![Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/tm70mv177" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Grain sorghum field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/grain-sorghum.jpeg?itok=QEtfBFtv)
Nebraska Crop Production Report for September 2023
September 14, 2023
While predictions have decreased slightly, grain sorghum is still on track for an exceptional production year in Nebraska, with bushels forecast at 191% above 2022 totals.
![U.S. soybean acreage is down 4% from last year, and corn acreage is up 7%. <a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2023/nebraska-crop-production-report-september-2023">View Nebraska's planted acreage in this report</a>. Soybean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/soybean-field_4.jpeg?itok=MXPZcwCm)
USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Production Up, Soybean and Cotton Production Down from 2022
September 14, 2023
According to NASS's Sept. 12 report, U.S. soybean production is down 3% in 2023, while corn production is up 10%.
![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 at harvest](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/corn-harvest.jpeg?itok=o8m5v-L9)
Crop Progress: Corn, Dry Bean Harvest Begins in Nebraska
September 11, 2023
As of Sept. 10, harvest was at 2% for corn and 3% for dry edible beans. Crop conditions had declined slightly from the previous week.
![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/2023/wheat_3_1.jpeg?itok=896IkWm0)
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Planting Begins in Nebraska
September 6, 2023
Winter wheat planting began right on time last week in Nebraska, and development of corn, soybean, sorghum and dry bean crops continued at or above average pace as of Sept. 3.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn in dent phase](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/corn-dented_1.jpeg?itok=NKP8Rsfn)
Crop Progress: Crop, Pasture Conditions Decline Following Record-setting Heat Wave
August 29, 2023
Nebraska crops experienced a slight decrease in condition after an intense heat wave scorched the Midwest for nearly a week.
Growing Results: Nitrogen Fertilization in Soybeans
August 25, 2023
Learn about the Makovickas' 2023 on-farm research, which includes studying how soybeans in high-yield environments respond to supplemental nitrogen.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Tasseling corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2021-corn-tasseling_2.jpg?itok=UNtLLw1r)
Crop Progress: Nebraska Crop Conditions Fall Slightly
August 22, 2023
As of Aug. 20, crop conditions had declined minimally, but growth continued progressing at near or above average pace.
![Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/tm70mv177" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Grain sorghum field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/grain-sorghum_0_0.jpg?itok=N25SntD-)
Nebraska Crop Production Report for Aug. 1, 2023
August 18, 2023
Nebraska's sorghum production expanded exponentially in 2023, increasing 207% over the prior year, with crop acreage up 76%.