LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture says  Nebraska’s corn and soybean crops appear to be in good shape, but the recent cool, damp weather has hindered field work. The USDA issued its weekly update on crop conditions Monday.  About 74 percent of Nebraska’s corn crop is in good or excellent condition. That’s close to the average of 75 percent good or excellent at this time of year, but it’s behind last year’s 83 percent rating. The USDA says about 79 percent of the soybean crop rated was in good or excellent condition. That’s even with last year’s rating at this time and ahead of the average of 74 percent good or excellent.