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An eKonomics podKast featuring down-and-dirty agronomic science to help grow crops and bottom lines.Inspired by nutrien-eKonomics.com, farming's go-to information resource, hear Mike break down the latest crop nutrition research and news— helping farmers make better business decisions through actionable insights.Let's dig in.
Mike Howell hosts The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast, a science show with 169 episodes published.
Farm risk management goes far beyond crop insurance. In this episode, Amy Crozier sits down with Mathieu Lipari, National Risk Management Lead at Farm Management Canada, to explore what risk management really means and h
What does it take to grow high-quality produce? Agronomist Christopher Hight from Grimmway Produce Group joins host Dr. Karl Wyant to explore the agronomy behind produce production. With experience managing more than 65
From fertilizer applications to crop rotations, many of the decisions made each season can influence your soil pH over time. In this episode, Dr. Miles Dyck from the University of Alberta joins Dr. Alan Blaylock to discu
Focusing on one nutrient like nitrogen might yield immediate results, but long-term production requires a more balanced approach. In this episode, Norm Dueck joins Amy Crozier to discuss what a balanced nutrient manageme
The residue your crops leave behind is going to impact next season's crop whether you think about it or not. Too much residue can create challenges like disease pressure and poor planting conditions. Too little can leave
What happens when crops remove phosphorus and potassium from the soil, and what does it take to replenish them? In this episode, we're in the classroom at Mississippi State University sitting down with Dr. Vaughn Reed to
Sustainability is talked about everywhere these days, but what does it actually mean for agriculture? In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Romero, Senior Sustainability Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions, to break it do
Agriculture has changed a lot over the last 20 years, and it's not slowing down. In this episode, we sit down with Ben Graham, President of AdFarm, to explore what's evolved, from how farmers get their information to the
Ever wondered how the nitrogen fertilizer you apply is actually produced? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Boyda, Senior Manager of Operations at Nutrien's Redwater nitrogen facility, to explore the full process b
Every season in the Canadian Prairies comes down to one thing: the weather. With a short growing window, everything rides on how conditions unfold. In this episode, meteorologist David Spence breaks down how winter set t
If you spend just 14 minutes a day differently, what could that do for you and your farm? On this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell sits down with Angie Traetow to talk about what it looks like to be more intentional on t
You're applying the nutrients your crops need, but is your soil actually able to deliver them? Your standard soil test might not be giving you the full picture of what's actually happening beneath the surface. In this ep
The weather shapes your entire season on the farm, and right now, it's already telling a story about what lies ahead. In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with Senior Science Fellow Eric Snodgrass to break down the pat
As we head into planting, one thing is top of mind for everyone in agriculture—the economy. What's really driving the markets, and what's the outlook as we head into the field? In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with
Spring is here, and many growers are looking for opportunities to get corn in the ground early. When conditions line up for an early start, it can be a major advantage. But planting early means paying close attention to
When margins are tight, every fertilizer decision carries more weight. Should you build soil test levels, apply nutrients strictly based on crop response or chase ideal soil ratios? Which is best for your soil, crops and
Few people hear from as many corners of agriculture as Shaun Haney does. Through his work, he hears firsthand what's weighing on growers and what's shaping their decisions for the season ahead. As planting approaches, we
When Jason Franklin arrived in Clarksdale, Mississippi, he wasn't aware of the level of hardship facing local farming communities. Once he began to hear their stories, he couldn't help but show up. In this episode, Mike
We are back in Grace, Idaho, talking with fifth-generation farmer, Ryan Christensen, about the importance of return on investment (ROI) and yield. Ryan shares what ROI actually means, why it's important, and why he farms
In this episode of The Dirt, we head to Grace, Idaho, to talk with fifth-generation farmer Ryan Christensen about conserving one of agriculture's most valuable resources: water. Ryan shares how his family's farm is using
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