The Natural Fertlizer Podcast

Abe Sandquist
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Natural Fertilizer Services in Woodbine, Iowa has been pioneering completing the nutrient cycle since 2007. Our in-win-win-win mission is simple help Midwestern farmers enhance over 50,000 acres while creating jobs and building partnerships throughout the nutrient cycle. When we work together, organic resources become opportunities, compliance becomes profitable, and every participant benefits from a stronger, more sustainable agricultural system. Nature designed a perfect system where nutrients flow continuously—from soil to crops to consumption and back to soil. Today, valuable organic nutrients from feedlots and food processors represent an untapped opportunity to enhance this natural cycle while creating value for everyone involved. Natural Fertilizer connects these nutrient streams with farmers seeking to build healthier, more productive soil. We help feedlots and processors transform compliance requirements into revenue opportunities. We provide farmers with professionally managed natural fertility that complements their existing programs. And we strengthen Iowa's agricultural economy by keeping nutrients and value local. In this Podcast channel, our founder Abe Sandquist, will do his best to explain in detail how the nutrient cycle affects our world and what can be done to improve soil health so future generations of farmers, Americans, and the rest of the world can establish a sea change in the approach to soil cultivation.

Episodes

  1. Natural Fertilizer vs Chemicals: The Future of Soil Health with Bioferm

    APR 4

    Natural Fertilizer vs Chemicals: The Future of Soil Health with Bioferm

    We’ve been talking a lot about soil health and natural systems lately, and this conversation really puts things into perspective. I sat down with Wolfgang from Bio xG to go deeper into what they’ve been building with Bioferm and why taking a more natural, biology-first approach might be the key to improving soil performance long term. We get into how complex these systems really are, why isolating single nutrients doesn’t tell the full story, and how plants, microbes, and organic compounds all work together in ways we’re still trying to fully understand. We also talk about nutrient efficiency, real-world results, and what this could mean when you’re actually applying it in the field. If you’re thinking about soil health, fertilizers, or just trying to get more out of your program without overcomplicating things, this is worth a watch. For more info, check out our website. https://naturalfertilizerservices.com/

    29 min
  2. How Food Waste Can Transform Modern Agriculture

    APR 3

    How Food Waste Can Transform Modern Agriculture

    We talk a lot about waste, but what if most of it isn’t really waste at all, just nutrients in the wrong place? That shift in perspective changes everything. What the food industry throws away every day still holds value, and the real opportunity is figuring out how to put it back where it belongs. That’s where Waste Into Nutrient Recovery (WINR) comes in. The idea is simple: take those organic streams, process them the right way, and return them to the soil as a resource. When done right, it creates a system where everyone benefits, the supplier reduces risk, the farmer gains a more stable and efficient input, and the environment gets a more responsible approach. Long term, this isn’t just about managing waste, it’s about rebuilding how we think about fertility, sustainability, and food production. Instead of relying only on extracted inputs, the focus shifts toward completing the cycle and working closer with how nature was designed to function. For more info, check out our website. https://naturalfertilizerservices.com/

    31 min
  3. How to Improve Soil Health and Farm Productivity | The Soil First Method

    MAR 17

    How to Improve Soil Health and Farm Productivity | The Soil First Method

    Healthy soil is the foundation of productive farming. When soil structure, biology, and nutrient management work together, crops grow stronger, yields increase, and farms become more resilient over time. The Soil First system focuses on renewing soil health, fueling crops with nutrients at the right time, and supporting plant development throughout the season. By improving soil structure, stimulating microbial activity, and managing nutrients more efficiently, farmers can build a system that produces stronger crops while protecting the long-term productivity of their land. Taking care of the soil today means creating better yields, stronger plants, and a more sustainable future for the next generation of farmers. For more info, check out our website. https://naturalfertilizerservices.com/

    39 min
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Natural Fertilizer Services in Woodbine, Iowa has been pioneering completing the nutrient cycle since 2007. Our in-win-win-win mission is simple help Midwestern farmers enhance over 50,000 acres while creating jobs and building partnerships throughout the nutrient cycle. When we work together, organic resources become opportunities, compliance becomes profitable, and every participant benefits from a stronger, more sustainable agricultural system. Nature designed a perfect system where nutrients flow continuously—from soil to crops to consumption and back to soil. Today, valuable organic nutrients from feedlots and food processors represent an untapped opportunity to enhance this natural cycle while creating value for everyone involved. Natural Fertilizer connects these nutrient streams with farmers seeking to build healthier, more productive soil. We help feedlots and processors transform compliance requirements into revenue opportunities. We provide farmers with professionally managed natural fertility that complements their existing programs. And we strengthen Iowa's agricultural economy by keeping nutrients and value local. In this Podcast channel, our founder Abe Sandquist, will do his best to explain in detail how the nutrient cycle affects our world and what can be done to improve soil health so future generations of farmers, Americans, and the rest of the world can establish a sea change in the approach to soil cultivation.

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