Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for March
February 27, 2024
Nebraskans can attend a free, in-person farm finance and ag law clinic in Fairbury or Norfolk in March, or call to arrange a virtual/phone appointment.
![Historical farmland data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/5712m6524" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Nebraska cropland in aerial view](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/farm-aerial.png?itok=Lo4IJ-f9)
Nebraska Farm Numbers Lower in 2023
February 27, 2024
Nebraska lost 100 farms and ranches throughout 2023, according to USDA NASS's latest report.
![Historical potato stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/47429915b" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Russet potatoes in a pile](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/potatoes-russet.png?itok=R31YQnjR)
Nebraska Feb. 1 Potato Stocks
February 27, 2024
Nebraska had 4.40 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1, which represents 40% of 2023 production.
![Historical crop values for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/k35694332" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Mature wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wheat.jpeg?itok=m4Bj4s5Y)
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%.
![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/2024/wheat_1.jpg?itok=jmkX8CHj)
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.
![See Nebraska's county level estimates for 2023 row crops <a href="https://quickstats.nass.usda.gov/results/ADC4C6DE-45B5-320F-8C15-FBEB6DF2DC54" target="_blank">here</a>. Immature soybean plants in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/soybean-field.jpeg?itok=0McSC7mv)
Nebraska County-level Commodity Estimates
February 27, 2024
County-level estimates for 2023 row crops in Nebraska are now available on USDA NASS's Quickstats database.
Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Concludes Annual Results Update Meetings
February 26, 2024
The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network's final 2024 Results Update meetings will take place on Feb. 27 in York, and Feb. 28 in Kearney.
![Drought adds another layer of complication to the process of establishing fair pasture rental rates. Landowners renting pasture in severe drought-impacted regions might consider pricing leases based on grazing animal unit months or rent per head per month of grazing, rather than flat rates per acre or cow-calf pair. Gated fence on Nebraska pasture](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/nebraska-pasture-gate.png?itok=Cg2xk18u)
Pasture and Forage Minute: Pasture Leasing Rates and Alfalfa Winter Survival
February 22, 2024
Extension educators share insights on establishing pasture rental rates and selecting alfalfa seed for winter survival traits.