Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

LINCOLN, Neb. April 26, 2021 – For the week ending April 25, 2021, there were 5.3 days
suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil
moisture supplies rated 6% very short, 18% short, 73% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil
moisture supplies rated 9% very short, 27% short, 62% adequate, and 2% surplus.
Field Crops Report: Corn planted was 6%, behind 17% last year and 15% for the five-year
average.
Soybeans planted was 3%, near 7% last year, and equal to average.
Winter wheat condition rated 6% very poor, 13% poor, 41% fair, 38% good, and 2% excellent.
Oats planted was 86%, ahead of 74% last year and 68% average. Emerged was 41%, ahead of
35% last year and 34% average.

Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency,
UNL Extension Service, and other reporters across the State.
Access the National Crop Progress and Condition publication at:
https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j
Access Crop Progress and Condition graphical products at:
https://www.nass.usda.gov/Charts_and_Maps/Crop_Progress_&_Condition/2021/index.php