{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast","title":"Nutrient management for irrigated crops in MN: Corn, potatoes, & edible beans","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1983,"description":"Today on the Nutrient Management Podcast we discuss nutrient management for irrigated crops in Minnesota. How many irrigated acres are there in Minnesota? What are some of the benefits and risks of irrigation? In what ways can risks be mitigated - through timing, cover crop adoption and / or other general soil health practices? What should growers know about the latest irrigation research in Minnesota? If a farmer is considering adopting irrigation practices, what should they focus on first? This and much, much more on today's episode.\nGuests:\nDaniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)\nCarl Rosen, Extension irrigation specialist, Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate (St. Paul)\nVasu Sharma, Extension irrigation specialist, Dept. of Soil, Water, and Climate (St. Paul)\nAdditional Resources:\nIrrigation\nResearch shows precision irrigation technology can improve irrigation water productivity in corn\nCould adding irrigation to Minnesota corn fields help reduce nitrate losses to groundwater?\nHow do wet and dry years affect corn yield and nitrate leaching under different irrigation and nitrogen management strategies?\nEffect of variable rate irrigation and nitrogen fertilizer rates on crop productivity and water quality\n---\nFor 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.\n\nIf you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu.\n\nSupport 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.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9RHoLXi-69tGGVWyZ5gXtgYS6sx_OxOF5Acs15aQrnw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNjc4/ZjhlNWE3ZTM1ODg4/ODAyYzJmOTVhMzM4/ZDdkYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}