![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Golden wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wheat-closeup.png?itok=3slYRCQc)
Nebraska June 1, 2024 Grain Stocks
July 2, 2024
Most Nebraska grain stocks are currently higher than 2023, with wheat leading at a 42% increase.
![Historical U.S. crop acreage reports are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/j098zb09z" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Collage of corn, soybean and wheat fields](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/corn-soybean-wheat.jpg?itok=-ZIrzusY)
U.S. Acreage Report for 2024
July 2, 2024
Nationwide, acreage planted for corn is down 3% from last year and soybean acreage is up 3%.
Researchers Look at Roots for Insight into Drought-tolerant Wheat
July 1, 2024
Husker researchers are investigating how wheat root systems impact yield in historical and new varieties to inform the UNL wheat breeding program for future cultivars.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (June 24-28)
June 28, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across Nebraska this week.
Wheat Disease Update for June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024
As of this week, stripe rust has been observed in all wheat-growing regions of Nebraska. Leaf rust has expanded range as well but is not expected to significantly impact yield.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (June 10-14)
June 13, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in Nebraska fields this week.
![The university developed this new wheat variety through a group effort headed by Stephen Wegulo, professor of plant pathology and plant pathologist for Nebraska Extension, and Katherine Frels, Nebraska’s small grains breeder and an assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing) Man and woman stand in wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-06-14-wheat-variety.jpg?itok=3dFV3F56)
Nebraska-developed Wheat Variety to Address New Fungal Threat
June 12, 2024
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is releasing a new wheat variety, NE Prism CLP, that stands out for its resistance to fungal disease, including fusarium head blight.
Wheat Stem Sawfly Flights Peaked, New Reports of Range Expansion
June 12, 2024
In addition to confirming the presence of wheat stem sawfly in new Nebraska counties this year, Nebraska Extension anticipates fairly high pressure from the crop pest this growing season.