Safety First: Navigating the Complexities of Liquid Fertilizer Blending

Our guests Dr. Karl Wyant, Director of Agronomy at Nutrien, and Dr. Rob Mikkelsen, Director of Agronomy at Yara, explain how liquid fertilizers offer flexibility in creating customized nutrient formulations tailored to specific crop needs. They emphasize the importance of understanding compatibility and safety when blending and handling liquid fertilizers.

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Takeaways

• Liquid fertilizers offer flexibility in creating customized nutrient formulations for specific crops.
• Understanding compatibility and safety is crucial when blending and handling liquid fertilizers.
• Jar testing is an important tool to predict compatibility and avoid mixing issues.
• Proper storage and maintenance of liquid fertilizers are essential to ensure their effectiveness.

Links:

• Karl's recent article in Fertilizer International Magazine, "Liquid Fertilizers - Compatibility and Safety"
• Karl mentioned the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation as a resource
• Yara's Tankmix to avoid mixing issues

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional advice or recommendations for listeners. The views expressed in this podcast by guests are not necessarily endorsed by Yara North America.

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