The Dirt PodKast: Episode 25: A Deep Dive into Deep Soil Testing
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Reference: Nutrien eKonomics
The Dirt an eKonomics PodKast: Episode 25: A Deep Dive into Deep Soil Testing
DeDe Jones and Jourdan Bell from Texas A&M AgriLife share the financial benefits of deep soil testing and why farmers should consider implementing it on their operations.
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Show Guest
DeDe Jones
MBA, Texas A&M University
DeDe Jones has served as a Risk Management Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in the Amarillo District for over 10 years. Jones provides support and education for farmers and ranchers in the 22 counties of the Texas High Plains. Her primary activities focus on analyzing the financial performance and associated risk of agricultural decisions through the FARM Assistance program. She also regularly conducts computer short courses relating to Quick Books Financial Software. Jones has developed and implemented numerous educational resources in support of all segments of the agricultural industry including marketing, management, finance, and policy.
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Jourdan Bell
Ph.D., Agronomy, Texas A&M University
My Extension and Research efforts focus on agronomic management to improve crop production and profitability on the Texas High Plains. Extension activities include assisting County Extension Agents with demonstration trials as well as compiling and presenting results for regional producers through trial reports and county programs. Research activities target varietal selection as well as changing agronomic practices in sorghum (grain and forage), wheat, cotton, and corn systems on the Texas High Plains as a result of declining regional groundwater levels. I also evaluate herbicide efficacy in corn and sorghum production with a special emphasis on herbicide residual effects and rotational restrictions. Specific research activities target water stress in dryland and irrigated corn and sorghum production; and optimization of fermentation time of forage sorghums to improve varietal selection and nutritive qualities of ensiled forage sorghums.
Show Host
Mike Howell
Nutrien Senior Agronomist
Growing up on a university research farm, Mike Howell developed an interest in agriculture at a young age. While active in 4-H as a child, Howell learned to appreciate agriculture and the programs that would shape his career. Howell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in soil science and a Master of Science degree in entomology from Mississippi State University. He has more than 20 years of experience conducting applied research and delivering educational programs to help make producers more profitable. He takes pride in promoting agriculture in all levels of industry, especially with the younger generation.
The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast
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The Dirt an eKonomics PodKast
An eKonomics podKast featuring down-and-dirty agronomic science to help grow crops and bottom lines. Inspired by eKonomics.com, farming’s go-to information resource, hear Mike break down the latest crop nutrition research and news— helping farmers make better business decisions through actionable insights.
Presented by eKonomics | Farming's Go-To Information Resource
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