The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast

In this episode of The Dirt, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr. Cristie Preston and Mike Howell share crop updates from their respective geographies in Kansas and Mississippi and dig into a discussion on double crop soybeans. To discover the latest crop nutrition news and research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Magnesium is one of the primary macronutrients plants require to meet sufficient crop yield and quality. In this episode of The Dirt Nutrien Director of Agronomy Dr. Karl Wyant joins Mike Howell to dig into the role of magnesium in plants, common fertilizer sources and soil management to avoid nutrient deficiency. To learn more about essential nutrients such as magnesium and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com.

Agricultural markets have been exceptionally dynamic lately with a number of factors impacting supply and demand. From supply chain disruptions to energy prices and world events, Nutrien Senior Analyst Mark Tully joins Mike Howell to dig into the factors affecting commodity prices, and ultimately, farmers' bottom lines. To discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Today's episode of The Dirt takes a look at calcium as one of the essential nutrients for plant growth. Dr. John Halvin of North Carolina State University joins Mike Howell to dig into the role of calcium in plants, common fertilizer sources, the relationship between calcium and soil pH, and nutrient deficiency. To learn more about essential nutrients such as calcium and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Today's episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth with a discussion on sulfur. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr. Alan Blaylock and Sulphur Institute Agronomist Ron Olson join Mike Howell live from the Sulphur World Symposium to dig into the role of sulfur in plants, common fertilizer sources, deficiency symptoms and more. To learn more about essential nutrients such as sulfur and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Today's episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth with a discussion on potassium. Dr. Antoni Mallarino from Iowa State University joins Mike Howell to dig into the role of potassium in plants, common fertilizer sources, plant availability and more. To learn more about essential nutrients such as potassium and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

We can't control the weather, but we can help you understand the key factors that will effect weather conditions this summer. On this episode of The Dirt Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, digs into severe weather potential in May and shares predictions for the summer forecast that will set the stage for farmers during this highly volatile market. To discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com To sign up for Eric's daily weather newsletter visit info.nutrien.com/snodgrass_weather

Today's episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth with a discussion on phosphorus. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr. Cristie Preston joins Mike Howell to dig into the function of phosphorus in plants, common fertilizer sources, application, and deficiency symptoms. To learn more about essential nutrients such as phosphorus and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Commodity, fertilizer, and fuel prices are on everyone's minds for the 2022 growing season. In this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell is joined by Chris Reynolds, Nutrien Senior Vice President of Sales, to dig into supply chain factors driving the commodity and fertilizer markets today. To discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Today's episode of The Dirt continues our conversation about the importance of nitrogen in plant growth. Dr. Hunter Frame, Field Agronomist with Virginia Tech, joins the show again to dig into the forms of nitrogen loss, types of nitrogen fertilizers, and application changes during times of high fertilizer and fuel costs. To learn more about essential nutrients such as nitrogen and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Today's episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth. Why is nitrogen such an important nutrient for crop production? What does it do within the plant? Dr. Hunter Frame, Field Agronomist with Virginia Tech, joins the show to dig into the role of nitrogen in plants. To learn more about essential nutrients such as nitrogen and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Today's episode of The Dirt begins a series looking at each of the essential nutrients for plant growth, how the plants obtain them, the different forms of these nutrients, and what they do inside plants. Nutrien Interim Director of Agronomy Dr. Alan Blaylock joins the show to break down these essential nutrients and dig deeper in to three of the major nutrient categories. To learn more about essential nutrients and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com.

In this episode of The Dirt we're digging into soil pH—why it's so important, how we manage it, and how we can alter the soil pH. Mike Howell is joined by Dr. Larry Oldham with Mississippi State University and Dr. Clain Jones with Montana State University to dig into this discussion on soil pH. To learn more about soil fertility and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Every growing season brings with it new challenges and opportunities. In this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell sits down with farmers Taylor Butterworth, William Atkins, and Ted Kendall at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show to discuss their plans for #Plant22. What are the biggest challenges for this coming year? How will you overcome these challenges? What will you change in your production system? What kind of opportunities do you see for this year? Tune in to hear from this group of farmers. To discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

Last time on The Dirt we talked about the importance of soil sampling and how to collect good soil samples. In this episode we take what we've learned to the next level and talk about interpreting a soil test report. Dr. Nathan Slaton with the University of Arkansas joins The Dirt to help us better understand how to interpret a soil test report. To learn more about soil test data and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com

In the first episode of The Dirt with Mike Howell, Dr. Oscar Ruiz with Waypoint Analytical joins the show to talk through soil sampling. From what a soil sample is to the process of collecting the best sample, Dr. Ruiz shares how farmers and agronomists can ensure they get the most accurate data from each sample. To learn more about soil sampling and discover the latest crop nutrition research visit nutrien-eKonomics.com