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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 46 MIN

Ep6: Irrigation Insights & many agronomy nuggets w/Johnny Ference

from Wormhole Agronomy · host Joe Ailts

The conversation covers insights on irrigation, late-season nutrient feeding, innovative approaches to crop desiccation, the impact of pivot irrigation on soil, recommended books and research papers, and low-cost tools for soil analysis. The discussion also delves into water quality and soil health, providing valuable insights and practical applications for agronomists and farmers. The conversation covers the importance of timing and tools in crop production, the use of mechanical solutions for compaction, and the concept of a cooperative model for testing products. It emphasizes the significance of timing in agricultural practices, the role of mechanical solutions in addressing compaction issues, and the potential benefits of a cooperative model for testing products and principles in agriculture.TakeawaysIrrigation InsightsNutrient ManagementWater Quality and Soil HealthTools for Soil Analysis Timing is everythingMechanical solutions for compactionCooperative model for testing productsChapters00:00 Low-Cost Tools for Soil Analysis36:03 Cooperative Model for Testing Products

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