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Sulfur: More Than Just Fertilizer

The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast

Release Date: 05/21/2024

Managing Soybean's Yield Robbing Diseases show art Managing Soybean's Yield Robbing Diseases

The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast

What are some of the most common diseases that soybean growers face? How does soil fertility, crop rotation, soil moisture and the weather impact disease management? How do soil health and disease management go hand-in-hand?   Tune into this week's episode as Mike Howell chats with soybean specialist, Dr. Wade Webster, to explore best practices and research-driven solutions for disease management. From white mold to soybean cyst nematode, this episode will help you explore common soybean diseases and effective management tools for a greater yield and ROI this season.   Looking for...

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The Path to Pasture Profitability show art The Path to Pasture Profitability

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How can you enhance your forage production to improve profitability? What are some of the most common challenges that cattle producers face in creating profitability on their beef operations? How can you elevate your livestock grazing system to enhance profitability?   Tune in as Mike Howell and special guest, Carson Roberts from the University of Missouri, sit down to share their insights and discuss new and upcoming research and findings. From Roberts' current research insights to his plans for future projects on milo and native forages, we uncover it all.   Looking for the latest...

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Sulfur and Nitrogen, The Dynamic Duo show art Sulfur and Nitrogen, The Dynamic Duo

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How can you achieve the right balance of sulfur and nitrogen in your soil? What effect do these two nutrients have on plant nutrition and crop yield? How do sulfur and nitrogen work together in the field?   Tune in to this week's episode as Mike Howell sits down with Senior Agronimist, Dr. Alan Blaylock, to uncover the relationship between sulfur and nitrogen. From achieving balanced nutrition and addressing deficiencies to the latest research in the industry, this episode digs into everything you need to know about sulfur and nitrogen management and growing healthy crops.   Looking...

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Celebrating 65 Years of Potash Production show art Celebrating 65 Years of Potash Production

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Join Mike Howell and special guest, Nutrien's Senior Vice President of Potash Operations, Trevor Berg, as they celebrate 65 years of potash production in Saskatchewan, Canada.   Follow Nutrien's journey in potash, from the first Patience Lake mine in 1959 to producing over 20% of the world's potash supply, we dig into it all. Uncover the volunteers, community members and employees who work together to mine this valuable resource, and learn more about the history of potash production and mining in the province of Saskatchewan.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit...

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Turning to the Tropics: Farming's Future show art Turning to the Tropics: Farming's Future

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Travel to Trinidad in this week's episode as we discuss agriculture and farming in Trinidad and Tobago. What crops are most commonly grown in the region? What challenges do growers face in crop production? What opportunities are available for farmers in Trinidad and Tobago? And how will Nutrien's Model Farm and Agricultural Resource Centre change the future of farming? We uncover it all.   Listeners will walk away with a strong understanding of agriculture in the Trinidad and Tobago region and how Nutrien is working to support their goal of reducing their food import bill by 25% by 2025....

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Weathered But Strong: Rebuilding Georgia's Agriculture Sector show art Weathered But Strong: Rebuilding Georgia's Agriculture Sector

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In this special episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell is joined by Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall to delve into the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Georgia's agricultural sector. Tune in as they explore the challenges faced by farmers in the aftermath of this natural disaster, including crop destruction, infrastructure damage, and economic losses.   For more information on how you can help, or to donate to Georgia farmers, visit The Weathered But Strong: Hurricane Relief Fund is a cross-industry fundraising initiative aimed at supporting Georgia farmers impacted by...

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Soil Synergies: New Research & Trials show art Soil Synergies: New Research & Trials

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Tune in to this week's episode of The Dirt as Mike Howell sits down with Dr. John Jones to discuss his new agronomic role at the University of Illinois and his important research in soil fertility and agronomy.   Take a close look at Dr. Jones' areas of research and the agronomic challenges he is helping producers solve. From the relationship between soil properties and nutrient use efficiency to soil acidity and liming recommendations, we dig into the research and trials that Jones is performing to support farmers across the state.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition...

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Building Banks and Boosting Yields show art Building Banks and Boosting Yields

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This week, Mike Howell sits down with Brady Goettl, the new Assistant Professor of Extension Soil Science with North Dakota State University. From building banks to boosting yields, we uncover expert insights to help North Dakota growers.   Tune in as we discuss navigating nutrient management in North Dakota and the importance of supporting your soil. What research has been done to support North Dakota farmers? What unique challenges does the state face in crop production, and how can we address them? Uncover everything you need to know about nutrient management in North Dakota today....

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Lessons in La Niña: Fall 2024 Weather Update show art Lessons in La Niña: Fall 2024 Weather Update

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Take a quick trip around the globe with crowd favorite, Nutrien Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist, Eric Snodgrass. Join us as we explore recent weather patterns, tropical systems and atmospheric events that will impact agricultural production around the world.   We go all in on the weather—from recent hurricane activity and bouts of drought to the newly brewing La Niña. What does the current weather outlook tell us about our fall and winter seasons? How will it impact crop production around the globe? Tune in to hear Eric's expert predictions and insights.   Check...

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Rotational Grazing: A Recipe for Regenerative Ag show art Rotational Grazing: A Recipe for Regenerative Ag

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Rotational grazing offers a variety of benefits to growers, their crops and livestock. From enhancing cattle productivity to improving forage stands, rotations provide us with substanial value.   Gain valuable insights into the benefits of rotational grazing and the technologies that have advanced its efficiency from Brianna Elliot, Techgonomist at Olds College. This episode of The Dirt will provide growers with helpful information about the reality of rotational grazing and its impact on sustainability based on research performed at Olds College.   To learn more about projects that...

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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
 
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