Yara's Crop Nutrition podcast
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsYara is the world's crop nutrition leader with over 100 years of experience. In collaboration with customers and partners, Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill its vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected.
Our crop nutrition solutions and precision farming offerings allow farmers to increase yields and improve product quality while reducing environmental impact.
Yara is the world's crop nutrition leader with over 100 years of experience. In collaboration with customers and partners, Yara grows knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, to fulfill its vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger and a planet respected.
Our crop nutrition solutions and precision farming offerings allow farmers to increase yields and improve product quality while reducing environmental impact.
*This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional advice or recommendations for listeners. The views expressed in this podcast by guests are not necessarily endorsed by Yara North America.
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Importance of Water Quality Part 1- ATW EP 39
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 12.9 MBJust 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 the water we are irrigating with and how we can mitigate some of common issues found in water.
Yara's Agronomic Audio Magazine - volume 1
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn 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 nitrogen Moving beyond reaching critical levels - striving for a standard of excell...
Mitigating Heat Stress on Permanent Crops - ATW EP 38
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBAs temperatures rise, our crops can succumb to stress that might have detrimental effects on our yields and quality this year and next year. Permanent Crop Manager, Devin Clarke grows our knowledge with some nutritional strategies that can mitigate these stresses and keep us on track for successful harvests. Calcium in the right form, applied at the right time and rate can help our trees reduce the production of Reactive Oxygen Species that damage RNA, DNA, and proteins that are necessary...
What are the Best Practices in Corn Production?- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 38
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBThis is our continued discussion with David Chaffin, Digital Agronomist, and Dr. Steve Petrie from last week. Corn yields have improved over the past decades, but we still can achieve more. Dave helps us understand some of the biggest innovations that are on the horizon and how you can begin implementing them for higher yields and profits.
Bipartisan Nutrition: Nitrogen and Sulfur Working Together
May 22, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBYara's Market Development Managers, Dr. Trey Cutts and Markus Braaten help us understand how Sulfur and Nitrogen, working together, can increase crop growth potential and farm profitability. Plants use N & S together to build proteins and DNA to assure top yields N & S are needed in a balanced ratio, depending on the specific crop Excessive amounts of one means a deficiency of another How can we assure the correct blend ratio is distributed evenly throughout the field?
Achieving the Genetic Potential of Corn- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 37
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBYara Digital Agronomist and corn expert, David Chaffin, joins Dr. Steve Petrie to discuss the agronomics of corn. In the last 100 years our planted corn acres haven't changed much, but our yields have increased dramatically. In the first part of two podcasts, we talk about some of the things that attribute to the higher yields and the potential for continued improvement.
Good Guys Gone Bad: Toxic Nutrients- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 36
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBLast week we talked about some toxic elements. This week we dive into some essential nutrients that can also be toxic. We specifically talk about: B Cl Fe Mn
Toxic Elements to Watch Out For- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 35
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBThere are some toxic elements (non-essential elements that are toxic to crops)that are common in agricultural settings. The two that we will discuss in this episode are Aluminum and Sodium: how these effect the soil and plants.
Foliar Nutrition Part 2- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 33
April 28, 2020 17:14 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBAs we continue to understand proper foliar nutrition, we should understand the RIGHT RATE and the RIGHT TIMING for these applications to have the desired results without damage to the plants. It is also good to know about some of the important additives that can increase the efficacy of these treatments. Jimmy Ridgway joins Dr. Steve to help us grow our knowledge.
Foliar Nutrition Part 2- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 34
April 28, 2020 17:14 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBAs we continue to understand proper foliar nutrition, we should understand the RIGHT RATE and the RIGHT TIMING for these applications to have the desired results without damage to the plants. It is also good to know about some of the important additives that can increase the efficacy of these treatments. Jimmy Ridgway joins Dr. Steve to help us grow our knowledge.
Why Use Foliar Nutrition Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 33
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBFoliar nutrition can complete a great nutrition program. Some advantages of using foliar applied nutrition with a base fertility program are: Correct nutrient deficiencies as determined from soil or tissue tests Strengthen damaged crops Speeds up growth Stimulate root uptake Provide nutrient efficiency Crops benefit in two manners by the foliar application of nutrients: by the rapid influx into the plant of the foliar applied nutrients by the increased uptake of the base applie...
Free Lime in Soil is Really Not Free- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 32
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBDr. Steve Petrie helps us understand what free lime in soil is and how it can effect some nutrient availability, which nutrients to worry about and some strategies when dealing with free lime. To learn more: Yara US Yara Canada Yara
Cation Exchange Explained- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 31
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat is Cation Exchange Capacity and why is that important when developing and executing a complete nutrition plan for you crop and field? Dr. Steve Petrie helps us understand what cations and anions are, how they attach to soil particles and why that is important to your fertility plan. Here is a great video created by Learning Games Labs that simplify cation exchange process.
What Should You Know About Soil pH- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 30
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBDr. Steve Petrie helps us understand how soil pH can help improve nutrient uptake and overall crop health. He answers the following questions: What is pH and how do we measure it? Why does soil pH matter? Is there a best pH for my soil? Why is low or high pH bad? How do we correct adverse soil pH? Is there better forms of fertilizer that can be used to help correct adverse pH?
How to Run a Family Farm in Troubling Times - Shay Myers of Owyhee Produce
March 23, 2020 22:28 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBShay Myers is the General Manager of Owyhee Produce, a third-generation family farm and one of the largest vertically-integrated produce farms in the Nation. Shay joins Brady Stover, Yara Sales Agronomist, and Scott Warr, Digital Farming, to discuss what it takes to be a family farm in today's society. He talks about the challenges they face with the current virus situation and how they plan to supply the demand of our country and continue the legacy of the family farm. Shay is an evange...
Complete Nutrition - Western Canada Audio Newsletter
March 23, 2020 19:25 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBListen to our Sales Agronomists from Western Canada talk about how complete nutrition is important and doable. Read their last Newsletter and subscribe HERE Other links to topics discussed: Procote Flex YaraVita
The Dirt on Your Dirt Part 2- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 29
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBSoils are the medium for plant growth. Soils have physical, chemical and biological properties that should be understood to maximize the genetic potential of the plants and optimize profitability and sustainability. The physical characteristics we talk about are: Texture Structure Water Holding Capacity Find out what soil you have using the NRCA's Soil Survey maps Learn how to make a soil texture ribbon
The Dirt on Your Dirt Part 1- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 28
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBSoils are the medium for plant growth. Soils have physical, chemical and biological properties that should be understood to maximize the genetic potential of the plants and optimize profitability and sustainability. The physical characteristics we talk about are: Texture Structure Water Holding Capacity Find out what soil you have using the NRCA's Soil Survey maps Learn how to make a soil texture ribbon
How to Take Tissue Samples and Use the Results- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 27
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBWhat is the correct process to take a plant sample? We talk about how, when, where, what part of the plant and common mistakes that can be avoided. Plant analysis can be an effective way to understand many nutrients and the ratios of those nutrients. Many times these deficiencies can be detected before the plant shows visual signs. However there are some nutrient analysis that are not as reliable. Which ones are they? What is the best way to identify these deficiencies?
Nitrogen Management in the Real Word
March 02, 2020 22:23 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBJoin Trey Cutts, Crop Manager at Yara North America, and Dr. Bobby Golden, Associate Professor at Mississippi State University, as they delve into the intricacies of Nitrogen Management. With so much history and knowledge in using Nitrogen as a fertilizer, why are there so many questions out there about it’s management in agricultural production? From what nitrogen source to use, to rates and timings, and also newer technologies like NBPT and polymer coated Nitrogen, sometime a down to earth...
Why Should We Use Tissue Analysis- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 26
February 25, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBDr. Steve Petrie discusses why we should add plant analysis to our tools for plant growth and financial optimization. Soil testing is a predictive tool, while tissue analysis is a monitoring tool that helps us understand what the plant is actually using throughout the season. Using each can help us understand the biology of the plant and should not be used exclusive of each other. In this first of two episodes on tissue analysis, we talk about the optimum timing and frequency of tissue ana...
Interpreting Soil Sample Lab Results- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 25
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn the third of our three part series on soil samples, Dr. Steve Petrie talks about the interpretation of the lab results: How reliable is the database? How many trials are in the database? Are current varieties in the database? How is field variability addressed? In the end there is no substitute for professional judgement and knowledge of field history.
Lab Analysis of Soil Samples- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 24
February 11, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBSoil Samples are important to understand your nutrient balance in order to develop an effective nutrient management plan. This is the second of three podcasts that help us with soil samples. In this podcast Dr. Steve Petrie teaches us about lab analysis: How do we select a lab? What should we know about the different analytical processes? What is the expected turn around time? What tests are available? What information should you ask for? What information should you expect to ge...
How to Properly Collect a Soil Sample- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 23
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBSoil Samples are important to understand your nutrient balance in order to develop an effective nutrient management plan. In the next three podcasts we discuss how to collect a sample, Lab analysis and Interpretation of these results. In the first of this series, Dr. Steve Petrie talks about the proper way to collect these samples. When should we collect the samples? How deep should we go? How frequent should we collect samples? How do we deal with field variability?
Chloride Chemistry - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 22
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBCl rarely deficient in nature but it is essential in plant nutrition. It is found in the soil as anion and plays two roles in plant nutrition: Cl is integral to the process in which water is split, thus releasing H+ ions and O2 gas Cl is a mobile anion within the plant where is functions in osmoregulation affecting cellular expansion and stomatal opening and closing. It also functions as a counter-balance to cations to maintain charge neutrality.
Being Flexible with Ever-Changing Weather and Diseases - David Robinson talks Turf
January 23, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBYara’s Turf and Ornamental Crop Manager, Neil Mayberry has a discussion with David Robinson, Senior Director of Golf and Grounds for Marriott International. David manages golf courses around the globe and sees a wide variety of turf, weather, and diseases. Weather patterns and diseases are ever changing and hard to predict and a superintendent needs to be dynamic in his/her management. David teaches us that it is important to continually grow your knowledge and be flexible in management sty...
If I Had a Nickel for Every Agronomic Tip of the Week.... - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 21
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBNickel is the least understood micronutrients and rarely found deficient in most crops. Despite this, serpentine soils may have a much greater Ni concentrations and may be toxic. There are studies that show there can be deficiencies in pecans. Dr. Steve talks about Ni and how, like Molybdenum, it is essential in N metabolism.
Molybdenum is a Unique Metallic Micronutrient - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 20
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBMolybdenum is the only metallic micronutrient that is less available on low pH soils. Mo is essential for nitrogenases enzyme in N fixation by legumes and for nitrate reductase and for Pollen production. Because Mo is associated with N, deficient plants may appear to be N deficient. Dr. Petrie talks teaches us which crops are sensitive to Mo deficiency, how to recognize it and how to treat it.
Manganese is Attractive to Plant Development - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 19
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MBManganese, Mn, is important to photosynthesis in plants and can have a dramatic impact on your yield and profitability. In this podcast, Dr. Steve Petrie discusses how Mn availability is driven by soil pH and organic mater, how to identify and diagnose deficiencies and toxicities and how to correct it for optimum plant growth and profits
Copper is Elemental - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 18
December 30, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBBefore we identified copper as an essential nutrient, we were using it as a natural fungicide. Copper is essential in reproductive systems in the plant. Copper deficiencies are not wide spread, but where there is a deficiency, it is hard to visually identify. Copper effects the reproductive growth but not vegetative growth, therefore the plant may show good healthy growth but actually have a copper deficiency. If you have pH higher than 7 and high organic content, it might be wise to expe...
Pumping Iron - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 17
December 23, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBOur next micronutrient in the series is Iron (Fe). Sometimes agronomy is more art than science. Fe diagnosis and application is one nutrient where this is the case. Fe is key in the production of chlorophyll that helps our plants grow healthy and strong. Dr. Steve Petrie discusses how we can understand plant available iron in the soil and how to determine Fe deficiencies and how to implement Fe, via the 4 R's, in a balanced nutrition plan. He also explains how soil Ph level is critical ...
The Importance of Boron - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 16
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBBoron (B) is the first micronutrient that we will be discussing over the next weeks. It is critical to the growth and health of crops. It can be considered a "sister" nutrient to Ca because it is a component of plant cell walls and membranes. Dr. Steve explains that recent research has shown that B aids in Ca uptake and visa versa. If you want to learn more about Boron please visit our web pages: www.yara.us www.yaracanada.ca
How Does Calcium Control Physiological Disorders and Environmental Stresses - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 15
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBOn our third and final ATW on calcium, we talk about physiological disorders that are common in plants and how calcium aids in reducing or eliminating these common problems. We also discuss how adequate levels of calcium may help plants fair better when the environment and weather are trying to stress them out. To learn more about Calcium click HERE We would love to hear your questions, feedback and suggestions HERE
Protect Your Investment: Orchard Establishment Tips with Tim Roos
December 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBOrchards can be an expensive investment. This podcast discusses tips and practices to increase your success and long-term profitability. Our guests Tim Roos, Roos Tree Nursery, Tom Devol, Almond Board of California, and Yara's Peter DeBoer and Devin Clarke talk about the many variables and solutions that will help you establish your new orchard and maximize your profits. Here are some useful links that we discussed during the podcast: UCCE Young Orchard Manual Almond Irrigation Imp...
The 4 R's of Calcium - - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 14
December 03, 2019 19:54 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBThis is part 2 of 3 of our discussion on Calcium. In this episode, we discuss the 4 Rs for Calcium, what are the right sources, application timings, how much to use and where to apply it. To find out more click HERE If you have a comment, question or suggestion please click HERE. We would love to hear from you.
Your Best Yields are Ahead of You
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBCrop Manager, Markus Braaten, joins us at the end of the 2019 season to put our results in perspective. We have come a long way over the years and are optimistic that we will continue to improve our profitable yields in the future. There are many variables in farming, some are controllable and some are not. Our plan at the beginning of the season needs to be flexible and changeable as the season unravels. There are some key principles to know and follow as we dynamically shift our plans...
Importance of Calcium- Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 13
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBAlthough Calcium is considered a secondary nutrient, Dr Steve Petrie explains that it should be one of the most important nutrients to consider. Calcium is the 5th most common element in the earths crust and can be 2nd or 3rd most common element in plants. Despite its abundance, we need to know how much is plant available so that the plant can take advantage of this important nutrient. To learn more, please click here
Potassium: The 4 R's - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 12
November 12, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBDr. Steve Petrie discusses the 4 R's of Potassium: What is the Right Sources of K What is the Right Rate of K What is the Right Timing of K application What is the Right Placement of K If you have a comment, question or suggestion please click HERE. We would love to hear from you.
Why is Potassium Important to Plant Health - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 11
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBDr. Steve Petrie helps us understand what potassium is, what it's roll is in crop biology, and how to test for potassium. If you have a comment, question or suggestion please click HERE. We would love to hear from you.
Phosphorus: the 4 R's - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 10
October 29, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBLast week Dr. Steve Petrie taught us why Phosphorus is so important for plant health and production. This week we dive in deeper to understand the 4 R's for Phosphorus: What is the Right Rate? What are the Right Sources? What is the Right Placement What is the Right Timing If you have a comment, question or suggestion please click HERE. We would love to hear from you.
Why is Phosphorus Important for Plant Health? - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 9
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24 MBPhosphorus is a macronutrient that is responsible for energy transfer in the plant. We discuss why we should worry about P, the different forms of P and how it interacts with the other nutrients attributes to overall plant health and productivity. Next week we will dive into the 4 R's for Phosphorus. If you have a comment, question or suggestion please click HERE. We would love to hear from you.
Soil pH Part 2 - How Does it Affect Biology and Chemistry in the soil - Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 8
October 15, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBIn part 2 of Soil pH, Dr. Steve Petrie talks about how pH affects the biology and chemistry in the soil, canning tomatoes, and how to change the soil pH to maximize soil health and productivity
Soil pH Part 1- What is it & Why is it Important? Dr. Steve's ATW Ep 7
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBSoil pH is a fundamental characteristic of soil. It should be the first factor to be considered when learning about a soil. In this first of two podcasts on soil pH, Dr. Steve Petrie discusses what pH is, how it is measured, why it is important to healthy soils.
Dr. Steve's Agronomic Tip of the Week Ep 6: The Right Timing
October 01, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBThis is part 4 of 4 where Dr. Steve discusses the four R's of Nutrient Stewardship. In this episode he will be discussing the final “R” of the Four R’s in Nutrient Stewardship: The Right TIMING of application Once you know the right RATE, right SOURCE, and right PLACEMENT of fertilizer, you need to know WHEN to apply the treatment to maximize the crops use efficiency.
Optimizing Your Irrigation With Farm Water Advisor
September 25, 2019 21:56 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBThere are many reasons to optimize your irrigation: Increase nutrient uptake efficiency Control Pest, Fungi, and diseases Improve plant health and productivity Reduce nutrient leaching Environmental sustainability Conserve water Reduce pumping costs We discuss some of the common methods used to determine irrigation frequency and duration. Evapotranspiration and crop water demand Weather variability and importance of Hyper-Local weather We introduce Yara's Farm Water Advi...
Dr. Steve's Agronomic Tip of the Week Ep 5: The Right Placement
September 24, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBThis is part 3 of 4 where Dr. Steve discusses the four R's of Nutrient Stewardship. In this episode he will be discussing the third “R” of the Four R’s in Nutrient Stewardship: Using the Right Placement of nutrients. Once you know the right RATE and right SOURCE of fertilizer, you need to apply the nutrients in the right place to maximize the uptake to the plant.
Dr. Steve's Agronomic Tip of the Week Ep 4: The Right Source
September 17, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBThis is part 2 of 4 where Dr. Steve discusses the four R's of Nutrient Stewardship. In this episode he will be discussing the second “R” of the Four R’s in Nutrient Stewardship: Using the Right Source/form of Nitrogen. Some may believe that it doesn’t really matter what form of N you use; that all forms are essentially the same. But this is not true. Dr. Steve talks about the different forms, focusing on the Nitrate form and the many advantages of Nitrate N.
Dr. Steve's Agronomic Tip of the Week Ep 3 - The 4 R's of Nutrient Stewardship
September 10, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBRight Rate Four R’s of Nutrient Stewardship is a framework that can be used to increase productivity, better utilize a nutrition plan, increase profitability and improve environmental sustainability. Right Rate of application Right source of fertilizer Right place Right time In the next four podcasts, we will be discussing each of these separately. Today we begin with the Right Rate. We will be using Nitrogen as our base example. He will help you understand ho...
Key Strategies for Ultradwarf Bermudagrass Greens Management
September 06, 2019 18:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this podcast we take a deep dive on ultradwarf bermudagrass greens management with Stephen Miles, Director of Operations at the Preserve Golf Club and Dr. Beth Guertal, Professor of turfgrass management at Auburn University. Weather extremes and the effect it has on managing high quality surfaces Topdressing and verticutting strategies A proper cultivation plan is critical for providing great greens, especially implementing aerification Customer expectations and the misperception ...
Post-Harvest Nutrition and Irrigation Strategies for Almonds
September 05, 2019 18:11 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBYara’s Nut Tree Crop Manager, Devin Clarke, andTom Devol, newly crowned Senior Manager of Outreach and Education for the Almond Board of California talk about the critical post-harvest nutrition and irrigation strategies that will set you up for a successful 2020 season. Resources: Yara’s MyAlmonds Yara’s Farm Water Advisor Almond Board’s Irrigation Improvement Continuum Almond Board’s Sustainable Almond Growing UNANR’s Almond Production Manual The Almond Doctor