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Moisture and crop harvest progress in Nebraska

Moisture and crop harvest progress in Nebraska


By Scout Nelson

As of October 20, 2024, Nebraska farmers had 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture was rated 47% very short, 39% short, 14% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture conditions were similar, with 41% very short, 39% short, 20% adequate, and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn maturity reached 98%, close to last year’s 99% and the five-year average of 97%. The corn harvest was ahead of schedule at 63%, compared to 57% last year and the 51% average.

Soybean harvest progressed well, reaching 85%, surpassing last year’s 79% and the five-year average of 80%

Winter wheat conditions were rated as 5% very poor, 19% poor, 36% fair, 34% good, and 6% excellent. Winter wheat emergence was behind schedule at 77%, compared to 88% last year and the 82% average.

The Sorghum condition was generally positive, with 1% very poor, 4% poor, 19% fair, 48% good, and 28% excellent. Sorghum maturity reached 97%, near last year’s 98% and the 95% average. The Sorghum harvest stood at 57%, ahead of last year and the five-year average, both at 49%.

Dry edible beans harvest was nearly complete at 93%, close to last year’s 89% and the five-year average of 91%.

Pasture and Range Report:

Pasture and range conditions were reported as 37% very poor, 20% poor, 28% fair, 14% good, and 1% excellent. Moisture conditions remain challenging across Nebraska as harvests progress.

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Categories: Nebraska, Crops, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum, Weather

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