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The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast

The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast

By: Mike Howell
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 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. Let's dig in.2023 Science
Episodes
  • Your Prairie Weather Forecast

    Your Prairie Weather Forecast
    Apr 28 2026
    Every season in the Canadian Prairies comes down to one thing: the weather. With a short growing window, everything rides on how conditions unfold. In this episode, meteorologist David Spence breaks down how winter set the stage for spring, where moisture levels stand across the Prairies, and what conditions could look like heading into seeding. While much of the region has pulled out of short-term drought and field are shaping up well, deeper moisture concerns still linger (especially in southern Alberta). As El Niño develops, David explores how this could setup a hotter, drier summer and what that could mean for crops across the Prairies. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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    19 mins
  • Making Time To Be More Intentional On The Farm

    Making Time To Be More Intentional On The Farm
    Apr 21 2026
    If you spend just 14 minutes a day differently, what could that do for you and your farm? On this episode of The Dirt, Mike Howell sits down with Angie Traetow to talk about what it looks like to be more intentional on the farm and in everyday life. They explore how a small shift in how you use your time can add up over the course of a year, and why stepping back from the day-to-day to think about the big picture truly matters. From thinking more strategically about the markets and new technology to long-term planning like succession, taking a more intentional approach can have a lasting impact in your life and your operation. Angie shares personal examples from her own farm and challenges listeners to spend just one percent of their day more intentionally. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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    17 mins
  • What Your Standard Soil Test Isn't Telling You

    What Your Standard Soil Test Isn't Telling You
    Apr 14 2026
    You're applying the nutrients your crops need, but is your soil actually able to deliver them? Your standard soil test might not be giving you the full picture of what's actually happening beneath the surface. In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with Dr. Elizabeth French, Soil Biology Manager at Waypoint Analytical, to explore what traditional soil tests may be missing, and how biological soil testing can help answer questions around nutrient availability and cycling, soil health and overall crop performance. Together, they explore how biological soil testing is helping us better understand soil biology and what's in the soil, what these tests can reveal about a soil's microbial activity and productivity and how this insight can lead to stronger agronomic decisions. Tune in to learn how biological soil testing works and how it can help you evaluate and support soil health and fertility across fields. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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    15 mins
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