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Putting Ag Innovation to the Test

October 20, 2026 · 24 min

With so much new technology entering the market, how do we figure out what's actually helpful? This week, we're coming to you from Nutrien Ag Solutions' Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Karl Wyant joins Thaddeus Bates…
Connecting Soil Research to the Field

October 13, 2026 · 25 min

Soil research is most valuable when it reflects the real challenges growers are seeing and helps them make better management decisions. In this episode, host Lyle Cowell is joined by Dr. Chantel Chizen, Assistant Professor in the…
Which Potash Fertilizer Fits Your Fields?

October 6, 2026 · 37 min

What should you consider when choosing a potassium source? In this episode, host Dr. Alan Blaylock is joined by David Holden, owner of Holden Research and Consulting, to explore how crop needs, soil properties, water source and the…
Understanding the Soil Factors Limiting Yield

September 29, 2026 · 32 min

Soil fertility isn't always the yield-limiting factor. Compaction, salinity, soil acidity and water management can all affect how well crops grow and how effectively they access nutrients. In this episode, Lyle Cowell is joined by…
What Really Influences Soil Organic Matter?

September 22, 2026 · 26 min

Building soil organic matter has become a common goal for farmers looking to improve soil health, but increasing soil organic matter levels can be harder than we'd expect. In this episode, host Amy Crozier is joined by Andrew McGuire…

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Building Better Yield Forecasts with Farm Data

September 15, 2026 · 25 min

Crop yield forecasting isn't new, but the information used to build them has changed. Today, field observations and grower experience can be combined with satellite imagery, weather data and historical records to provide a more complete…
How 4R Nutrient Stewardship Guidance Has Evolved

September 8, 2026 · 30 min

4R Nutrient Stewardship is becoming more practical, more detailed and more adaptable to the way growers manage nutrients across different crops and regions. In this episode, host Lyle Cowell is joined by Dan Heaney to explore how…
Starting the Conversation on Farm Succession

September 1, 2026 · 28 min

Succession planning can feel daunting and complex. With multiple people bringing different expectations to the table, it can be difficult to build a plan that fits everyone - which is why less than one in five farm families actually have a…
Do You Know Your Grain Production Costs?

August 25, 2026 · 32 min

Understanding your cost of production goes far beyond knowing what you spend on fertilizer. In this episode, Amy Crozier is joined by Eric Olson and Warren Bills from MNP to break down the different elements that make up production…
Understanding Nitrogen Loss Through Denitrification

August 18, 2026 · 27 min

Denitrification is one of the three main pathways for nitrogen loss, but what is it really, and how much nitrogen do we stand to lose? In this episode, Lyle Cowell is joined by Dr. Erin Daly from the University of Guelph to break down…
What Pistachios Teach Us About Long-Term Planning

August 11, 2026 · 34 min

What can a crop built to last for generations teach us about planning for the seasons ahead? In this episode, Dr. Karl Wyant is joined by Stephen Vasquez, executive director of the Administrative Committee for Pistachios and the…
Soil Testing Myths And Sampling Tips

August 4, 2026 · 49 min

Soil testing can be a valuable tool, but getting the most from it starts with understanding what you're measuring and how to interpret the results. In this episode, Dr. Alan Blaylock is joined by University of Minnesota soil scientists…

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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, we break down the latest crop nutrition research and news — helping farmers make better business decisions through actionable insights.