Episodios

  • Soil Secrets: Subsurface Moisture

    Soil Secrets: Subsurface Moisture
    Jun 18 2024
    Join Mike Howell and guests Dr. Lee Burras and Rebecca Vittetoe as they chat about how soil moisture can impact your crops and nutrient management plans. Gain valuable insights into how subsurface moisture works and the innovative technologies we can use to measure it. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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    32 m
  • Fertility, Forage & The 4Rs

    Fertility, Forage & The 4Rs
    Jun 11 2024
    On this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell reconnects with Lyle Cowell, Senior Agronomist at Nutrien, to discuss how you can make the most out of your fertilizer during forage production. Mike and Lyle take a closer look at forage production in North America and how to best maintain soil fertility for maximum production. Learn more about the role of nitrogen in forage crops and best practices for 4R Nutrient Management in this week's episode of the Dirt. For more information on forage production, check out our forage guide: https://nutrien-ekonomics.com/agronomics/crop-guides/forage-nutrient-management-guide/ Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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    40 m
  • 12-time Pro Rodeo Announcer of the Year Talks Mental Health

    12-time Pro Rodeo Announcer of the Year Talks Mental Health
    Jun 4 2024
    Join Mike Howell as he chats with Brett Gardiner, 12-time Canadian Pro Rodeo announcer of the year. Brett and Mike continue the ongoing discussion about mental health in agriculture, focusing in on the impacts on males in the agriculture community. They chat stigma, getting over the initial barrier to seeking help and where to go for help when the need arises. For mental health support in Alberta, Canada visit agknow.ca In the United States, you can find your Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network regional information here: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/farm-ranch-stress-assistance-network-frsan Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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    51 m
  • Optimism Ahead: 2024 Global Weather Forecast

    Optimism Ahead: 2024 Global Weather Forecast
    May 28 2024
    Mike Howell reconnects with crowd-favorite Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions to discuss recent weather events like the derecho that hit Houston, wild solar activity and the shift from El Niño to La Niña. Eric then discusses some of the wider climate trends and crop impacts we’re seeing around the world as we head into summer. You won’t want to miss Eric Snodgrass’s depth of knowledge and expertise, so be sure to listen in. Check out ag-wx.com for all of Eric’s recent weather content.

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    34 m
  • Sulfur: More Than Just Fertilizer

    Sulfur: More Than Just Fertilizer
    May 21 2024
    Mike Howell connects with Craig Jorgenson, President and CEO of The Sulphur Institute to discuss the wider uses of sulfur. More than just the fourth major crop nutrient, this versatile element is an important industrial material to the mining, chemical and energy industries. It is also essential to producing other fertilizers, such as phosphate. Learn more about The Sulphur Institute at sulphurinstitute.org To discover the latest crop nutrition research, visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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    27 m
  • Reaching Out: Managing On-Farm Stress

    Reaching Out: Managing On-Farm Stress
    May 14 2024
    On this episode of The Dirt, host Mike Howell speaks with Dr. Florence Becot, a professor at Penn State University and lead of the Ag Safety and Health Program. They dive deeper into the impacts of mental health on the farm, where farmers can reach out for help, who else can help farmers who might be struggling or in a crisis, and how farmers can support other farmers not only in their communities but across the country. Find your Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network regional information here: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/farm-ranch-stress-assistance-network-frsan To discover the latest crop nutrition research, visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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    30 m
  • Put Your Soil Test to the Test

    Put Your Soil Test to the Test
    May 7 2024

    Soil testing offers a great perspective into your soil and nutrient management, but there are some factors to consider for getting the most accurate results. Listen as host Mike Howell visits with Dr. Bryan Hopkins on soil testing and the considerations you should make when testing and analyzing your soil results.

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    For further resources on soil sampling, check out our Soil Sampling 101 toolkit: https://nutrien-ekonomics.com/agronomics/toolkits/soil-sampling/
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    25 m
  • Decoding the Dicamba Dilemma

    Decoding the Dicamba Dilemma
    Apr 30 2024

    A recent court ruling essentially took several dicamba-based herbicides off the market for American farmers growing soybeans and cotton. Host Mike Howell and guest Tom Eubanks discuss the impact this will have on US-based soybean and cotton growers, what the courts have stated about remaining stocks of these products, and how growers can voice their concerns.

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    33 m