Oat ryegrass mixture
A spring pasture mix of oats and ryegrass. (Photo by Jerry Volesky)

Pasture and Forage Minute: A Look at Alfalfa Traits, Spring Pasture Options

March 7, 2022
Extension educators review their tips on selecting for fall dormancy in alfalfa. Plus — if quality pasture is a concern after this dry winter, consider planting oats and Italian ryegrass.

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Soybean field

Nebraska December Grain and Hay Stocks

January 20, 2022
Nebraska corn stocks in December 2021 were up 11% from 2020; soybeans were up 9% from last year. See all crop stock positions in the latest USDA NASS report.

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Winter wheat

2021 Nebraska Small Grain Acreage and Production

October 7, 2021
Winter wheat production is estimated at 41.2 million bushels, up 21% from last year, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

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Grain Bins

USDA NASS: Nebraska Corn Stock Down 28%, Soybean Down 58%

October 1, 2021
According to the USDA NASS, Nebraska corn, soybean, sorghum, oat and barley stocks are down from 2020, while wheat stock are up from one year ago.

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Corn tassels

Nebraska Crop Condition for Aug. 15

August 16, 2021
For the week ending Aug. 15, 2021, corn condition rated 47% good, 21% excellent. Soybean condition rated 53% good, 19% excellent.

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Tasseling corn

Nebraska Crop Progress for Aug. 8

August 12, 2021
For the week ending Aug. 8, 2021, corn condition rated 51% good, 19% excellent; soybean condition rated 57% good, 19% excellent. Pasture and range conditions rated 58% fair, 16% good, 2% excellent.

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Wheat field

Nebraska Crop Production Report for August

August 12, 2021
Based on Aug. 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2021 sorghum production of 18.9 million bushels, is up 38% from a year ago. Dry edible bean production is forecast at 2.55 million cwt, down 29% from last year.

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Tasseling corn

Nebraska Crop Progress for Aug. 1

August 5, 2021
For the week ending Aug. 1, 2021, corn condition rated 51% good and 20% excellent. Winter wheat harvested was 95%.

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