This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist with Nebraska Extension for Dodge and Washington County. Last week I discussed when and where corn zinc deficiencies more commonly occur in Northeast Nebraska. Visit croptechcafe.org to listen to last week’s radio message. Iron deficiency chlorosis in soybeans is the other main micronutrient concern in Northeast Nebraska. […] Continue reading → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist with Nebraska Extension. Last week I discussed which micronutrients we need to be concerned about in Northeast Nebraska. Visit croptechcafe.org to listen to last week’s radio message. Zinc deficiency in corn is the main micronutrient concern in Northeast Nebraska. Soil test zinc can be too low […] Continue reading → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. I spent 3 years, from 2009 through 2012, as a PhD student researching starter and foliar micronutrient applications in corn and soybeans. I always enjoying discussing when and where we need micronutrients. Let’s answer two questions for you over the next minute or two. […] Continue reading → 
The Nebraska Cover Crop Conference will take place Feb. 25 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1071 County Road G in Ithaca. The conference will provide information to growers who are in a corn-soybean rotation and assist them in understanding the value of cover crops. “The conference features innovative speakers who […] Continue reading → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist with Nebraska Extension. Have you ever thought of cover crops as a groundwater management tool? Educational efforts and proactive protection of groundwater from nitrate contamination can help reduce the need for regulation. So, let’s answer 3 questions today. First, what factors influence groundwater nitrate contamination? The volume […] Continue reading → 
If you are interested in hearing from a widely known speaker on cover crops and no-till, consider attending Columbus on January 29th to hear Gabe Brown of Bismarck, North Dakota speak. Gabe is coming to Ag Park to present his information about utilizing cover crops, establishing no-till and his thoughts on soil health. The day-long event […] Continue reading → 
