Corn and soybean crops continued advancing through late-season development last week, with 27% of corn dented and 87% of soybeans setting pods. Meanwhile, dry conditions continued to take a toll on Nebraska’s pasture and range, with 73% rated poor or very poor, according to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service report.
For the week ending Aug. 16, there were 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 27% short, 49% adequate and 2% surplus, while subsoil moisture rated 28% very short, 34% short, 37% adequate and 1% surplus.
Field Crops Report:
Corn
- Silking: 96% — equal to 96% last year and behind 98% for the five-year average.
- Dough: 71% — ahead of 69% last year but behind 73% for the five-year average.
- Dented: 27% — ahead of 26% last year and equal to 27% for the five-year average.
- Mature: 2% — ahead of 0% last year and 1% for the five-year average.
Source : unl.edu