Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

LINCOLN, Neb. May 3, 2021 – For the week ending May 2, 2021, there were 6.1 days suitable
for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil
moisture supplies rated 7% very short, 23% short, 68% adequate, and 2% surplus. Subsoil
moisture supplies rated 11% very short, 26% short, 62% adequate, and 1% surplus.

Field Crops Report: Corn planted was 42%, behind 55% last year, but ahead of 36% for the
five-year average. Emerged was 2%, behind 8% last year, and near 5% average.

Soybeans planted was 20%, behind 29% last year, but ahead of 12% average.

Winter wheat condition rated 6% very poor, 12% poor, 40% fair, 39% good, and 3% excellent.

Sorghum planted was 1%, behind 6% last year, and near 2% average.

Oats planted was 92%, ahead of 86% last year and 80% average. Emerged was 73%, well ahead
of 53% last year and 50% average.

Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 6% very poor, 16% poor, 37%
fair, 37% good, and 4% excellent.

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