Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

LINCOLN, Neb. April 21, 2025 - For the week ending April 20, 2025, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 33% very short, 45% short, 22% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 41% very short, 42% short, 17% adequate, and 0% surplus.

Field Crops Report:
Corn planted was 8%, near 5% for both last year and the five-year average.

Soybeans planted was 2%, equal to last year, and near 1% average.

Winter wheat condition rated 23% very poor, 17% poor, 30% fair, 29% good, and 1% excellent.

Oats planted was 72%, near 69% last year, and ahead of 66% average. Emerged was 28%, behind 34% last year, but near 24% average.

Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency, UNL Extension Service, and other reporters across the State. Access the National Crop Progress and Condition publication at: https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j