The Dirt PodKast: Episode 9: Nitrogen Pays The Bills in Rice Production

The Dirt an eKonomics Podcast: Episode 9: Nitrogen Pays The Bills in Rice Production

Trent Roberts from the University of Arkansas shares his experience growing rice in the mid-south. The unique crop needs special attention to water and nutrient management.

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Show Guest

Dr. Trent Roberts
Endowed Chair, Soil Fertility Research | University of Arkansas

 

Research Emphasis

Investigation of soil-based nitrogen tests for fertilizer management in crop production, with specialization in rice, wheat, and corn. Development of analytical methods for soil and plant analysis, including fractionation of soil organic nitrogen with an emphasis on identifying potentially mineralizable nitrogen.

Modeling crop response to nitrogen fertilizer application to determine economic optimum nitrogen rates for crop production.

Development of better management strategies for crop production through the investigation of the nitrogen balance (i.e., nitrogen utilization, nitrogen transformations, nitrogen losses and mechanisms, and nitrogen mineralization from soil and plant residues).

Use of stable isotopes as tracers in terrestrial systems.

Program Area

• Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
• Development of New Soil Test and Plant Analytical Methods

Connect with Dr. Trent Roberts - Twitter / Email

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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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