Nathan Mueller
faculty
- Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 10 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
PO Box 978 306 W 3rd St
Wilber
NE
68465-0978
US
Work
402-821-2151
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.
icon-academic-capEducation
- 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
icon-business-chartResearch & Grants
- NE On-Farm Resrch-Soybean Brd EST 21-22, Ne Soybean Board, October 2021
icon-keynotePresentations
- 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
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
Nebraska 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Set for July 11
May 16, 2024
This year's 4Rs Field Day will feature a demonstration on UNL's newly developed web-based N tool, designed to increase efficiency of nitrogen use, as well as ease of record-keeping.
Fusarium Head Blight Management
May 15, 2024
The frequent rainfall events in late April and early May in southeast Nebraska have set the stage for a potential 2024 Fusarium outbreak. Nebraska Extension outlines fungicide application timing and other management considerations.
Wheat Disease Update: Stripe Rust Confirmed in Nebraska
May 10, 2024
The appearance of wheat disease has increased in Nebraska, with new observations of stripe rust in several counties and low levels of barley yellow dwarf and leaf spot diseases.
Wheat Disease Update for May 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
Diseases observed in Nebraska wheat fields so far this growing season have been minimal, but producers should be on the lookout for stripe rust, as infections have been identified in two southern Nebraska counties.
Highboy Cover Crop Interseeding Project Fall 2023 Updates
March 28, 2024
Researchers share insights from the second year of the study, wherein they experimented with delayed interseeding dates to maximize cover crop establishment.
2023 Southeast Nebraska Alfalfa and Wheat Expo Set for Aug. 24
August 17, 2023
This year's expo will feature seminars and research updates on the UNL wheat breeding program, wheat fungicide seed treatments, alfalfa variety selection, alfalfa aphids and weevils, and more.
Update on Rust Diseases of Wheat – June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023
Stripe rust and leaf rust were observed in Nebraska fields this week; however, these diseases are not expected to cause significant yield reductions due to their late arrival in the wheat growing season.
Wheat Management Field Day June 8 Near Diller
June 1, 2023
The field day will include a tour of wheat variety strip-trials and discussion on disease, nitrogen and other crop management considerations, NRCS incentives and news from the Nebraska Wheat Board.