![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/oat-field.jpeg?itok=9oSClWU3)
Crop Progress: Oat Planting Begins in Nebraska
April 7, 2023
As of April 2, oat planting was underway in Nebraska and winter wheat condition remained steady.
Stephenson Named Associate Director of Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center
April 7, 2023
A leader in the study of foraging ecology, Stephenson's research focuses on grazing livestock distribution, targeted grazing, social association dynamics within cattle herds, and rangeland resilience on private ranches.
![Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/x633f100h" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Farmer in wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-04-07-prospective-plantings.png?itok=tdEaXgyi)
Nebraska 2023 Prospective Plantings
April 6, 2023
According to survey results, Nebraska winter wheat acreage is expected to increase by 17% in 2023, soybeans will remain unchanged, and corn acreage will be slightly down from 2022.
![Historical grain stock data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Barley field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/barley-field.png?itok=xWEiNKHg)
Nebraska March 1, 2023 Grain Stocks
April 6, 2023
All Nebraska grain stocks as of March 1 were down considerably from 2022, with the greatest deficit in barley at 59% down, followed by sorghum, 51%.
Water for Food Conference to Address Water and Food Security in a Changing World
April 6, 2023
This year's conference will focus on innovative ways to improve water and food security by increasing farmers’ resiliency to a changing landscape.
Nebraska Net Farm Income 2022-23 Update and Outlook
April 6, 2023
UNL ag finance experts review the latest farm income report, which suggests that Nebraska's net farm income will experience a modest rebound in 2023.
Webinar: The Growing Climate Solutions Act
April 6, 2023
UNL Ag Law and Water Law Specialist Dave Aiken offers an overview of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and what it means for agriculture with respect to ag carbon credit markets.
TAPS Program Kickstarts 2023 Competition Season
April 5, 2023
The 2023 TAPS Competition participants will soon make their first decisions of the growing season — watch for updates in the coming months as participants choose their seed varieties, manage nitrogen applications and irrigation, and more.