Nitrogen-fixing biological products: Four Midwest experts weigh in on industry claims, on-farm research tips, and more

UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast

In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we’re talking all about biologicals. What should companies consider as they test their biological products? Can growers reduce their nitrogen requirements due to biological use? Is there new research out there that tells us about biologicals’ effectiveness? What should growers watch out for when they consider companies’ claims about biological products?

Guests:

• Daniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)
• Carl Rosen, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)
• Emerson Nafgizer, Extension agronomist, retired (Champaign, IL)
• Dave Franzen, Extension soils specialist, North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND)

Additional resources:

• Nebraska On-Farm Research Network
• Practical Farmers of Iowa Farmer-Led Research
• Iowa Soybean Association
• NCERA103.org
• Nitrogen-fixing biological products: New report summarizes research from across the Corn Belt

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