Crop Progress: Pasture Conditions Remain Well Below Last Year

May 06, 2026

Crop planting made solid progress across Nebraska during the week ending May 3, 2026, with corn and soybean planting continuing near to ahead of average, though emergence remains in early stages. There were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 34% very short, 38% short, 28% adequate and 0% surplus, while subsoil moisture rated 37% very short, 40% short, 23% adequate and 0% surplus — keeping soil moisture concerns front of mind as the season begins.

Field Crops Report:

Corn

Planted: 43% — behind 46% last year, but ahead of 39% for the five-year average.
Emerged: 7% — equal to 7% last year and near 5% for the five-year average.

Soybean

Planted: 40% — ahead of 31% last year and 23% for the five-year average.
Emerged: 2% — equal to 2% last year and near 1% for the five-year average.

Sorghum

Planted: 4% — near 3% last year and ahead of 2% for the five-year average.

Source : unl.edu

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