The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast
Episodes
Take Me To The Rodeo
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lyle Cowell checks in from the Calgary Stampede - a summer chat about crazy midway food and rodeo events, coupled with a Canadian crop report. To disc...
4-H Offers Youth Something For Everyone
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Founded over 120 years ago as an extension tool for farming communities, the 4-H program continues to provide youth with a vast amount of opportunity....
Bushel Simplifies Farm Data Management
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bushel provides an app that simplifies grain marketing decisions as well as farm management planning. To discover the latest crop nutrition researc...
The High Stress of a Low Mississippi River
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crop production isn't the only thing in agriculture impacted by the current drought conditions. Learn how low water levels on the Mississippi River ma...
You Can't Change the Weather: Ways to Manage Drought
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drought conditions are shifting this year but large portions of the seeded acres are still under drought stress. What does this mean for growers and w...
From Field to Future: Innovation at Grand Farm
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Andrew Jason, Grand Farm's Ecosystem Director, discuss the importance innovation plays in agriculture and some of the exciting work happening at ...
Why Is Everyone Talking About Sulfur?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With sulfur deficiencies on the rise, Dr. Karl Wyant, Nutrien's Director of Agronomy, highlights the need for fertilizer supplementation. Learn what t...
Want To Increase Disease Resistance, Decrease Lodging? Check Your Chloride.
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why chloride is so critical to most plants and crops, how it works and how to manage it. To discover the latest crop nutrition research, vi...
Understanding Stats - Trash In, Trash Out.
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Darrin Dodds shares his years of experience managing ag data and statistics. He talks about side-by-side and small plot trials – which provides ...
Tight Supply Doesn't Always Mean High Prices
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Tully, Manager of Global Market Research at Nutrien, reviews global supply and pricing for fertilizer, commodity pricing and global market change...
Don't Forget the Sulfur! Agriculture's Fourth Nutrient
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2: The Sulphur World Symposium is the perfect place for Mike Howell to meet with the leading researchers and scientists and discuss what growers ...
Drilling Down Deep; The Critical Role of Sulfur
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Sulphur World Symposium is the perfect place for Mike Howell to meet with the leading researchers and scientists and discuss what growers need to ...
Nitrogen Pays The Bills in Rice Production
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trent Roberts from the University of Arkansas shares his experience growing rice in the mid-south. The unique crop needs special attention to water an...
Who Gets the Buddy Seat on Your Farm?
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Farm safety is important for all ages, but in agriculture, with so many children actively participating, it is even more important. Brian Kuhl, presid...
Feeding Your Field: Yield Boosting Nutrients for Cotton and Peanut Production
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many farmers in southern Georgia rotate their cotton crop with peanuts. Dr. Glen Harris from the University of Georgia joins Mike Howell to discuss ho...
Improvements in Soybean Crop Management Yield Results
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Trent Irby discusses the changes in soybean production including more intensive management, changes in planting dates and fertilizer use. To di...
North of the 49th: Crash Course in Canola
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nutrien agrologist Lyle Cowell to learn about Canada's golden crop; Canola. What makes it special and why it grows so well on the Canadian Prairi...
El Nino Returns; Brings Hope For a Better Growing Season.
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions sees some reprieve from drought conditions with the return of El Nino. Sign up for Eric's daily weather upda...
Managing Potato Fertility is Critical
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Idaho potato farmer Ryan Christensen talks potato fertility, nitrogen and water management this week on The Dirt. To discover the latest crop nutri...
Record-breaking Corn Grower Shares Fertilizer Tips and Tricks
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Dirt looks at a high-yielding corn grower in Virginia and what the fertilizer he is doing there! Mike Howell talks to Heath Cutrell and ...
Brian Arnall Talks Biostimulants
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kick off The Dirt Season 2 with a stimulating discussion. Dr. Brian Arnall joins Mike Howell to look at ongoing research into the ways biostimulants c...
What We're Thankful For: Hear from the Nutrien Agronomy Team
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell speaks with Dr. Karl Wyant, Dr. Alan Blaylock and Dr. Cristie Preston about what Thanksgiving...
Nutrien's Sustainability Efforts with Mark Thompson
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our sustainability series, Mike Howell speaks with Nutrien Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Mark Thompson...
A Fifth-Generation Corn Farmer's Perspective on Sustainable Agriculture
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell speaks with Andy Jobman, a fifth-generation farmer in central Nebraska who serves as President of the Nebrask...
Sustainable Potato Production with Carl Rosen
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Dirt continues our series on sustainable agriculture. Dr. Carl Rosen from the University of Minnesota joins Mike Howell to dig int...
Implementing Sustainable Agriculture Practices with Sally Fliss
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrien Sustainable Ag Field Manager Dr. Sally Fliss joins Mike Howell on this week's episode of The Dirt to discuss sustainable agriculture practices...
Understanding Sustainable Agriculture with Michelle Nutting
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Dirt, Nutrien Sustainability Manager Michelle Nutting joins Mike Howell to discuss sustainable agriculture and how the 4R Nutr...
The Importance of the 4Rs with Dr. Cristie Preston
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every grower has different needs depending on their crops and location. In this episode of The Dirt, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr. Cristie Preston dis...
The Role of Molybdenum in Plants with Dr. Vaughn Reed
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Dirt looks at molybdenum as an essential nutrient for plant production. Dr. Vaughn Reed from Mississippi State University joins...
The Role of Iron in plants with Dr. Brian Arnall
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth. Dr. Brian Arnall from Oklahoma State University joins Mike Howe...
Expert advice about fall application with Dr. Alan Blaylock
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With harvest underway, it's time to start thinking about fall application. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr. Alan Blaylock joins Mike Howell on this episo...
Perspectives on Residue Management at the 2022 Farm Progress Show
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell chats with growers Elliot Scheck, Mark Bierscheuk and Donald Habben at the Farm Progress Show about residue m...
Key Events and Trends Impacting Global Agricultural Markets with Mark Tully: Fall Update
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrien Senior Analyst Mark Tully joins Mike Howell for an update on the key events and trends impacting agricultural markets we head into September. ...
What's Going on Inside Your Plants: Tissue Testing with Scott Fitchner and Jenna Overmyer
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take the guesswork out of fertilizer applications. On this episode of The Dirt Scott Fitchner and Jenna Overmyer with Precision Agri-Lab walk through ...
Going nuts with Dr. John Beasley: Why boron isn't boring
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to peanuts, there is one management practice that needs to be done each and every year. In this episode of The Dirt, Dr. John Beasley, P...
Farm Safety with John Hubbard, and a Tailgating Kick-off with Natasha Haynes
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With harvest on the horizon, it's important to keep farm safety and accident prevention top of mind. John Hubbard with Mississippi Farm Bureau joins M...
The Dirt LIVE from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dirt Mike Howell is coming to you live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tune in to hear interviews with NASCAR driver A.J...
Weather Impacts on Agricultural Production with Eric Snodgrass: July Update
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Dirt Eric Snodgrass, Principal Atmospheric Scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, joins Mike Howell for an update on the upcoming...
The Role of Zinc in Plants with Dr. Jeff Schoenau
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the function of zinc within a plant? Dr. Jeff Schoenau, University of Saskatchewan Professor and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Soil Nut...
The Relationship Between Soil Fertility and Plant Diseases with Dr. Tom Allen
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does soil fertility affect a plant's susceptibility to diseases? On this episode of The Dirt Dr. Tom Allen, Plant Pathologist at Mississippi Stat...
Defining, Monitoring, and Preparing for Drought Conditions with Dr. Karl Wyant
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many farmers across North America are seeing drought conditions on their farms this summer. In this episode of The Dirt, Nutrien Director of Agronomy ...
Crop Updates and Double Crop Soybeans with Dr. Cristie Preston
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dirt, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr. Cristie Preston and Mike Howell share crop updates from their respective geographies in Kan...
The Role of Magnesium in Plants with Dr. Karl Wyant
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Magnesium is one of the primary macronutrients plants require to meet sufficient crop yield and quality. In this episode of The Dirt Nutrien Director ...
Key Events and Trends Impacting Global Agricultural Markets with Mark Tully
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Agricultural markets have been exceptionally dynamic lately with a number of factors impacting supply and demand. From supply chain disruptions to ene...
The Role of Calcium in Plants with Dr. John Halvin
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Univer...
The Role of Sulfur in Plants with Dr. Alan Blaylock and Ron Olson
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth with a discussion on sulfur. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr. Al...
The Role of Potassium in Plants with Dr. Antonio Mallarino
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth with a discussion on potassium. Dr. Antoni Mallarino from Iow...
Weather Impacts on Agricultural Production with Eric Snodgrass
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 D...
The Role of Phosphorus in Plants with Dr. Cristie Preston
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth with a discussion on phosphorus. Nutrien Senior Agronomist Dr...
The Impact of Commodity, Fertilizer and Fuel Prices with Chris Reynolds
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Chri...
The Role of Nitrogen in Plants with Dr. Hunter Frame: Part Two
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Dirt continues our conversation about the importance of nitrogen in plant growth. Dr. Hunter Frame, Field Agronomist with Virgi...
The Role of Nitrogen in Plants with Dr. Hunter Frame: Part One
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of The Dirt continues our series on essential nutrients for plant growth. Why is nitrogen such an important nutrient for crop producti...
Essential Nutrients For Plant Growth with Dr. Alan Blaylock
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 for...
The Importance of Soil pH with Dr. Larry Oldham and Dr. Clain Jones
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 joi...
Farmers' Perspectives on 2022 at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every growing season brings with it new challenges and opportunities. In this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell sits down with farmers Taylor Butterwor...
Interpreting Soil Test Results with Dr. Nathan Slaton
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Ins and Outs of Soil Sampling with Dr. Oscar Ruiz
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...