Yara's Crop Nutrition podcast

Climate change and weather are dynamic.  How can we adjust our inputs, specifically irrigation and nutrition, to be more successful with these changes? Our guest, Matt Yost develops land management practices that promote resiliency to weather variations and changing climate. Precise management of the 4 R practices and relationships with irrigation to improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emis...

What is the difference in total calcium, soluble calcium, and exchangeable calcium?  All calcium sources need to be considered and know how it is behaving in the soil in order to get the plants to use it.   Dr. Jim Walworth, Professor of Soil Science Extension Specialist st the University of Arizona, joins Dr. Rob Mikkelsen, Yara Director of Agronomic Services to discuss these topics with a bonus...

Spring flush for citrus is a critical growth stage.   John Martzen , agronomist with GAR Bennett , joins Vanessa Dominguez (Vicencio) to talk about some of the nutritional concerns and strategies.  Zinc and Manganese are important to maximize growth  and fruit development during this time. Read Vanessa's article we mentioned and sign up for the Citrus Newsletter HERE To find out more go to Y ara.u...

Wouldn't it be nice if we could see how the roots of a plant respond to treatments?   Dr. Isaac Madsen , Extension Agronomist at Washington State University , teaches us about the innovative work he as been doing with scanner technology and root observation. What is the advantage of looking at roots instead of at the shoots? What crops can we do this with? What do we learn from these observations?...

Spring is here and our turf is transitioning out of dormancy, depending on where you live.  What knowledge do turf managers need to make smart choices for feeding their turf as we go from winter to spring and then to summer?  Our two guests, Dr. Brian Unruh and Dr. Marcos Schiavon compliment our own Turf & Ornamental Crop Manager, Neil Mayberry with some things to look out for and some golden nugg...

As wine grapes come out of winter dormancy and begin bud break, proper balanced nutrition is critical for quality and yield goals.   Paul Crout, CCA/PCA , Product Manager/Agronomist, for Helena Agri-Enterprises teach us more about this important stage of the wine grape life cycle.   Wine grapes may be the highest value fruit crop in the US with nearly 1 million acres of grape-bearing land.  Unders...

For the last ten years, The Fertilizer Institute has designated five growers and their retailer as advocates of the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship.  Each pair that are selected play a crucial role in showcasing the real-world economic and environmental benefits of implementing 4R Nutrient Stewardship principles.  Myron Johnson, with Double J Farms, a 4th generation farmer in Alabama and his retail ad...

Soil structure and health is critical growers to improve crop productivity and sustainability.  Dr. Karl Wyant, VP of Ag Science at Heliae Agriculture helps us understand the importance of soil health and quality.  Our new Director of Agronomic Services, Dr. Rob Mikkelsen also joins to add insight to the discussion. In this part 1 discussion we are going to look at the physical and chemical connec...

2020 was a challenge for all of us but there were many silver linings and lessons learned.   Tim Kreger , Executive Director of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association , joins with Yara Sales Agronomists Brian Grill (#turfbeard) and Cole McNally to discuss the challenges that faced the Turf Grass industry and how our professional managers turned these into lemons. Tim is also a co-ho...

Part 2 Last week we discussed the importance of calcium and that you cannot rely on soil tests to identify difficiencies in Ca.  This week we talk about how to make Ca an important part of your overall nutrition plan.  We unfold the four R's of Nutrient Stewardship with Ca. If applied properly, your overall input costs can be reduced while improving quality and yield in a sustainable way.

Part 1 of 2: Calcium levels that are shown on soil reports can mislead you to believe that you don't need supplemental applications.  This could prove to short and long-term catastrophe.  Join Dr. Steve Petrie and Devin Clarke as we discuss this major nutrient, its importance and how to know how much to supplement.

A good consistent agronomic plan is key to success with permanent crops.  In this episode, we talk about citrus: What are the economic impacts to the US economy? What are some of the challenges with citrus today? What are some strategies that can improve sustainability and maximize on-farm profits Learn more about Yara's Complete Citrus suggestions here. Take a look at Yara's "Field Talk Friday" v...

We did a short podcast back in October about the discovery of synthetic fertilizer and mentioned the book, "The Alchemy of Air: A Jewish Genius, a Doomed Tycoon, and the Scientific Discovery That Fed the World but Fueled the Rise of Hitler".  After the publication of that episode, we were introduced to the Author, Thomas Hager, who generously agreed to come on the podcast.  Thomas recounts stories...

This is the final of three episodes dedicated to Yara's incubator farms in North America. Through collaborative efforts with customers, partners, and various technology providers, Yara plans to utilize these farms to study and advance insights into all aspects of the cropping system. The Saskatoon incubator farm is 80-acres of row crops that feature Western Canada's cropping system including canol...

This is the second of three episodes dedicated to Yara's incubator farms in North America. Through collaborative efforts with Auburn University, as well as customers, partners, and various technology providers, Yara plans to utilize these farms to study and advance insights into all aspects of the cropping system. The Auburn incubator farm is a multi-acre plot of row crops including corn, cotton a...

In the next two episodes, we will introduce you to the three incubator farms that Yara is directing in North America. Through collaborative efforts with customers, partners, and various technology providers, Yara plans to utilize these farms to study and advance insights into all aspects of the cropping system. Modesto, California is the site of nearly 80 acres of almonds and walnuts.  Devin Clark...

If you don't know who Norman Borlaug is, you are not alone BUT need to listen to this episode.  Norman has been responsible for saving billions of lives based on his research and revolutionary breeding.  Early on he was responsible for helping Mexico, India and Pakistan become self-sustaining in their wheat production during a time of possible famine!  This is the 50th anniversary of Dr. Borlaug r...

Recently on October 13, we celebrated Global Fertilizer Day.  Mineral fertilizer is the world's most life-saving innovation.  How did this innovation evolve?  Yara's Dr. Bill Easterwood, Dr. Trey Cutts, Markus Braaten tell this amazing story - one that began with a dire problem and solved through collaboration between many individuals and companies. The Book, The Alchemy of Air , can be beneficial...

One of the key decisions a grower and advisor has to make is how to plan for the future and how resources can be most effectively used. This year the nut industry is expected to have record crop yields.  Almonds, for example, will be an all-time record.  In contrast, the market price for almonds is looking to be near break-even rates.  So what do we do? Devin Clarke, Yara's Permanent Crop Manager,...

An avocado grower sees dramatic increases in his fruit set and quality when he switches from traditional forms of Nitrogen to Calcium Nitrate this year.  Join Yara Regional Sales Manager, Patricia Dingus and Sales Agronomist, Eddie Muro and our retail partner Sunny Brucker PCA CCA, AgRx , as we discuss this 80-acre field trial. Even if you don't grow avocados, there are some great golden nuggets t...

Dr. Steve Petrie talks about the different ways we can monitor our crops throughout the season.  Each of these methods are valuable and the more you include, will likely help you understand more and use your crop inputs more precisely. Visual Inspection Tissue sample/analysis Soil & Water sample/analysis Digital tools and remote sensing

Just because water is wet, doesn't mean it is good for your soil or crop.  Soil will take on the characteristics of the water that is applied.  Water quality can play a critical role in fertilizer use efficiency.   Dr. Steve Petrie starts the discussion on water quality in this final of three parts of Agronomic Tips of the Week that will help us understand why we should be concerned about the qual...

Just because water is wet, doesn't mean it is good for your soil or crop.  Soil will take on the characteristics of the water that is applied.  Water quality can play a critical role in fertilizer use efficiency.   Dr. Steve Petrie starts the discussion on water quality in this part two of three Agronomic Tips of the Week that will help us understand why we should be concerned about the quality of...

Just because water is wet, doesn't mean it is good for your soil or crop.  Soil will take on the characteristics of the water that is applied.  Water quality can play a critical role in fertilizer use efficiency.   Dr. Steve Petrie starts the discussion on water quality in this part one of three Agronomic Tips of the Week that will help us understand why we should be concerned about the quality of...

In our first "grab bag" we call the Audio Magazine, we get Yara Sales Agronomists: Katelin Britton & Victor Lopez Yara Product Specialist: David Morgan Dr. Steve Petrie to come to the table with topics that are top of mind and we discuss them.  Topics include: Heat Stress on Vegetables The 4 Rs of financial success Lighter Walnuts are better tasting - how to grow them Choosing the right type of ni...