![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.
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.