winter
November 30, 2023
A mild fall and favorable planting conditions set the scene for good winter wheat emergence in the Panhandle, but weather prospects from the latest winter forecast could complicate the crop's long-term outlook.