Nebraska farmers made steady progress on harvest activities last week, with 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sept. 15, 2025. Topsoil moisture supplies were rated 6% very short, 21% short, 66% adequate and 7% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were rated 6% very short, 25% short, 62% adequate and 7% surplus — an improvement over mid-summer levels but still reflecting areas of lingering dryness.
Field Crops Report:
- Corn:
- Dented: 82% — behind 90% last year and 91% for the five-year average.
- Mature: 35% — behind 43% last year and 45% for the five-year average.