![U.S. soybean acreage is down 4% from last year, and corn acreage is up 7%. <a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2023/nebraska-crop-production-report-september-2023">View Nebraska's planted acreage in this report</a>. Soybean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/soybean-field_4.jpeg?itok=MXPZcwCm)
USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Production Up, Soybean and Cotton Production Down from 2022
September 14, 2023
According to NASS's Sept. 12 report, U.S. soybean production is down 3% in 2023, while corn production is up 10%.
Nebraska 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Featured Crop Nutrient Management Research
September 13, 2023
Throughout the field day, educators shared insights and conducted live demos on optimizing management of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, including via sensor-based fertigation.
Nitrogen Management Decisions Finalized in 2023 Competitions
September 13, 2023
A summary of the nitrogen (N) decisions made in each 2023 TAPS competition and some conclusions derived from the decisions.
Soybean Gall Midge Detected Across Nebraska Fields
September 12, 2023
With soybean gall midge emergence dates and locations advancing in the state, Nebraska Extension educators stress the importance of scouting and documenting observations, which can inform ongoing research on management options.
Nebraska Soil Health School: A Success Story of Collaboration and Learning
September 12, 2023
During its inaugural year, the Nebraska Soil Health School educated more than 200 producers and ag industry stakeholders on the latest research and practices for healthy soils to increase crop productivity.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Planning Cover Crops, Testing Hay Quality and Nitrate Management
September 12, 2023
Tips on selecting and planting cover crops, managing nitrate risks while grazing annuals, and preparing hay samples for testing.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Understanding Nitrate Scores, Corn Silage Pricing
September 6, 2023
Extension educators review the importance of understanding nitrate and nitrate nitrogen scores in forage test results, how to price corn silage to salvage drought-stressed crops, and selecting winter annual forages.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn field at harvest](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/corn-harvest.jpeg?itok=o8m5v-L9)
Crop Progress: Corn, Dry Bean Harvest Begins in Nebraska
September 11, 2023
As of Sept. 10, harvest was at 2% for corn and 3% for dry edible beans. Crop conditions had declined slightly from the previous week.