![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. (Photo by Gary Stone) Dry bean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/dry-beans-1_0.jpg?itok=ZaqUJC0E)
Crop Progress: Dry Edible Bean Planting Begins
May 22, 2023
Dry edible bean planting was at 4% complete as of May 21, and corn planting was nearing 90% complete.
USDA Previews $3.7 Billion Emergency Assistance Program for 2022 Natural Disaster Losses
May 19, 2023
Through a streamlined application process, USDA intends to send pre-filled applications directly to eligible crop producers in early summer.
Producers Invited to Attend Agriculture Threats Symposium in June
May 18, 2023
Participating agencies will share insights on threats to agriculture posed by criminals, terrorists, cyber actors and foreign governments, and discuss ways to strengthen the ag sector and resist cyber attacks.
![The expert panel during the May 10 Heuermann Lecture consisted of (from left) Graham Plastow, Cynthia Parr, Amy Winstead, Tom Eikhoff and Ben Craker. Mike Boehm (right), NU vice president for agriculture and natural resources and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, moderated. (Photo by Jessie Brophy, IANR News) Conference panel members](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-05-19-reporting-ag-data.jpeg?itok=WIP5ObqF)
Heuermann Lecture Focuses on Complexities of Reporting Ag Data
May 18, 2023
Industry experts recently debated the functions and objectives of the National Agricultural Producers Data Cooperative, an initiative working to create a network of national ag data repositories.
Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 3
May 18, 2023
Part 3 of the Nebraska Rivers series focuses on the Loup River drainage system, which originates in the Sandhills.
![Simple things like spending time with your pet or listening to your favorite music can help reduce stress and improve your overall health. For more help coping with difficult times, see these <a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2022/resources-support-farmers-and-ranchers-dealing-stress">Stress Resources</a>. Producer with dog on farm](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-05-16-stress-in-check.jpeg?itok=3E0Uq3xR)
Keeping Stress in Check: 10 Strategies and Tools
May 18, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Glennis McClure shares examples of strategies that may help producers cope during stressful times.
Wheat Disease Update for May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
Though stripe rust has been sighted in southern Kansas wheat fields, there have been no signs of disease in Nebraska wheat as of yet.
![<p>The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit <a href="https://phrec-irrigation.com/#/" target="_blank">PHREC AgLab</a> for more information.</p> Water droplets](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/water-droplets_0.jpeg?itok=sTzd0AT0)
The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit PHREC AgLab for more information.
Estimated Crop Water Use for May 15-21, 2023
May 18, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone discusses how recent precipitation has affected crop water use this week.