The Dirt PodKast
Season 5
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.
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Season 5
Episode 36
November 3, 2026
Episode 36: What Millions of Soil Tests Reveal About Soil Fertility
In this episode, Dr. Karl Wyant is joined by Dr. Leanna Nigon, director of agronomy and research at The Fertilizer Institute (TFI).
Season 5
Episode 35
October 27, 2026
Episode 35: Behind the Granule: How Potash Fertilizer is Made
Season 5
Episode 34
October 20, 2026
Episode 34: Putting Ag Innovation to the Test
Season 5
Episode 33
October 13, 2026
Episode 33: Connecting Soil Research to the Field
Season 5
Episode 32
October 6, 2026
Episode 32: Which Potash Fertilizer Fits Your Fields?
Season 5
Episode 31
September 29, 2026
Episode 31: Understanding the Soil Factors Limiting Yield
Season 5
Episode 30
September 22, 2026
Episode 30: What Really Influences Soil Organic Matter?
Season 5
Episode 29
September 15, 2026
Episode 29: Building Better Yield Forecasts with Farm Data
Season 5
Episode 28
September 8, 2026
Episode 28: How 4R Nutrient Stewardship Guidance Has Evolved
Season 5
Episode 27
September 1, 2026
Episode 27: Starting the Conversation On Farm Succession
Season 5
Episode 26
August 25, 2026
Episode 26: Do You Know Your Grain Production Costs?
Season 5
Episode 25
August 18, 2026
Episode 25: Understanding Nitrogen Loss Through Denitrification
Season 5
Episode 24
August 11, 2026
Episode 24: What Pistachios Teach Us About Long-Term Planning
Season 5
Episode 23
August 4, 2026
Episode 23: Soil Testing Myths And Sampling Tips
Season 5
Episode 22
July 28, 2026
Episode 22: What’s Driving Crop And Fertilizer Markets?
Season 5
Episode 21
July 21, 2026
Episode 21: Mid-Season Weather Update And Harvest Outlook
Season 5
Episode 20
July 14, 2026
Episode 20: Why Your Irrigation Water Matters
Season 5
Episode 19
July 7, 2026
Episode 19: Choosing the Right Soil pH Strategy
Season 5
Episode 18
June 30, 2026
Episode 18: Building Resilience Through Farm Risk Management
Season 5
Episode 17
June 23, 2026
Episode 17: What It Takes To Grow Produce
Season 5
Episode 16
June 16, 2026
Episode 16: How Soil pH Changes And What You Can Do About It
Season 5
Episode 15
June 9, 2026
Episode 15: The Cost Of Overlooking Nutrients
Season 5
Episode 14
June 2, 2026
Episode 14: Do You Know The Value Of Your Crop Residue?
Season 5
Episode 13
May 26, 2026
Episode 13: Replacing What’s Removed: Phosphorus And Potassium
Season 5
Episode 12
May 19, 2026
Episode 12: Sustainability Starts With Good Agronomy
Season 5
Episode 11
May 12, 2026
Episode 11: The Evolution Of Ag Tech And What Comes Next
Season 5
Episode 10
May 5, 2026
Episode 10: How Nitrogen Fertilizer Is Made
Season 5
Episode 9
April 28, 2026
Episode 9: Your Prairie Weather Forecast
Season 5
Episode 8
April 21, 2026
Episode 8: Making Time To Be More Intentional On The Farm
Season 5
Episode 7
April 14, 2026
Episode 7: What Your Standard Soil Test Isn’t Telling You
Season 5
Episode 6
April 7, 2026
Episode 6: The Weather Patterns Shaping 2026
Season 5
Episode 5
March 31, 2026
Episode 5: What’s Driving Ag Markets Right Now?
Season 5
Episode 4
March 24, 2026
Episode 4: The Right Time To Plant Corn
Season 5
Episode 3
March 17, 2026
Episode 3: Choosing Your Soil Fertility Strategy
Season 5
Episode 2
March 10, 2026
Episode 2: The Realities of Farming Today
Season 5
Episode 1
March 3, 2026
Episode 1: Standing With Farmers In Hard Times
Season 4
Episode 39
November 25, 2025
Episode 39: The ROI Mindset: Farming for Profit Versus Yield
In this episode of The Dirt, we head to Grace, Idaho, to talk with fifth-generation farmer Ryan Christensen about what return on investment actually means on the farm, why it’s important, and why Ryan farms for a greater ROI over a greater yield.
Season 4
Episode 38
November 18, 2025
Episode 38: Maximize Your Crop Per Drop: On-Farm Water Conservation
Season 4
Episode 37
November 11, 2025
Episode 37: The Immeasurable Impact of Extension Services
Season 4
Episode 36
November 4, 2025
Episode 36: Protecting Your Farm’s Legacy with Succession Planning
Season 4
Episode 35
October 28, 2025
Episode 35: When Crisis Hits the Farm: How Farm Rescue Saves the Season
Season 4
Episode 34
October 21, 2025
Episode 34: How Soil Testing Helps Maximize Your Input Dollars
Season 4
Episode 33
October 14, 2025
Episode 33: Your Winter Weather Watchouts: What the Forecast Says
Season 4
Episode 32
October 7, 2025
Episode 32: Navigating Farming’s Economic Cycles
Season 4
Episode 31
September 30, 2025
Episode 31: Your Ag Market Analysis: What You Need to Know for 2026
Season 4
Episode 30
September 23, 2025
Episode 30: Desert Farming: Efficiency is the Name of the Game
Season 4
Episode 29
September 16, 2025
Episode 29: Tapping Into Crop Conversations With Biosensors
Season 4
Episode 28
September 9, 2025
Episode 28: Nitrogen Management: Lessons from the Prairies
Season 4
Episode 27
September 2, 2025
Episode 27: Managing and Maintaining a Natural Grass Field
Season 4
Episode 26
August 26, 2025
Episode 26: Resilient By Design: A Look Inside Canadian Dairy
Season 4
Episode 25
August 19, 2025
Episode 25: Tight Tassel Wrap: The Latest Challenge in Corn
Season 4
Episode 24
August 12, 2025
Episode 24: Managing Sulfur: Timing, Sources and Tools
Season 4
Episode 23
August 5, 2025
Episode 23: Fertilizer Storage: Protecting Quality and Flowability
Season 4
Episode 22
July 29, 2025
Episode 22: How the Calgary Stampede Connects Global Agriculture
Season 4
Episode 21
July 22, 2025
Episode 21: The Calgary Stampede: A Gateway to the Future of Agriculture
Season 4
Episode 20
July 15, 2025
Episode 20: Smarter Sulfur Management
Season 4
Episode 19
July 8, 2025
Episode 19: Investing in Safer Farms and Fields
Season 4
Episode 18
July 1, 2025
Episode 18: Navigating Global Impacts on Fertilizer Supply
Season 4
Episode 17
June 24, 2025
Episode 17: Paving Your Path in Agriculture
Season 4
Episode 16
June 17, 2025
Episode 16: Not Your Average Veggie: Potato’s Nutrient Demands
Season 4
Episode 15
June 10, 2025
Episode 15: What’s Impacting Fertilizer Supply This Season?
Season 4
Episode 14
June 3, 2025
Episode 14: Bringing the Next Generation Back to the Farm
Season 4
Episode 13
May 27, 2025
Episode 13: The Hidden Risks In Your Nitrogen Program
Season 4
Episode 12
May 20, 2025
Episode 12: Spotting, Diagnosing and Solving Potassium Deficiencies
Season 4
Episode 11
May 13, 2025
Episode 11: How Land Judging Prepares Future Farmers
Season 4
Episode 10
May 6, 2025
Episode 10: Cover Crops: Planting With a Purpose
Season 4
Episode 9
April 29, 2025
Episode 9: Are We Overlooking Potassium?
Season 4
Episode 8
April 22, 2025
Episode 8: The Surprising Science Behind Sweet Potato Production
Season 4
Episode 7
April 15, 2025
Episode 7: Supercharging Your Soil With Starter Fertilizers
Season 4
Episode 6
April 8, 2025
Episode 6: Spreading Success With Manure Management
Season 4
Episode 5
April 1, 2025
Episode 5: The Goalpost Has Moved: Soil’s New Demands
Season 4
Episode 4
March 25, 2025
Episode 4: Maximizing Fertilizer Efficiency on a Budget
Season 4
Episode 3
March 18, 2025
Episode 3: Boosting Bottom Lines In Today’s Market
Season 4
Episode 2
March 11, 2025
Episode 2: Tariffs Explained: What It Means for Agriculture
Season 4
Episode 1
March 4, 2025
Episode 1: Preparing for Planting: What the Weather Says
Season 3
Episode 39
November 26, 2024
Episode 39: A Tale of Two Thanksgivings
Explore the tale of two Thanksgivings as Mike Howell, and special guest, Lyle Cowell, explore the history and origin of Canadian and American Thanksgiving in this holiday episode of The Dirt.
Season 3
Episode 38
November 19, 2024
Episode 38: Managing Soybean’s Yield Robbing Diseases
Season 3
Episode 37
November 12, 2024
Episode 37: The Path to Pasture Profitability
Season 3
Episode 36
November 5, 2024
Episode 36: Sulfur and Nitrogen, The Dynamic Duo
Season 3
Episode 35
October 29, 2024
Episode 35: Celebrating 65 Years of Potash Production
Season 3
Episode 34
October 22, 2024
Episode 34: Turning to the Tropics: Farming’s Future
Season 3
Episode 33
October 15, 2024
Episode 33: Weathered But Strong: Rebuilding Georgia’s Agriculture Sector
Season 3
Episode 32
October 8, 2024
Episode 32: Soil Synergies: New Research & Trials
Season 3
Episode 1
October 1, 2024
Episode 31: Building Banks and Boosting Yields
Season 3
Episode 30
September 24, 2024
Episode 30: Lessons in La Niña: Fall 2024 Weather Update
Season 3
Episode 29
September 17, 2024
Episode 29: Rotational Grazing: A Recipe for Regenerative Ag
Season 3
Episode 28
September 10, 2024
Episode 28: Timing Tips: Applying Phosphorus and Potassium
Season 3
Episode 27
September 3, 2024
Episode 27: Grower’s Guide: Phosphorus and Potassium Management
Season 3
Episode 26
August 28, 2024
Episode 26: Next on Nitrogen: Fall Applications and Smart Sources
Season 3
Episode 25
August 20, 2024
Episode 25: The Ag Agenda: Policy Priorities For Farmers
Season 3
Episode 24
August 13, 2024
Episode 24: Finding Strength in the Struggle
Season 3
Episode 23
August 6, 2024
Episode 23: Australia’s Acres: Farming Down Under
Season 3
Episode 22
July 30, 2024
Episode 22: The FRST Step to Optimizing Fertilizer Use
Season 3
Episode 21
July 23, 2024
Episode 21: The Necessity of Nutrients
Season 3
Episode 19
July 9, 2024
Episode 20: Fertilizer: Feeding the World
Season 3
Episode 19
July 9, 2024
Episode 19: 2024 Market Outlook
Season 3
Episode 18
July 2, 2024
Episode 18: For Soil’s Sake
Season 3
Episode 17
June 25, 2024
Episode 17: The Conservation Conversation
Season 3
Episode 16
June 18, 2024
Episode 16: Soil Secrets: Subsurface Moisture
Season 3
Episode 15
June 11, 2024
Episode 15: Fertility, Forage & The 4Rs
Season 3
Episode 14
June 4, 2024
Episode 14: 12-Time Pro Rodeo Announcer Of The Year Talks Mental Health
Season 3
Episode 13
May 28, 2024
Episode 13: Optimism Ahead: 2024 Global Weather Forecast
Season 3
Episode 12
May 21, 2024
Episode 12: Sulfur: More Than Just Fertilizer
Season 3
Episode 11
May 14, 2024
Episode 11: Reaching Out – Managing On-Farm Stress
Season 3
Episode 10
May 7, 2024
Episode 10: Put Your Soil Test to the Test
Season 3
Episode 9
April 30, 2024
Episode 9: Decoding the Dicamba Dilemma
Season 3
Episode 8
April 23, 2024
Episode 8: Where Has All the Potassium Gone?
Season 3
Episode 7
April 16, 2024
Episode 7: How Your Water Source Impacts Your Pesticides
Season 3
Episode 6
April 9, 2024
Episode 6: Agriculture + Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma
Season 3
Episode 5
April 2, 2024
Episode 5: Liquid Fertilizers: What’s In Your Mix?
Season 3
Episode 4
March 26, 2024
Episode 4: Is Soil Salinity Impacting Your Crops?
Season 3
Episode 3
March 19, 2024
Episode 3: Talking Turf: Why and How to Fertilize Your Lawn
Season 3
Episode 2
March 12, 2024
Episode 2: Nitrogen Nitty-Gritty: Preventing Loss, Maximizing Yield
Season 3
Episode 1
March 5, 2024
Episode 1: Bridging The Agriculture Perception Divide
Season 2
Episode 38
November 21, 2023
Episode 38: Thanksgiving: A Family Agriculture Affair
Thanksgiving has undeniable ties to agriculture. In this special episode, Mike is joined by his two sons. Together, they discuss the holiday’s agronomic history and reflect on some of their own favorite traditions and foods.
Season 2
Episode 37
November 14, 2023
Episode 37: The Enzymatic Roles Of Copper And Manganese
Season 2
Episode 36
November 7, 2023
Episode 36: Everything You Need To Know About Potash
Season 2
Episode 35
October 31, 2023
Episode 35: Forage+Minerals: A Recipe For Livestock Nutrition
Season 2
Episode 34
October 24, 2023
Episode 34: What’s Left In Your Field?
Season 2
Episode 33
October 17, 2023
Episode 33: Liebig’s Law: Tools to Manage Yield
Season 2
Episode 32
October 10, 2023
Episode 32: Edible Bean Market Grows Globally
Season 2
Episode 31
October 3, 2023
Episode 31: North Dakota Growers, This is Your Episode
Season 2
Episode 30
September 26, 2023
Episode 30: Drain Tile Pays: Wet or Dry Years
Season 2
Episode 29
September 19, 2023
Episode 29: Looking Ahead: Will the 2023 Markets Stabilize?
Season 2
Episode 28
September 12, 2023
Episode 28: Fall 2023 Weather Outlook with Eric Snodgrass
Season 2
Episode 27
September 5, 2023
Episode 27: Wildlife Food Plots: Year-Long Program
Season 2
Episode 26
August 29, 2023
Episode 26: From Milo to Tiktok: Farmer Dan Tells All
Season 2
Episode 25
August 22, 2023
Episode 25: A Deep Dive into Deep Soil Testing
Season 2
Episode 24
August 15, 2023
Episode 24: Regenerative Ag: Five Key Concepts
Season 2
Episode 23
August 8, 2023
Episode 23: Winning 160 Acres of Gold
Season 2
Episode 22
August 1, 2023
Episode 22: A Lifetime in the Chucks
Season 2
Episode 21
July 25, 2023
Episode 21: Take Me To The Rodeo
Season 2
Episode 20
July 18, 2023
Episode 20: 4-H Offers Youth Something For Everyone
Season 2
Episode 19
July 11, 2023
Episode 19: Bushel Simplifies Farm Data Management
Season 2
Episode 18
July 4, 2023
Episode 18: The High Stress of a Low Mississippi River
Season 2
Episode 17
June 27, 2023
Episode 17: You Can’t Change the Weather – Ways to Manage Drought
Season 2
Episode 16
June 20, 2023
Episode 16: From Field to Future: Innovation at Grand Farm
Season 2
Episode 15
June 13, 2023
Episode 15: Why Is Everyone Talking About Sulfur?
Season 2
Episode 14
June 6, 2023
Episode 14: Want To Increase Disease Resistance, Decrease Lodging? Check Your Chloride
Season 2
Episode 13
May 30, 2023
Episode 13: Understanding Stats – Trash In, Trash Out
Season 2
Episode 12
May 23, 2023
Episode 12: Tight Supply Doesn’t Always Mean High Prices
Season 2
Episode 11
May 16, 2023
Episode 11: Don’t Forget the Sulfur! Agriculture’s Fourth Nutrient
Season 2
Episode 10
May 9, 2023
Episode 10: Drilling Down Deep; The Critical Role of Sulfur
Season 2
Episode 9
May 2, 2023
Episode 9: Nitrogen Pays The Bills in Rice Production
Season 2
Episode 8
April 25, 2023
Episode 8: Who Gets the Buddy Seat on Your Farm?
Season 2
Episode 7
April 18, 2023
Episode 7: Feeding Your Field – Yield Boosting Nutrients for Cotton and Peanut Production
Season 2
Episode 6
April 11, 2023
Episode 6: Improvements in Soybean Crop Management Yield Results
Season 2
Episode 5
April 4, 2023
Episode 5: North of the 49th: Crash Course in Canola
Season 2
Episode 4
March 28, 2023
Episode 4: El Nino Returns; Brings Hope For a Better Growing Season
Season 2
Episode 3
March 21, 2023
Episode 3: Managing Potato Fertility is Critical
Season 2
Episode 2
March 14, 2023
Episode 2: Record-breaking Corn Grower Shares Fertilizer Tips and Tricks
Season 2
Episode 1
March 7, 2023
Episode 1: Brian Arnall Talks Biostimulants
Season 1
Episode 36
November 15, 2022
Episode 36: What We’re Thankful For – Hear from the Nutrien Agronomy Team
The Nutrien Agronomy team discuss what Thanksgiving means to them, their holiday traditions and what they’re thankful for this year.
Season 1
Episode 35
November 8, 2022
Episode 35: Nutrien’s Sustainability Efforts with Mark Thompson
Season 1
Episode 34
November 1, 2022
Episode 34: A Fifth-Generation Corn Farmer’s Perspective on Sustainable Agriculture
Season 1
Episode 33
October 25, 2022
Episode 33: Sustainable Potato Production with Carl Rosen
Season 1
Episode 32
October 18, 2022
Episode 32: Implementing Sustainable Agriculture Practices with Sally Flis
Season 1
Episode 31
October 11, 2022
Episode 31: Understanding Sustainable Agriculture with Michelle Nutting
Season 1
Episode 30
October 4, 2022
Episode 30: The Importance of the 4Rs with Dr. Cristie Preston
Season 1
Episode 29
September 27, 2022
Episode 29: The Role of Molybdenum in Plants with Dr. Vaughn Reed
Season 1
Episode 28
September 20, 2022
Episode 28: The Role of Iron in plants with Dr. Brian Arnall
Season 1
Episode 27
September 13, 2022
Episode 27: Expert Advice about Fall Application with Dr. Alan Blaylock
Season 1
Episode 26
September 6, 2022
Episode 26: Perspectives on Residue Management at the 2022 Farm Progress Show
Season 1
Episode 25
August 30, 2022
Episode 25: Key Events and Trends Impacting Global Agricultural Markets with Mark Tully: Fall Update
Season 1
Episode 24
August 23, 2022
Episode 24: What’s Going on Inside Your Plants: Tissue Testing with Scott Fitchner and Jenna Overmyer
Season 1
Episode 23
August 16, 2022
Episode 23: Going nuts with Dr. John Beasley – Why boron isn’t boring
Season 1
Episode 22
August 9, 2022
Episode 22: Farm Safety with John Hubbard, and a Tailgating Kick-off with Natasha Haynes
Season 1
Episode 21
August 2, 2022
Episode 21: The Dirt LIVE from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Season 1
Episode 20
July 26, 2022
Episode 20: Weather Impacts on Agricultural Production with Eric Snodgrass – July Update
Season 1
Episode 19
July 19, 2022
Episode 19: The Role of Zinc in Plants with Dr. Jeff Schoenau
Season 1
Episode 18
July 12, 2022
Episode 18: The Relationship Between Soil Fertility and Plant Diseases with Dr. Tom Allen
Season 1
Episode 17
July 5, 2022
Episode 17: Defining, Monitoring, and Preparing for Drought Conditions with Dr. Karl Wyant
Season 1
Episode 16
June 28, 2022
Episode 16: Crop Updates and Double Crop Soybeans with Dr. Cristie Preston
Season 1
Episode 15
June 21, 2022
Episode 15: The Role of Magnesium in Plants with Dr. Karl Wyant
Season 1
Episode 14
June 14, 2022
Episode 14: Key Events and Trends Impacting Global Agricultural Markets with Mark Tully
Season 1
Episode 13
June 7, 2022
Episode 13: The Role of Calcium in Plants with Dr. John Halvin
Season 1
Episode 12
May 31, 2022
Episode 12: The Role of Sulfur in Plants with Dr. Alan Blaylock and Ron Olson
Season 1
Episode 11
May 24, 2022
Episode 11: The Role of Potassium in Plants with Dr. Antonio Mallarino
Season 1
Episode 10
May 17, 2022
Episode 10: Weather Impacts on Agricultural Production with Eric Snodgrass
Season 1
Episode 9
May 10, 2022
Episode 9: The Role of Phosphorus in Plants with Dr. Cristie Preston
Season 1
Episode 8
May 3, 2022
Episode 8: The Impact of Commodity, Fertilizer and Fuel Prices with Chris Reynolds
Season 1
Episode 7
April 26, 2022
Episode 7: The Role of Nitrogen in Plants with Dr. Hunter Frame: Part Two
Season 1
Episode 6
April 19, 2022
Episode 6: The Role of Nitrogen in Plants with Dr. Hunter Frame: Part One
Season 1
Episode 5
April 12, 2022
Episode 5: Essential Nutrients For Plant Growth with Dr. Alan Blaylock
Season 1
Episode 4
April 5, 2022
Episode 4: The Importance of Soil pH with Dr. Larry Oldham and Dr. Clain Jones
Season 1
Episode 3
March 29, 2022
Episode 3: Farmers’ Perspectives on 2022 at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show
Season 1
Episode 2
March 22, 2022
Episode 2: Interpreting Soil Test Results with Nathan Slaton
Season 1
Episode 1
March 11, 2022
