The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast

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An eKonomics podKast featuring down-and-dirty agronomic science to help grow crops and bottom lines. Inspired by nutrien-eKonomics.com, farming's go-to information resource, we break down the latest crop nutrition research and news — helping farmers make better business decisions through actionable insights.

  1. Do You Know The Value Of Your Crop Residue?

    5d ago

    Do You Know The Value Of Your Crop Residue?

    The residue your crops leave behind is going to impact next season's crop whether you think about it or not.   Too much residue can create challenges like disease pressure and poor planting conditions. Too little can leave topsoil exposed. Managed properly, crop residue can help build soil health, support better planting conditions and cycle nutrients back into the soil.   So how should we think about managing it? Dr. Cassidy Million, VP of Science at BW Fusion, joins us to explore why residue management is becoming increasingly important, the ROI it can provide and what growers can do to support residue breakdown in the field.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

    27 min
  2. Replacing What's Removed: Phosphorus And Potassium

    May 26

    Replacing What's Removed: Phosphorus And Potassium

    What happens when crops remove phosphorus and potassium from the soil, and what does it take to replenish them?   In this episode, we're in the classroom at Mississippi State University sitting down with Dr. Vaughn Reed to explore how to manage nutrient removal and replenishment by thinking about your soil like a bank account.   From what's immediately available to the crop versus what takes time to become available, to how different soils respond to replenishment and the economics of rebuilding fertility levels, we break down how phosphorus and potassium behave in the soil and how to think about removal and replacement across soil types.   Plus, Dr. Reed shares what growers should consider when making replenishment decisions under tight margins, and answers questions about removal and replacement from across the classroom.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

    46 min
  3. Sustainability Starts With Good Agronomy

    May 19

    Sustainability Starts With Good Agronomy

    Sustainability is talked about everywhere these days, but what does it actually mean for agriculture?   In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Romero, Senior Sustainability Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to break it down in practical terms. For Carlos, sustainability isn't abstract, it's good agronomy that works both economically and environmentally.   They discuss how Canadian farmers are putting this into practice through 4R Nutrient Stewardship and no-till farming, and how Nutrien is helping scale those efforts through its FarmSmart programs.   From supporting large-scale nitrogen initiatives to helping growers access sustainable incentives, this episode explores how sustainability is measured, rewarded and expanded across Western Canadian agriculture.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

    16 min
  4. The Evolution Of Ag Tech And What Comes Next

    May 12

    The Evolution Of Ag Tech And What Comes Next

    Agriculture has changed a lot over the last 20 years, and it's not slowing down.   In this episode, we sit down with Ben Graham, President of AdFarm, to explore what's evolved, from how farmers get their information to the rapid rise of on-farm technology. They dig into why some innovations take off faster than others, how farmers decide what tech is actually worth using and what the next 20-25 years of farming could look like.   From AI to fully autonomous equipment, the future of agriculture is being shaped right now, but challenges like trust, regulation and usability will shape how fast it gets there.   Explore how agriculture has changed, how technologies get adopted and the innovations shaping what comes next.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visitnutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

    37 min
  5. How Nitrogen Fertilizer Is Made

    May 5

    How Nitrogen Fertilizer Is Made

    Ever wondered how the nitrogen fertilizer you apply is actually produced?   In this episode, we sit down with Chris Boyda, Senior Manager of Operations at Nutrien's Redwater nitrogen facility, to explore the full process behind nitrogen fertilizer production. From how ammonia is made to how it's converted into products like urea, UAN and ammonium sulfate, Chris breaks down what happens inside one of the largest fertilizer plants in Canada.   Learn how the fertilizers you rely on are produced and delivered to your farm, and what it takes to make it all happen safely and efficiently.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics   Nutrien, Chris Boyda, Redwater Nitrogen Facility, Nitrogen production, Alberta, Ammonia production, Urea production, UAN solution, Ammonium nitrate, Ammonium sulfate, Fertilizer production, Liquid nitrogen, Granular nitrogen, Nutrien nitrogen plant, Agronomy podcast, Nitrogen fertilizers, Fertilizer manufacturing, Fertilizer production Canada, Ammonia

    21 min
  6. Your Prairie Weather Forecast

    Apr 28

    Your Prairie Weather Forecast

    Every season in the Canadian Prairies comes down to one thing: the weather. With a short growing window, everything rides on how conditions unfold.   In this episode, meteorologist David Spence breaks down how winter set the stage for spring, where moisture levels stand across the Prairies, and what conditions could look like heading into seeding. While much of the region has pulled out of short-term drought and field are shaping up well, deeper moisture concerns still linger (especially in southern Alberta).   As El Niño develops, David explores how this could setup a hotter, drier summer and what that could mean for crops across the Prairies.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

    19 min
  7. Making Time To Be More Intentional On The Farm

    Apr 21

    Making Time To Be More Intentional On The Farm

    If you spend just 14 minutes a day differently, what could that do for you and your farm?   On this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell sits down with Angie Traetow to talk about what it looks like to be more intentional on the farm and in everyday life.   They explore how a small shift in how you use your time can add up over the course of a year, and why stepping back from the day-to-day to think about the big picture truly matters. From thinking more strategically about the markets and new technology to long-term planning like succession, taking a more intentional approach can have a lasting impact in your life and your operation.   Angie shares personal examples from her own farm and challenges listeners to spend just one percent of their day more intentionally.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

    17 min
  8. What Your Standard Soil Test Isn't Telling You

    Apr 14

    What Your Standard Soil Test Isn't Telling You

    You're applying the nutrients your crops need, but is your soil actually able to deliver them? Your standard soil test might not be giving you the full picture of what's actually happening beneath the surface.   In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with Dr. Elizabeth French, Soil Biology Manager at Waypoint Analytical, to explore what traditional soil tests may be missing, and how biological soil testing can help answer questions around nutrient availability and cycling, soil health and overall crop performance.   Together, they explore how biological soil testing is helping us better understand soil biology and what's in the soil, what these tests can reveal about a soil's microbial activity and productivity and how this insight can lead to stronger agronomic decisions.   Tune in to learn how biological soil testing works and how it can help you evaluate and support soil health and fertility across fields.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics

    15 min
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An eKonomics podKast featuring down-and-dirty agronomic science to help grow crops and bottom lines. Inspired by nutrien-eKonomics.com, farming's go-to information resource, we break down the latest crop nutrition research and news — helping farmers make better business decisions through actionable insights.

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