This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. It is that time of year again to consider planting soybeans. Nebraska research shows that for every day after May 1st, we lose ½ bu/ac per day of yield potential. That equates to a 7.5 bu/ac loss in yield potential by the middle of […] Continue reading → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. It has been a busy week for spraying burndown and soil applied herbicides. Winter annual weeds such as tansy mustard, field pennycress, and henbit had good growth with the warmer than normal March. Let’s answer three questions for you in the next minute. First, […] Continue reading → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. Last week I discussed management practices to alleviate iron deficiency chlorosis in soybeans. Visit croptechcafe.org to listen to last week’s radio message. Zinc deficiency in corn is the other main micronutrient deficiency concern in the area. Zinc deficiency in corn occurs more frequently in […] Continue reading → 
Reprinted from Crop Watch Figure 1. The large number and size of nodules is one sign of an adequate environment for nitrogen fixation by Bradyrhizobium species. (Photo by Nathan Mueller) In an effort to ensure profitable production on the estimated 5.1 million acres of soybeans in 2015, Nebraska farmers are scrutinizing inputs and really focusing […] Continue reading → 
Yield monitor data is one of the most valuable pieces of farm information that is gathered each year. Utilizing yield, soil, and input data to its fullest potential is the objective in developing an integrated agronomic management system. Nathan Mueller, Nebraska Extension Cropping Systems Educator. Continue reading → 
Link to the recorded Ag Tile Drainage Meeting: Click Here Continue reading → This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. Last week I discussed that iron in soybeans and zinc in corn are usually the only micronutrient problems in East Central Nebraska. Visit croptechcafe.org to listen to last week’s radio message. Iron deficiency chlorosis in soybeans or sometimes called “Platte Valley Yellows” has […] Continue reading →