The Dirt PodKast: Episode 31: North Dakota Growers, This is Your Episode
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Reference: Nutrien eKonomics
The Dirt an eKonomics PodKast: Episode 31: North Dakota Growers, This is Your Episode
Growing crops in North Dakota: soil salinity, tilling practices, nitrogen handling and the weather all create challenges for growers. Dive into what those challenges look like with Mike and Professor and Extension Soil Specialist at North Dakota State University, Dr. David Franzen.
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Show Guest
Dr. David Franzen
Professor of Soil Science & Extension Soil Specialist | North Dakota State University
Background: BS, MS, and Ph.D. from University of Illinois, Urbana, IL. 18 years as agronomist and manager in the retail fertilizer business in East Central Illinois. Completed Ph.D. in 1993, with thesis addressing field variability of P, K, and soil pH in two Illinois fields. Results are published and publications are listed on this page. Joined NDSU faculty in June, 1994.
Professional Duties: Provide educational programs on soil and soil fertility topics to extension agents and specialists, industry professionals, farm producers and the public. Material is presented using meetings, field tours, written material, radio, TV, video and internet resources. Perform applied soils research projects as are relevant to North Dakota producers.
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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