Yara's Crop Nutrition podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this encore episode, we revisit a crucial conversation from 2020 on the importance of nitrogen and sulfur in crop nutrition and how they work together to enhance plant health. The discussion emphasizes the need to go beyond just focusing on nitrogen application rates and to implement the four Rs of nutrient management: right rate, right source, right time, and right place. Our experts, Yara's Dr. Trey Cutts and Markus Braaten, CCA, highlight the benefits of using a homogenous product that ensures the correct ratio of nitrogen and sulfur in every prill. Research shows that this balanced approach can lead to a 10-15% increase in both yield and nitrogen use efficiency, ultimately driving profitability. Tune in to learn how balanced nutrition can optimize your crop growth

Takeaways

• Consider more than just the rate of nitrogen application in crop nutrition.
• Focus on the four Rs: right rate, right source, right time, and right place.
• Using a homogenous product like Yara Ametis ensures the correct ratio of nitrogen and sulfur.
• Research shows that using Yara Ametis can lead to a 10-15% increase in yield and nitrogen use efficiency.
• Balanced nutrition is crucial for optimal crop growth and profitability.

Welcome to this special throwback episode of the Yara Crop Nutrition Podcast! We’re revisiting a classic episode from 2019, which is part of a series dedicated to exploring each essential plant nutrient. In this episode, Dr. Steve Petrie, retired Director of Agronomic Services, dives into the vital role of phosphorus in crop nutrition. He breaks down the “Four Rs” of phosphorus application: the right rate, the right source, the right placement, and the right timing. Dr. Steve also emphasizes the importance of soil testing, discusses the benefits of banded versus broadcast applications, and highlights the value of foliar treatments for addressing late-season phosphorus deficiencies. Whether you’re new to nutrient management or looking to refresh your knowledge, this episode offers timeless insights that are just as relevant today.

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In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Tobin Stetson, a seasoned professional with a rich civil engineering and soil conservation background, who recently joined Yara to support our efforts in the Eastern Canadian markets.  We discuss the relationship between civil engineering and soil conservation, the importance of water in agriculture, and the projects Tobin has worked on in Prince Edward Island. We also explore sustainable farming practices, the impact of irrigation on crop production, and the role of Yara in supporting farmers in Eastern Canada.

Tobin comes to us with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He has spent six years as a Soil & Water Conservation Engineer with the Prince Edward Island (PEI) Department of Agriculture. During his tenure, Tobin has been at the forefront of implementing advanced solutions in soil conservation, irrigation, and wastewater management. He's also deeply involved in enhancing farm infrastructure and promoting sustainable farming practices.

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 advisor, Drew Schrimsher with GreenPoint Ag join Christy Hicks, Yara Sales Agronomist, to help us understand what they are doing to protect the environment and optimize profits.

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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 connection to soil health. In Part 2, we will discuss the Biological component.

We refer to Karl's article in the Progressive Crop Consultant magazine, "Managing Soil and Structure Quality" published in the January/February edition.

Karl mentioned, "The Biology of Compaction" article from Ohio State

To learn more from Karl, email him at info@heliae.com or visit Phycoterra's web site.

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-host with Allen Knight of the popular Pullin' Weeds Podcast.

For more information about Yara's Optimum Turf Strategies, check out Yara.us or Yaracanada.ca

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.

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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" video series we mentioned.

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 about two chemists, Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch, who together discovered a way to create synthetic fertilizer.  He also expounds beyond the book to describe what was simultaneously happening in Norway at Norsk Hydro (later Yara).

This discovery is credited to providing sustainable food for over 1/2 the worlds population.