This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist with Nebraska Extension for Dodge and Washington counties. Over the past two weeks, soybean aphids have started to infest fields in Dodge and Washington counties. Based on my observations, soybean aphids populations are still low and do not warrant treatment. However, I want to discuss with you […] Continue reading → 
Listen to the KTIC Radio Extension Corner: Finding Profit in 2016 with lime This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist with Nebraska Extension. Finding profit in 2016 is something we are all focused on. Seed, fertilizer, and chemical usually make up 30-40% of your production costs. Last time we talked about taking a good […] Continue reading → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist with Nebraska Extension. Finding profit in 2016 is something we all know will be a struggle. The first step is to develop an accrual balance. You should be able to answer how many bushels do I need to cover my cost of production for each crop on […] Continue reading → 
View the updated 2016 blog post on Nebraska cash rent paid per acre: 2016 Nebraska Cash Rent Paid Per Acre To learn about farmland values and other farm real estate information, read the 2015 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report Crop Tech Cafe – Fremont, NE Feeding you local crop production and technology information for […] Continue reading → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. Producers that are interested in diversifying inputs, improving soil health, and increasing yields are encouraged to take part in a free workshop about utilizing livestock manure. The workshop will take place on Monday, August 10 from 11:30 – 1:30 at the Dodge County Nebraska […] Continue reading → 
Washington County Corn/Soybean Production Clinic: Looking into the Future Topics Revenue Risk, Forward Contracting and Crop Insurance for Now and the Future, Dr. Cory Walters, UNL Extension Crop Economist Managing Cost of Production through a Time of ‘minimizing losses’ rather than ‘maximizing profits’ for Grain Producers, Tina Barrett, Nebraska Farm Business Inc. Executive Director Farm […] Continue reading → 