Browsing by Author "Vetsch, Jeff"

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    Cover crops in Minnesota: Recent challenges and future solutions
    (2024-02-29) Cates, Anna; Vetsch, Jeff; House, Jared; Wilcox, Jack
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we're talking about cover crops in Minnesota: Recent challenges and future solutions. What were the cover crop issues for 2022 and 2023? Based on the conditions right now and from last spring, what might some good management practices be going forward? What was the decision-making process for a panelist adjusting rye seeding rate requirements in the fall of 2024 when drilled. What advice would the panel have for someone brand new to cover crops, and who has concerns that were exacerbated by this last cycle? Additional resources: Why did cover crops cause issues in Minnesota the last two years and what should growers do going forward? (https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/09/why-did-cover-crops-cause-issues-in.html); Recording of Feb. 2024 Strategic Farming webinar on "Thirsty cover crops: Do they impact our cash crops?" (https://youtu.be/LLt1ayXvy1o?si=90YWp1sI0esR7wie); Register for Cover Crop Academy: New hybrid, year-long, statewide course starts June 2024 (https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2024/02/announcing-university-of-minnesota.html); Growing cover crops in Minnesota: 4 great resources to get you started (https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2021/03/growing-cover-crops-in-minnesota-4.html); Cover crop recipes, Midwest Cover Crops Council (https://www.midwestcovercrops.org/getting-started-correct/#recipes); Grant County SWCD (https://grantswcd.org/); Minnesota NRCS (https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/conservation-by-state/minnesota).
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    Episode 10: Agricultural Drainage and Nutrient Management
    (2019-05-15) McDivitt, Paul; Vetsch, Jeff; Kaiser, Dan; Carlson, Brad; Pease, Lindsay; Fernandez, Fabian
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, University of Minnesota Extension specialists and educators discuss agricultural drainage and nutrient management. What happens when we drain soils? How does drainage impact crop production and water quality? How can we minimize nutrient loss through drainage systems?
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    Episode 11: Spring Planting and Crop Conditions
    (2019-06-05) McDivitt, Paul; Vetsch, Jeff; Kaiser, Dan; Carlson, Brad; Pease, Lindsay
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, University of Minnesota Extension specialists and educators review spring planting and crop conditions in Minnesota. What should farmers be thinking about going into early summer related to nutrient availability? What takeaways can we make from these two challenging springs we've had in a row?
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    Episode 12: 2019 Research Round-Up
    (2019-07-09) McDivitt, Paul; Vetsch, Jeff; Klinger, Greg; Nelson, Anne; Fernandez, Fabian; Miao, Yuxin; Sims, Albert; Pease, Lindsay; Sharma, Vasu; Carlson, Brad; Wilson, Melissa; Pagliara, Paulo; Kaiser, Daniel
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, University of Minnesota researchers meet in Crookston at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center to discuss their ongoing research across the state.
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    Episode 15: Considerations for Fall Fertilizer Applications
    (2019-08-07) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Dan; Vetsch, Jeff; Carlson, Brad
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we discuss considerations for fall fertilizer applications. Given the conditions this past spring, if fertilizer was applied to a field which didn't end up getting planted, does fertilizer still need to be applied this fall for the 2020 crop? Is there anything new related to nitrogen which growers should be considering for fall application considering our recent wet growing seasons? What about P and K? And micronutrients?
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    Episode 1: Late Season Nutrient Management
    (2018-09-27) Kaiser, Dan; Fernandez, Fabian; Vetsch, Jeff
    The end of the growing season has presented a lot of variation in weather from wet to dry across Minnesota. Now is also the time to make decisions on fall fertilizer. On this episode, Dan Kaiser, Fabian Fernandez and Jeff Vetsch discuss where growers' minds should be at this point.
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    Episode 22: 2020 Research Update
    (2020-01-28) McDivitt, Paul; Carlson, Brad; Kaiser, Dan; Vetsch, Jeff; Cates, Anna; Sharma, Vasu
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, five U of M researchers discuss their 2019 research projects and what they'll be studying in 2020. Topics include sulfur sources, urea timing, split application of N, banding P and K, soil health tests, cover crops, irrigation management, variable rate N technologies, the pre-plant nitrate test, and more.
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    Episode 23: Nitrogen Management
    (2020-02-13) McDivitt, Paul; Carlson, Brad; Kaiser, Dan; Vetsch, Jeff; Cates, Anna; Sharma, Vasu
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss nitrogen management. Should growers consider split-applying N? Is fall urea too risky? Is ESN worth the cost?
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    Episode 24: Optimal Phosphorus and Potassium Levels in the Soil
    (2020-04-02) McDivitt, Paul; Vetsch, Jeff; Pease, Lindsay; Kaiser, Dan
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss optimal phosphorus and potassium levels in the soil. What are some key takeaways that growers should know about interpreting soil tests? Environmentally, what is the threshold at which we should avoid applications to prevent significant nutrient loss? Is there really an optimal soil test level that farmers should shoot for?
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    Episode 31: Liming
    (2020-10-30) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Dan; Rosen, Carl; Vetsch, Jeff
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers talk about liming. Which crops benefit the most from lime application? What should growers look for in a liming material? How are the university's lime recommendations developed?
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    Episode 33: Nutrient Interactions
    (2020-12-17) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Dan; Fernandez, Fabian; Vetsch, Jeff
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers talk about nutrient interactions. What are nutrient interactions and how important are they to crops? Which nutrient interactions are of concern to crop producers? What can you do to avoid misinterpreting plant tissue analysis results due to nutrient interactions?
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    Episode 34: On-Farm Research and Nitrogen Rates
    (2021-01-27) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Dan; Fernandez, Fabian; Vetsch, Jeff; Wiebers, Matt
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers and independent agronomist Matt Wiebers talk about on-farm research and nitrogen rates. Matt discusses his AFREC-funded on-farm research project and what he's seen the last few years with regards to nitrogen rates. University researchers weigh in with their thoughts on Matt's research and how recent university data compare. Then the group discusses where the nitrogen guidelines might be heading and the future of on-farm research.
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    Episode 35: Drainage Research
    (2021-02-24) McDivitt, Paul; Carlson, Brad; Fernandez, Fabian; Pease, Lindsay; Strock, Jeff; Vetsch, Jeff
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, five U of M researchers discuss drainage research. Could there be different nitrogen guidelines in the future based on drainage status? Is older research in Minnesota on drainage systems still valuable or have changes in climate and crops mean we should re-look at some of these topics? Where do conservation drainage technologies such as bioreactors fit economically in our cropping systems? Thank you to Minnesota's Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) for supporting the podcast.
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    Episode 37: Continuous Corn Nutrient Management
    (2021-04-29) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Daniel; Fernandez, Fabian; Vetsch, Jeff; Coulter, Jeff
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, four U of M researchers discuss continuous corn nutrient management. What are the most challenging aspects of continuous corn production? Which key nutrients are impacted by residue breakdown and how can continuous corn growers manage residue to limit nutrient tie-up? What has recent research told us about how to maximize yield in a continuous corn system? Are there any other practices, not specifically related to fertilizer management, that may interact with a soil fertility program that growers should be aware of for continuous corn production? Thank you to Minnesota's Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) for supporting the podcast.
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    Episode 38: Potassium Management
    (2021-05-04) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Daniel; Vetsch, Jeff; Leverich, Leanna
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss potassium management. What key factors impact potassium availability in soils? Currently, Minnesota suggests banding potassium is more efficient than broadcast application. What are your thoughts on the band versus broadcast debate? There have been some questions over the winter related to potash application on soybean. What are some key takeaways from your research and should farmers consider alternative forms of potassium fertilizer?Thank you to Minnesota's Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) for supporting the podcast.
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    Episode 40: Starter Fertilizer Issues
    (2021-07-12) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Daniel; Vetsch, Jeff; Potter, Bruce
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss starter fertilizer issues. What makes liquid starter fertilizers risky when applying on or near the seed? Should growers adjust their liquid in-furrow application rates in dry years? Is it a good idea to mix liquid fertilizer with fungicides or insecticides?Thank you to Minnesota's Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) for supporting the podcast.
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    Episode 41: Fall Fertilizer Outlook
    (2021-08-17) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Daniel; Fernandez, Fabian; Vetsch, Jeff; Carlson, Brad
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, four U of M researchers discuss fall fertilizer decisions. With rising prices, what are some ways growers can save on fertilizer costs this fall and next spring? With the dry conditions, is there anything growers need to be thinking about regarding nutrient availability or soil testing that might arise this fall if conditions stay dry? Is this a year that a soil nitrate test might be useful? Is there anything related to changes in the U of M fertilizer guidelines that growers should be aware of? Thank you to Minnesota's Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) for supporting the podcast.
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    Episode 42: Sulfur
    (2021-09-27) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Daniel; Vetsch, Jeff; Pagliari, Paulo
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, three U of M researchers discuss sulfur.How has atmospheric sulfur deposition changed over time and why does it matter for farmers?How did the dry conditions this year impact sulfur availability? Do dry soils mean sulfur responses will be greater? Do dry soils affect which source of sulfur growers should use? What do we know about interactions between sulfur and other nutrients? What should farmers thinking about applying sulfur for the 2022 crop keep in mind?Thank you to Minnesota's Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) for supporting the podcast.
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    Episode 45: Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) approach to corn N rate guidelines
    (2022-01-18) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Daniel; Fernandez, Fabian; Vetsch, Jeff; Carlson, Brad
    Guests: Dan Kaiser, Extension soil fertility specialist; Fabian Fernandez, Extension soil fertility specialist; Jeff Vetsch, U of M SROC researcher; Brad Carlson, Extension educator. Additional resources: Corn nitrogen rate calculator, High nitrogen fertilizer costs: What should corn growers be thinking about?, Corn fertilizer guidelines, Nutrient Management Conference (Feb. 8, 2022), Nitrogen Conference (Feb. 15, 2022), Nitrogen Smart educational program, Minnesota Nutrient Management Initiative.
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    Episode 48: Spring Nutrient Management Decisions
    (2022-04-07) McDivitt, Paul; Kaiser, Daniel; Fernandez, Fabian; Pease, Lindsay; Carlson, Brad; modderman, Chryseis; Vetsch, Jeff
    In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we discuss spring nutrient management decisions. What are field conditions looking like around Minnesota? What's the status of fertilizer prices and supplies? How can growers save on fertilizer costs this year? Will there be any changes made to the fertilizer guidelines in 2022? Guests: Dan Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul); Fabian Fernandez, Extension nitrogen management specialist (St. Paul); Lindsay Pease, Extension nutrient and water management specialist - NWROC (Crookston); Brad Carlson, Extension educator - nitrogen management & water quality (Mankato); Chryseis Modderman, Extension educator - manure management (Morris); Jeff Vetsch, Soil science researcher - SROC (Waseca). Additional resources: Taking soil samples for nitrogen analysis could pay big this year, Fertilizer recommendations by crop, Manure for sale: How livestock farmers can benefit from high fertilizer prices, With high fertilizer prices, should you consider manure options in your area?, Video recordings of 2022 Nutrient Management and Nitrogen Conference presentations now available. For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode! And don't forget to subscribe to Minnesota Crop News' daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website. 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