Nebraska corn and soybean development remained largely on track with historical averages last week, while sorghum planting made strong progress and matched the five-year pace.
Dry conditions continued to shape the broader crop outlook, particularly for winter wheat, oats, and pasture and range. Winter wheat development was slightly ahead of normal, but crop condition ratings continued to reflect the impacts of drought and spring stress. Oats and pasture conditions were also limited, with most ratings falling in the fair to very poor categories.
For the week ending June 15, 2026, there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Soil moisture supplies remained a concern statewide, especially at the subsoil level, where a majority of acres were rated short to very short. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 30% very short, 26% short, 39% adequate and 5% surplus, while subsoil moisture rated 28% very short, 35% short, 35% adequate and 2% surplus.
Source : unl.edu