Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

LINCOLN, Neb. November 25, 2024 - For the week ending November 24, 2024, there were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Topsoil moisture supplies rated 14% very short, 42% short, 43% adequate, and 1% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 22% very short, 46% short, 32% adequate, and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:
 Winter wheat condition rated 7% very poor, 12% poor, 33% fair, 45% good, and 3% excellent. Winter wheat emerged was 95%, behind 100% for both last year and the five-year average.

Sorghum harvested was 95%, near 97% both last year and average. Pasture and Range Report: Pasture and range conditions rated 33% very poor, 28% poor, 26% fair, 13% good, and 0% excellent.

This is the last weekly Crop Progress and Condition report for the 2024 growing season. We would like to extend our appreciation to the dedicated county FSA and extension staff who supplied the necessary information for these reports. For December through March, we will issue monthly reports. The first monthly report (for week ending January 5) will be issued January 6, 2025. Weekly reports will begin April 7th for the 2025 season.