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How soil conditions & chemistry affect nitrogen loss
Nitrogen loss is the topic today on the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast. Soil conditions and chemistry are factors that make nitrogen prone to loss, but how does the ...
Variable rate nitrogen: What are we trying to accomplish?
On this episode of Advancing Nitrogen Smart, Brad and Dan take some of the mystery out of variable rate N. What are we trying to accomplish when we use a variable rate...
Nutrient management for irrigated crops in MN: Corn, potatoes, & edible beans
Today on the Nutrient Management Podcast we discuss nutrient management for irrigated crops in Minnesota. How many irrigated acres are there in Minnesota? What are som...
Sulfur management: In-season, source, carryover, soybean & more
This month's episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast is all about sulfur. Fertilizer guidelines go through changes periodically, but are there any upcoming changes ...
Manure sampling and testing: Variability, guidelines & safety for your operation
This week on Advancing Nitrogen Smart Melissa Wilson and Brad Carlson talk about manure sampling and testing. What are some sampling guidelines to be aware of in Minne...
More Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN): How is this N rec calculated?
Today on the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast series, Brad and Dan tell us how the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) approach to N rate recommendations is calculated. ...
Conducting on-farm research: Four Midwest experts weigh in on design tips, planning and more
Today on the Nutrient Management Podcast we discuss on-farm research. On-farm research has been here for decades - so what's new about it? What are management practice...
Accounting for soil and weather conditions: Methods and tools to help fine-tune your N
On this episode of Advancing Nitrogen Smart we discuss methods and tools to account for soil and weather conditions as you execute your nitrogen management strategy. W...
Why understanding the nitrogen cycle is key to managing soil fertility
Today on Advancing Nitrogen Smart we’re talking about the nitrogen cycle and managing soil fertility. What does 'the nitrogen cycle' mean, and how does it affect your ...
Cation exchange capacity & nutrient management: What does the data say?
Cation exchange capacity and cation balancing are the topics of the day in this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast. What are the definitions of cation exchange...
Nitrogen fertilizer management & surface water: Context, successes and challenges
Today on the Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast we discuss nitrogen fertilizer management and surface water issues. When did we first become aware of nitrates appearing ...
2025 Spring Fertilizer Outlook: What should MN farmers consider, avoid?
It's the end of March, which means it's time for the annual Spring Fertilizer Outlook. What are field conditions like throughout Minnesota? What early fertilizer appli...
Nitrogen management & groundwater: What to know
A lot of the conversation about nitrogen management centers around environmental issues, and in particular, nitrate levels in groundwater and surface water in Minnesot...
Nutrient management & cover crops: A research update across Minnesota
Today we talk with four panelists throughout Minnesota about nutrient management and cover crops. What are some results of new research looking into incorporating cove...
Nitrogen-fixing biologicals: What farmers should know
Today we’re talking all about nitrogen-fixing biologicals. What's the best definition of a biological or biostimulant? Are they fertilizers, pesticides - or neither? I...
Variable rate nitrogen: What farmers should know
Today we’re talking all about variable rate nitrogen. What underlying information do we need to make decisions about VRN? What areas in the field might be prone to N l...
25 Years of nutrient management: How have practices changed and evolved?
Here we are in 2025. Today on the Nutrient Management Podcast, our panelists talk about how the practice of nutrient management has changed over the last quarter centu...
Nitrogen conservation and water quality, Part 1: Tech, edge-of-field, & proactive management solutions
Nitrogen conservation and water quality are the subject of today's Advancing Nitrogen Smart episode. There's lots to cover so we're splitting the episode up into two p...
Nitrogen conservation and water quality, Part 2: Precision conservation, and future efficiencies
We continue our conversation about nitrogen conservation and water quality on Advancing Nitrogen Smart. Today in Part 2, Brad Carlson and Jeff Vetsch continue discussi...
Soybean nutrient management: IDC concerns, a research wrap-up, and looking ahead to 2025
Today on the podcast we focus on soybean nutrient management. Our four soybean and nutrient management panelists from across Minnesota and North Dakota explain their r...
Predicting nitrogen rates: Factors and resources for Minnesota farmers
After spending last episode talking about the background and history of nitrogen rate recommendations in Minnesota, today on episode 14 we’re talking about what to kee...
The history of N rate recommendations in Minnesota: What farmers should know
Today Brad and Dan explore the background and rationale behind nitrogen rate recommendations in Minnesota. How have Minnesota's N rate recommendations evolved over tim...
Nitrogen loss: Lessons learned from the 2024 growing season
Nitrogen loss: Lessons learned from the 2024 growing season is the big topic on today's episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast. What N application practices looked...
Nitrification inhibitors in detail: Important information to help delay N loss
In episode 12 of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart series Brad and Dan talk in detail about nitrification inhibitors. What are the two types of inhibitors, and what are bes...
A difference in degrees: Fall application efficiency at 50 Fahrenheit
Today we’re talking all about fall application. What's the first thing farmers should know about applying in fall? What’s the difference in N efficiency at 50 the degr...
Liming and pH: Timing, economics, materials, and more
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, our panelists discuss liming in detail. What kind of variation is there in liming recommendations? Since pH changes...
Fall manure application: Optimal strategies for Minnesota farmers
In this episode of Advancing Nitrogen Smart, Melissa Wilson, Extension manure management specialist joins Brad Carlson to discuss fall manure application. What are the...
Your optimal N rate: Understanding its impact on yield, water quality, and the bottom line
In this episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart series, we discuss probably the most important topic for many farmers - rate. What makes both over-application and unde...
Fall fertilizer outlook for 2024: Current conditions, soil testing, and farmer finances
This episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast is our annual fall fertilizer outlook. After such a challenging growing season throughout most of the state, how do thi...
Timing nitrogen efficiently: How to maximize yield while mitigating risk
In the 8th episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart series, we’re taking about timing. What makes understanding timing crucial to using nitrogen efficiently? Should gro...
