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Nebraska crops maturing on schedule

Row crops in Nebraska are maturing right on schedule, according to the latest crop progress report.

Corn, at 29 percent mature, and sorghum, at 10 percent mature, are both very near their five-year averages.  Soybeans dropping leaves reached 25 percent, also near normal, while 15 percent of dry beans have been harvested, slightly behind average.

Crop condition ratings continue very strong, with corn and soybeans both rated 73 percent good to excellent.

The fourth cutting of alfalfa hay was 40 percent complete and the crop rated 64 percent good to excellent.  Pasture and range conditions rated 54 percent good to excellent and 33 percent fair.

Winter wheat 26 percent planted compared to the five-year average of 27 percent.

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