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Nebraska cropland in aerial view
Historical farmland data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska Farm Numbers Lower in 2023

February 27, 2024
Nebraska lost 100 farms and ranches throughout 2023, according to USDA NASS's latest report.

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Russet potatoes in a pile
Historical potato stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

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.

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Mature wheat field
Historical crop values for Nebraska are available at USDA.

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%.

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Wheat field
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

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.

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Immature soybean plants in field
See Nebraska's county level estimates for 2023 row crops here.

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.

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Extension educators interact with public during 2023 update meeting
Free to attend, the Annual Results Update meetings will provide Nebraskans the opportunity to hear on-farm research insights from the producers who conducted projects throughout 2023, as well as connect with Nebraska Extension educators.

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.

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Gated fence on Nebraska pasture
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.

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.

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Hereford cow and calf in field eating hay
A cow's energy requirements increase about 30% and protein needs nearly double after calving. Because of this, it's important to use your best quality forages with any needed supplements to provide adequate nutrition.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Considerations for Feed After Calving, Adding Legumes to Pastures

February 12, 2024
Tips on meeting nutrient requirements of cows after calving season and improving pasture production by frost seeding or interseeding legumes.

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