On this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we talk all about fall manure application. What should be on a farmers to-do list to prepare for fall application? What names need to be on an operation's emergency response plan, and what kind of PPE should farmers keep nearby? How much lead time does a lab need to return sample results? If farmers plan to work with a commercial applicator, what can they do ahead of time to ensure a successful season? All of this, plus farmer Q&A, on-farm research advice, an update on ManureDB and more on today's show.

Guests:

• Melissa Wilson, Extension manure nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)
• Chryseis Modderman, Extension manure nutrient management specialist (Morris, MN)
• Nancy Bohl Bormann, researcher, manure and nutrient management (St. Paul)
• Eduardo Garay, on-farm research manager, manure management (St. Paul)

Additional Resources:

• How to put together a manure management plan
• UMN Manure (YouTube)
• ManureDB
• Manure management: Agitation and pumping
• For on-farm research inquiries, contact Eduardo Garay at: garay043@umn.edu

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Support for the Nutrient Management Podcast is provided by Minnesota's fertilizer tonnage fee through the Agricultural Fertilizer Research & Education Council (AFREC). Learn more at MNsoilfertility.com.

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 types of carbon sources have traditionally been used in a bioreactor, and what types of carbon could be used in the future? How are bioreactors incorporated in to a farmer's operation, and how are they maintained? How effective and efficient are bioreactors? What's on the horizon for the next generation of bioreactor technology? All this and more on today's episode.

Guests:

• Brad Carlson, Extension educator (Mankato)
• Jeff Strock, Extension soil scientist (Lamberton)

Additional Resources:

• Nitrogen and phosphorus removal from agricultural drainage water by a modular bioreactor
• Bioreactor research
• 3 takeaways from the Conservation Drainage Network’s annual meeting
• Edge of field N and P reduction strategies: What to know about conservation drainage practices
• Nitrogen Smart

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For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on X (formerly twitter), and visit our website.

If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.

Advancing Nitrogen Smart is proud to be supported by the farm families of Minnesota and their corn check-off investment through Minnesota Corn.

It’s that time of year again; time for the Fall Fertilizer Outlook on the Nutrient Management Podcast. Given the overall economics of crop production right now, how should farmers be approaching their fertilizer decisions this fall? What are some regional differences with respect to fertilizer management this year? There has been a renewed focus on the issue of water quality in Minnesota - how should this affect farmers’ decision-making? How many fertilizer decisions can be pushed off until spring? All of this and more on today’s show.

Guests:

• Brad Carlson, Extension educator (Mankato)
• Lindsay Pease, Extension nutrient and water management specialist (Crookston)
• Jeff Vetsch, Research supervisor (Waseca)
• Daniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)

Additional Resources:

• Are you overspending on fertilizer?
• Making sense of Minnesota's corn fertilizer guidelines: Frequently asked questions, and answers
• No P, no problem? Skipping phosphorus fertilizer application may make agronomic, economic sense
• Smart Nitrogen Management webinar (YouTube)

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For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast. And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on X (formerly twitter), and visit our website.

If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.

Support for the Nutrient Management Podcast is provided by Minnesota's fertilizer tonnage fee through the Agricultural Fertilizer Research & Education Council (AFREC). Learn more at MNsoilfertility.com.