
32 episodes

FIELD NOTES FROM KOCH AGRONOMIC SERVICES Chuck Zimmerman
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) will break down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Crop science experts and others in the agriculture industry will discuss topics ranging from nitrogen loss and soil health to ways growers can increase operational efficiencies.
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Research Helping Growers Feed the World
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less.
In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of research in agronomic inputs. Two scientists with KAS, Stacey Wertz and Harjot Dhaliwal will talk about the challenges and rewards of working behind the scenes to maximize yields. They’ll tell us what grower feedback has meant to two products, CENTURO and PROTIVATE, as they are out in the fields actively helping growers feed the world. -
Reaping the benefits of cover crops
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less.
In this episode, we’ll learn more about the benefits of cover crops and how they can fit into your nutrient management plan. KAS technical agronomists, Lacie Thomas and Evan King, discuss how cover crops can become a cash crop, improve soil health and also act as nitrogen scavengers. -
Vital Tools in Range and Pasture Management
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less.
In this episode, we’re discussing pasture and range management with our KAS experts, Technical Agronomist, Lacie Thomas, and Territory Business Manager, Ryan Walker. They’ll address pasture management and the inputs needed to maximize yield potential and protect soil health on grazing land. -
Episode 29 - Micronutrient Deficiencies
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less.
In this episode, we’re talking about micronutrient deficiencies. We’ll learn what growers can do to optimize their crops’ yield potential and how growers in each region can utilize testing and solutions to overcome limiting factors. We’ll speak with KAS technical agronomist, TJ Bingham, and product manager, Brandon Peterson. They’ll discuss the need for micronutrients and what solutions growers need to reach maximum yield potential in their regions. -
Episode 28 - The Dangers of Drought
The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less.
In this episode, we’re talking about drought dangers growers face as it pertains to soil health and nutrients in the field. We’ll speak with KAS technical agronomist, Matt Fryer and Kansas grower, Tim Turek. They’ll discuss the impact drought has on soil fertility and the tools growers have available to help their crops overcome these limiting factors and increase to maximum yield potential. -
Episode 27 - Input Costs and Protecting Your Investment
In this episode, we welcome two KAS experts to discuss input costs. Regional technical agronomist, Evan King, and product manager, Brandon Peterson, talk about how not protecting nitrogen inputs can have a negative impact on a grower’s profits. They also share ways growers can overcome limiting factors to ensure their crops are getting the vital nutrients they need to achieve maximum yield potential for the best return on investment.
Customer Reviews
Nitrogen explained
There were lots of great nuggets of information in this podcast - many things I didn’t know about nitrogen. Like how nitrogen helps to make plants grow - really interesting to know exactly how that works.