Knowledge Center for Agriculture Solutions | Koch Agronomic Services
Knowledge Center for Agriculture Solutions | Koch Agronomic Services
Field Notes Podcast: The Role of Nitrogen Fertilizer in Crop Production
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The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (Koch) will break down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Crop science experts and others in the agriculture industry will discuss topics ranging from nitrogen loss and soil health to ways growers can increase operational efficiencies.

Episode #1 - Understanding Nitrogen

In the inaugural podcast, two Koch experts – Tim Laatsch, technical agronomy manager, and Michael Berry, director of brand expansion – kick things off with the foundation of nitrogen. They explain how the nitrogen cycle works, why minimizing nitrogen loss is so important and what can be gained by following the 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship. 

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Article Tags: Urea, Above and Below Ground, Understanding Nitrogen Loss
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