Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

LINCOLN, Neb. April 17, 2023 – For the week ending April 16, 2023, there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 24% very short, 44% short, 32% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 36% very short, 43% short, 21% adequate, and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:

Corn planted was 2%, equal to last year, and near 1% for the five-year average.

Winter wheat condition rated 12% very poor, 28% poor, 39% fair, 20% good, and 1% excellent.

Oats planted was 52%, near 56% last year, but ahead of 43% average. Emerged was 11%, equal to last year, and near 10% 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