This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. I have been receiving calls about soybean aphids over the past week and I wanted to discuss with you some guidelines moving into the second half of August. First, there is three numbers I want you to remember 250-80-6. These are numbers to remember […] Continue reading → 
Anyone interested in learning more about trends in farmland values and cash lease values is invited to attend a Nebraska Extension meeting in Leigh at the Colfax County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, August 19th from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Other topics to be covered include good lease communications, how to write a good lease, and flexible […] Continue reading → 
Interview on Diseases in Corn and Soybeans with Nathan Mueller (Nebraska Extension) and Chad Moyer (KTIC) http://s61.podbean.com/pb/0d7bbf589284976a07848e38cb240b4a/55ca56ab/data2/blogs60/700996/uploads/08-11-15MuellerCropsweb.mp3 Over the past week, southern rust (Figures 1-4)) is being found in some corn fields in Cuming, Dodge, & Washington Counties. Southern rust does not overwinter in Nebraska and must be blown in from the south. […] 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 → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. Southern rust in corn has been confirmed in 10 counties including Butler County in east central Nebraska as well as frogeye leaf spot (Figure 1) in soybeans in Dodge, Saunders, and Washington Counties. Warm temperatures & high humidity promote the development and spread of […] Continue reading → 
1.5 miles NE of Scribner: Irrigated no-till soybeans on Moody Silty Clay loam soil (about 2.2″ of available water per foot) July 13 – July 20 Weekly Rainfall/Irrigation & Crop Water Use for July 6 – July 13: Rainfall = 2.0″ Irrigation = 0″ (0.0″ total for season) ET (Evapotranspiration) Reading: 1.4 Corn Water Use […] Continue reading → 
Nebraska On-Farm Research Network – June 2015 There is still time for agricultural producers to get involved with the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network’s 2015 projects. Growers who are interested in sidedressing a portion of fertilizer nitrogen are encouraged to take a look at Maize-N, a decision support tool for N recommendation. Nitrogen management for corn […] Continue reading →