Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

LINCOLN, Neb. April 10, 2023 – For the week ending April 9, 2023, there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 39% short, 35% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 37% very short, 40% short, 23% adequate, and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Winter wheat condition rated 10% very poor, 31% poor, 36% fair, 20% good, and 3% excellent.

Oats planted was 20%, well behind 40% last year, and behind 26% for the five-year average. Emerged was 1%, near 5% last year and 3% 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/2023/index.php