Nathan Mueller - Extension Educator

Nathan Mueller

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Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 10 University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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PO Box 978 306 W 3rd St Wilber NE 68465-0978

Work 402-821-2151

nathan.mueller@unl.edu

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Nathan serves as the Cropping Systems Extension Educator in Wilber, NE. After growing up on the family dairy farm northeast of Fremont, he earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in agronomy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a PhD in agronomy from Kansas State University. His master’s degree focused on sediment and phosphorus movement in agricultural watersheds. His PhD research focused on soil fertility in corn and soybeans. Previous experience includes working for the Indiana State Department of Ag – Soil Conservation Division as a Resource Specialist Team Leader and assistant professor at SDSU serving as the state extension agronomist.

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Ph D, Kansas State University, 2012
MS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005

icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions

Effects of cultivars and nitrogen management on wheat grain yield and protein, Agronomy Journal, September 2021

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NE On-Farm Resrch-Soybean Brd EST 21-22, Ne Soybean Board, October 2021

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Winter Wheat Production in a Corn-Soybean Rotation, South Dakota Agri-Business Association, Sioux Falls, SD

icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors

2018 New Horizon Award, Nebraska Agribusiness Club, 2018
ASA Extension Education Community Award - Digital Decision Aids - 1st place, American Society of Agronomy, 2021

Area: Saline, Jefferson and Gage Counties

Degrees and Certifications
B.S. Agronomy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005
M.S. Agronomy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2007
Ph.D. Agronomy, Kansas State University, 2012
Certified Crop Adviser - NE #106079
Areas of Focus: Precision ag data management, on-farm research, soil fertility and plant nutrition, eastern Nebraska cropping systems
Twitter: @croptechcafe
Blog: Crop Tech Cafe

Q and A: Should I Keep My Initial Corn Stand or Replant?

May 13, 2016

When deciding whether to replant a less than optimum corn stand, consider current stand, potential yield, and potential yield of replanted crop at this point in the season. The authors guide you through the process of assessing the stand, and next steps, if necessary.

Corn seedlings in flooded field — Figure 1. Corn seedlings growing in flooded field.

How Saturated Soils Affect Germination, Seedling Growth

May 12, 2016

Similar to last year’s heavy rains in early May, rain on May 9 and May 10-11 in portions of Nebraska have caused ponding and flooding across some fields. As of Sunday, May 8, USDA-NASS reported that 57% of Nebraska's corn was planted that is behind the 71% planting progress in 2015 but close to the

Photos of canopy closure based on various planting dates — Figure 3. Canopy cover in early July for each planting date in a 2015 Nebraska study. Authors note that fields that have closed canopy and are "green to the eye by the 4th of July" make the best use of sunlight to generate top yields.PD = planting date.

Early Bird Gets the Worm: Benefits of Early Soybean Planting

April 20, 2016

Weather during the growing season (sunlight, temperature, and rainfall) will ultimately determine the soybean yield potential in a given year. While it is difficult to predict the weather ahead, you have an opportunity to manage your planting date to increase the odds of achieving a higher yield in 2016.

Inoculating Your Soybeans: When, Where, Why?

April 20, 2016

Nebraska farmers must scrutinize inputs and focus on finding profit for their estimated 5.3 million soybean acres in 2016.

ILeVO Seed Treatment Shows Promise for Sudden Death Syndrome

April 6, 2016

As Nebraska farmers prepare for soybean planting, they have a new option for controlling sudden death syndrome (SDS).

2016 Precision Ag Workshops: Get More Value From Your Data

November 25, 2015

Learn how to extract more information from your precision agriculture data at the 2016 Nebraska Extension Precision Ag Data Management workshops this January. Presentations and hands-on exercises will cover

Assessing Corn Replant Options

May 22, 2015

Discussion of factors to consider when deciding whether to replant, including plant populations, yield potential, hybrid changes, and weed management.

Corn and Soybean Survival in Saturated and Flooded Soils

May 7, 2015

Several factors affect corn and soybean survival in flooded soils at early season growth stages. The oxygen supply in saturated soils becomes depleted within about 48 hours. Cool air temperatures will help increase the possibility of survival, but germinating seed and plants would not be expected to survive more than four days.