Nebraska Crop Report Shows Soybean Gains

By Scout Nelson

Nebraska farmers continued making steady progress during the week ending June 29, 2026, with 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Soil moisture showed some improvement across the state. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 16% very short, 26% short, 49% adequate, and 9% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 24% very short, 32% short, 37% adequate, and 7% surplus.

Corn development moved forward at a normal pace. About 3% of the corn crop reached the silking stage, which was close to last year and slightly ahead of the five-year average. Corn condition ratings also improved, with 44% rated good and 19% excellent. Another 30% was rated fair, while only 7% fell into poor or very poor condition.

Soybeans continued to perform well. The crop was 99% emerged, matching last year and slightly exceeding the five-year average. Blooming reached 26%, well ahead of 4% last year and 15% for the five-year average. Overall, 64% of soybeans were rated good to excellent, showing healthy crop development across much of the state.

Sorghum planting was nearly complete at 98%, matching the five-year average and exceeding last year's pace. Head development reached 4%, ahead of both last year and the average. Most sorghum fields were rated fair to good.

Winter wheat remained the most challenging crop. Harvest reached 5%, matching the five-year average, but crop quality continued to struggle. Nearly 83% of winter wheat was rated poor or very poor, while no acres received an excellent rating.

Oats also remained below average. About 83% of the crop had headed, trailing both last year and the five-year average. Pasture and range conditions remained difficult, with 66% rated poor or very poor.

Although soybean and corn progress remained encouraging, Nebraska producers continued monitoring moisture conditions and weather patterns as the growing season advanced.

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