UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast

University of Minnesota Extension

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Episodes 117

Avg. Duration 32m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (3)

Since Dec 2019

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to University of Minnesota Extension's Nutrient Management Podcast. Each month we bring you the latest research in nutrient management for crops and how you can incorporate the latest tips and best management practices to your farm.

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Recent Episodes

S7E12 Sidedressing nitrogen: The rationale, past research & potential risks in split-applying

Jun 02, 2026 29m Transcript

Brad Carlson and Dan Kaiser discuss sidedressing in today's Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast episode. What's the big-picture rationale behind sidedressing? How can sidedressing or split-applying be…

S7E11 Sugarbeet nutrient management: Best practices, guidelines & new research for MN growers

May 21, 2026 25m Transcript

Minnesota is the nation's top producer of sugarbeets by acreage. Today we're discussing sugarbeet nutrient management on the Nutrient Management Podcast. What are the fertilizer guidelines for…

S7E10 Nitrates & placement: Factors for reducing nitrogen loss to water

May 06, 2026 34m Transcript

We’re talking all about nitrate management and placement as important factors for reducing nitrogen loss to water on today's episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast series. Different forms of…

S7E9 The pre-sidedress nitrate test (PSNT): Sampling, standards & values to know

Apr 22, 2026 38m Transcript

Brad and Jeff continue their discussion about variable rate nitrogen technology by zeroing in on the pre-sidedress nitrate test (PSNT). What are key differences between the PSNT and the pre-plant…

S7E8 Spring fertilizer outlook: How is price volatility impacting input planning in 2026?

Apr 07, 2026 34m Transcript

Early April means it's time for the Spring Fertilizer Outlook here on the Nutrient Management Podcast. Our panel of four specialists and researchers begin by discussing current field conditions…

S7E7 Active sensors & variable rate nitrogen: What MN farmers should know

Mar 26, 2026 21m Transcript

Brad Carlson and Jeff Vetsch talk about variable rate sensors on today's Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast episode. What is meant by the term 'active sensors' and what data do active sensors capture?…

S7E6 Phosphorus: Rate guidelines, sources & best practices for Minnesota, Midwest farmers

Mar 17, 2026 39m Transcript

Today on the Nutrient Management Podcast we discuss phosphorus with experts from Minnesota and across the Midwest. Why are Midwest phosphorus guidelines different from state to state? Are Minnesota's…

S7E5 Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy: Practices, progress & solutions

Mar 09, 2026 20m Transcript

Today on the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast we speak in-depth about the recently-revised Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy with Matt Drewitz from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. What…

S7E4 Incorporating conservation practices: County SWCDs, farmer resources & successes

Feb 25, 2026 18m Transcript

Today we’re going on the road with a conversation recorded during the Minnesota Association of Social and Water Conservation Districts' (MASWCD) annual conference. Mike Schultz, district manager at…

S7E3 Looking ahead to spring manure: ManureDB, research updates & best practices for MN farmers

Feb 23, 2026 24m Transcript

Today on the Nutrient Management Podcast we discuss all things manure as we head into spring. Our three manure nutrient management specialists and researchers talk about recent updates to ManureDB…

S7E2 Nitrogen BMPs and nitrate water quality issues in southeast Minnesota: What should growers be thinking about?

Jan 26, 2026 49m Transcript

Today on the show we join a panel of 5 specialists, practitioners, Extension educators to discuss nitrates and water quality in southeast Minnesota. What is the current situation with nitrates and…

S7E1 The 5 main pathways of nitrogen loss: What are they, and how can you increase efficiency?

Jan 12, 2026 42m Transcript

We return to first principles with a detailed discussion about nitrogen loss on today's Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast episode. The five terms that describe how nitrogen is lost from the soil are:…

S6E29 All about cover crops: Lower seeding rates, weed control, advice for farmers & more

Dec 11, 2025 23m Transcript

It's December and we're rounding out the year with an in-depth discussion on cover crops here on the Nutrient Management Podcast. What are panelists' observations regarding covers with lower seeding…

S6E28 Micronutrients: Current research, tissue sampling, toxicity symptoms & more

Nov 24, 2025 33m Transcript

Today on the Nutrient Management Podcast we're turning our attention to micronutrients. What does current research tell us about micronutrients - for corn specifically - that growers need to…

S6E27 Variable rate zones: Field mapping, soil characteristics, tools & more

Nov 12, 2025 40m Transcript

On today's episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart podcast, Brad and Dan talk about variable rate application - and zones in particular. What's the overall point to variable rate N application? How…

S6E26 Updated corn nitrogen rates: Regional differences, profit vs yield, water quality & more

Oct 22, 2025 31m Transcript

This month on the Nutrient Management Podcast, we talk about a recent increase in N rate recommendations for corn. Why have these suggested nitrogen rates for corn increased over time? How are…

S6E25 An introduction to MRTN: Efficiencies & economics in mind

Oct 14, 2025 28m Transcript

Brad Carlson and Daniel Kaiser discuss the maximum return to nitrogen method (MRTN) for determining an optimal N rate on today's episode of Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast. What is the MRTN and why…

S6E24 Biological soil fertility products for corn and soybeans: How should farmers be thinking about them?

Sep 25, 2025 38m Transcript

Dan Kaiser and Brad Carlson continue their discussion on N-fixing biostimulant products in today's episode of the Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast. What's the most up-to-date working definition of a…

S6E23 Fall manure application: Plans, resources & strategies for Minnesota farmers

Sep 09, 2025 31m Transcript

On this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we talk all about fall manure application. What should be on a farmer's to-do list to prepare for fall application? What names need to be on an…

S6E22 Bioreactors in-depth: Carbon sources, incorporation, maintenance & more

Aug 27, 2025 31m Transcript

Today on the Advancing Nitrogen Smart Podcast we take a close-up look at bioreactors as an edge-of-field practice. How does this important tool work, and how does it help mitigate nitrate loss? What…

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