The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the heat helped Nebraska’s corn crop mature, but it is putting added
stress on livestock. The USDA issued its weekly update on the state’s crops Monday. The department says about 34 percent of the state’s corn crop is now pollinated with silked ears. And about 82 percent of the corn
crop is in good or excellent condition. The Agriculture Department says livestock producers are watching
their animals closely for signs of heat stress. About 84 percent of the state’s pasture and rangeland remains in good or excellent shape.