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How soil water storage, temperature, and the nitrogen cycle help MN farmers make key decisions
In the 5th episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart series, we’re talking about the ways the soil stores water, and how nitrogen transformers in that soil under differe...
Sidedressing nitrogen: What should growers keep in mind when applying in-season?
In the 4th episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart series, we’re talking in-depth about sidedress. What are the growth stages critical to growers when sidedressing? Wh...
Supplemental nitrogen fertilizer: Is it time to pull the trigger?
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about supplemental nitrogen fertilizer. What are conditions like around the state? What practices do ...
Nitrogen-fixing biological products: Four Midwest experts weigh in on industry claims, on-farm research tips, and more
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking all about biologicals. What should companies consider as they test their biological products? Can gro...
Carryover nitrogen: A potential credit for N fertilizer reduction in Minnesota
In this episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast series, we’re talking all about carryover nitrogen. Our two panelists explain what carryover nitrogen is, how a...
Statewide best management practices for nitrogen: A valuable resource for Minnesota growers
In this episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart series, we’re talking in-depth about nitrogen best management practices. How are BMPs calculated, and how do they chang...
Nitrogen Smart is going digital! Podcasts, videos will help more farmers improve N fertilizer practices
Understanding how nitrogen behaves in the environment is more important than ever. Having access to unbiased, research-based information is crucial for growers as they...
Nitrogen placement: What Minnesota farmers should know about depth, incorporation, loss pathways, and more
Understanding how nitrogen behaves in the environment is more important than ever. And when growers have access to unbiased, research-based information, they’re better...
Nitrogen and sulfur: In-season application, nutrient interactions, precision tech & more
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about nitrogen and sulfur application. What does current nitrogen and sulfur research mean for Minnes...
Soybean fertilizer management: IDC, sulfur, P and K soil tests, and more
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about soybean fertilizer management. What should farmers who are growing soybeans this year be thinki...
Spring fertilizer outlook: Key decisions after a warm winter
This episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast is our 2024 Spring fertilizer outlook: Key decisions after a warm winter. What are the field conditions our panelists a...
Cover crops in Minnesota: Recent challenges and future solutions
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about cover crops in Minnesota: Recent challenges and future solutions. What were the cover crop issu...
AFREC research roundup: 2023 nutrient management findings
This episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast is our 2023 AFREC research roundup. What is AFREC and how does it help our panelists conduct their research? What AFREC...
Nitrogen management in southeast Minnesota: What's the situation and what's being done?
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about nitrogen management and water quality in southeast Minnesota. What is the situation in southeas...
Edge of field N and P reduction strategies: What to know about conservation drainage practices
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about edge of field N and P reduction strategies. What is an edge of field practice and why are they ...
Fall soil sampling
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about fall soil sampling. What do conditions look like around the state? Is there a best time to take...
Fall manure best practices
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about fall manure best practices. What are some best management practices for the fall manure applica...
2023 Fall Fertilizer Outlook
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about the fall fertilizer outlook for 2023. What are growing conditions looking like around the state...
Measuring and building soil carbon
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about measuring and building soil carbon, and some challenges and solutions for farmers and researche...
In-season nitrogen decision tools
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re discussing nitrogen decision tools. How much are we actually at risk of losing fall or spring applied nitroge...
Soybean fertilizer management
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re discussing soybean fertilizer management. What does the research say on whether foliar application of liquid ...
2023 Spring fertilizer outlook
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about the spring fertilizer outlook for 2023. Will the dry conditions last year have repercussions fo...
Fertilizing lawns and gardens
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about fertilizing lawns and gardens. Why is proper nutrient management for lawns and gardens importan...
Watershed planning and nitrate reduction
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about watershed planning and nitrate reduction. What are watershed plans and what goes into them? How...
Variable Rate Technology
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about variable rate technology. What are some reasons that farmers might want to use variable-rate fe...
Biostimulants
In this episode, three University of Minnesota experts discuss biostimulants. What's new on the topic of biostimulants? What new research is there related to biostimul...
Soil Test Myths
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about soil test myths. First, why is it important to discuss these pervasive myths surrounding soil t...
Sugarbeet nutrient management
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we discuss surgarbeet nutrient management. How did Minnesota become the nation's top sugarbeet producer? What are s...
P and K Guidelines
In this episode, we’re talking about phosphorus and potassium guidelines. Why do P and K guidelines differ from state to state? What is the best way to collect soil sa...
Cover crops
In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking about cover crops. What should farmers who are considering growing cover crops this year be thinking ...
