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UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast

University of Minnesota Extension
Nitrogen Management
Minnesota
Minnesota Nutrient Reduction Strategy
Phosphorus Management
Soil Testing
Nitrogen
Nitrates
Fertilizer Price Volatility
Water Quality
Gulf Of Mexico Hypoxic Zone
Phosphorus
Pre-Sidedress Nitrate Test
Four R's Of Nutrient Stewardship
Sugar Beets
Variable Rate Technology
Soil Sampling Depth
Manure
Red River Basin
Potassium
Minnesota Extension

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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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 beneficial in terms of avoiding nitrogen loss? Since... more

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 sugarbeets right now, and how are they revised? What suga... more

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 nitrogen have their own potential for loss. How do... more

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 nitrate test (PPNT)? What growth stage should the crop... more

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Recent Guests

Moissa Wilson
Associate professor and manure specialist
University of Minnesota
Episode: Sugarbeet nutrient management: Best practices, guidelines & new research for MN growers
John Lamb
Professor emeritus in nutrient management
University of Minnesota
Episode: Sugarbeet nutrient management: Best practices, guidelines & new research for MN growers
Brad Carlson
Extension Educator
University of Minnesota Extension - Mankato
Episode: The pre-sidedress nitrate test (PSNT): Sampling, standards & values to know
Jeff Vetch
Lead Researcher
Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca, MN
Episode: The pre-sidedress nitrate test (PSNT): Sampling, standards & values to know
Daniel Kaiser
Nutrient management specialist, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
University of Minnesota
Episode: Phosphorus: Rate guidelines, sources & best practices for Minnesota, Midwest farmers
Jason Clark
Agronomy and fertility expert
South Dakota State University
Episode: Phosphorus: Rate guidelines, sources & best practices for Minnesota, Midwest farmers
John Jones
Assistant professor of agronomy and fertility
University of Illinois
Episode: Phosphorus: Rate guidelines, sources & best practices for Minnesota, Midwest farmers
Manbir Rakkar
Assistant professor
Ohio State University
Episode: Phosphorus: Rate guidelines, sources & best practices for Minnesota, Midwest farmers
Matt Drewitz
Research Scientist, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Episode: Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy: Practices, progress & solutions

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Jack Wilcox
Host connected to University of Minnesota Extension and Extension Communications, presenting nutrient management insights and practical guidelines.

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Minnesota's Nutrient Reduction Strategy: Practices, progress & solutions
Q: We wanted to clue our listeners in on what's new in the nutrient strategy update.
The nutrient strategy has evolved from its original form with a stronger emphasis on localized, watershed-level planning, more comprehensive data integration from recent water quality monitoring, and revised targets that reflect current conditions and cross-border considerations, while still aiming to reduce nitrogen loads toward Gulf of Mexico goals.
Phosphorus: Rate guidelines, sources & best practices for Minnesota, Midwest farmers
Q: How should farmers think about four Rs and phosphorus management this season?
Experts advise considering a range of timing and placement options, focusing on soil test interpretations, ROI considerations, and avoiding rigid, economy-driven changes that ignore actual soil phosphorus status; prioritize site-specific decisions and long-term soil health.
Phosphorus: Rate guidelines, sources & best practices for Minnesota, Midwest farmers
Q: What are the current phosphorus guidelines like across states, and are they satisfactory?
Panelists note differences in state guidelines due to historical research and local conditions, but emphasize a common regional goal of consistent interpretations and terminology, with ongoing work to streamline soil testing methods across the Midwest.

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The show centers on nutrient management for crops, with a strong Minnesota focus. Episodes frequently feature university extension specialists, researchers, and government ag agencies discussing practical nitrogen and phosphorus management, timing, placement, and the Four Rs (rate, timing, placement, source). Recurring topics include PSNT and in-season soil testing, nitrates in water, manure-derived nitrogen, and region-specific guidelines, often paired with real-world field trial insights and cost/price considerations for 2026–2027. A notable strength is translating complex soil science into actionable farm practices, with clear emphasis on site-specific decisions, data-driven planning, and collaborative, cross-institution perspectives. Li... more

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