Crop Progress: Oat Harvest Begins
July 8, 2024
Despite the onset of summer heat, the condition of most Nebraska crops in 2024 continues to be well above last year. Harvest for winter wheat and oats is also advancing above average pace.
2024 Nebraska Acreage
July 2, 2024
Most Nebraska crop plantings are slightly higher this year, with dry edible pea acreage at a nearly 30% increase over 2023.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Underway
July 1, 2024
Dry bean planting has come to an end in Nebraska, and producers are now working on winter wheat harvest.
Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Significantly Higher in June 2024
June 27, 2024
Nebraska crop conditions are considerably higher than last year during this stage of the growing season, by as much as 30-40% for many crops.
Crop Progress: Dry Bean Planting on Track to End Early
June 17, 2024
With just 6% of the crop remaining, dry edible bean planting is significantly ahead of last year's pace. Sorghum planting was down to 8% left, as of June 16.
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.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for June 2024
June 12, 2024
Nebraska's winter wheat crop is up 15% in 2024.
Crop Progress: End of Nebraska Planting Season in Sight
June 10, 2024
With just about 20% of sorghum and dry bean acreage remaining, planting season is coming to a close and Nebraska producers will soon begin winter wheat harvest.