Dry conditions continued to challenge Nebraska producers during the week ending May 11, 2026, with planting progressing steadily despite widespread moisture deficits and deteriorating pasture and winter wheat conditions. Corn and soybean planting both remained ahead of the five-year average, while winter wheat and pasture conditions continued to decline under ongoing drought stress. For the week ending May 11, 2026, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 49% very short, 35% short, 16% adequate and 0% surplus, while subsoil moisture rated 45% very short, 36% short, 19% adequate and 0% surplus — continuing to signal elevated drought risk across much of the state.
Field Crops Report:
Corn
- Planted: 67% — behind 70% last year, but ahead of 60% for the five-year average.
- Emerged: 25% — behind 32% last year, but ahead of 18% for the five-year average.
Source : unl.edu