Corn, soybean and sorghum harvests continue to trail their five-year averages in Nebraska, while dry edible bean harvest is nearing completion. Producers had 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 1, making further harvest progress despite the slower-than-average pace for several crops. Winter wheat planting is nearly complete and running ahead of schedule, with 67% of the crop rated good to excellent.
Topsoil moisture supplies rated 8% very short, 16% short, 69% adequate and 7% surplus, while subsoil moisture rated 12% very short, 20% short, 64% adequate and 4% surplus.
Field Crops Report
Corn
- Harvested: 66% — behind the five-year average of 75%.
Soybean
- Harvested: 84% — behind 88% for the five-year average.
Source : unl.edu