Spring nutrient management decisions

University of Minnesota Extension’s two-day field School for Ag Professionals is coming up July 29 and July 30, 2026. If you’re an agronomist, a retailer, dealer or consultant, if you’re a summer field scout - we encourage you to attend these small-group, hands-on sessions led in the field by experienced instructors. 12 Certified Crop Advisor CEUs credits are available! For all the details, including info on lodging, visit z.umn.edu/AgFieldSchool2026In this episode of the Nutrient Management Podcast, we discuss spring nutrient management decisions. What are field conditions looking like around Minnesota? What's the status of fertilizer prices and supplies? How can growers save on fertilizer costs this year? Will there be any changes made to the fertilizer guidelines in 2022?Guests:Dan Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul)Fabian Fernandez, Extension nitrogen management specialist (St. Paul)Lindsay Pease, Extension nutrient and water management specialist - NWROC (Crookston)Brad Carlson, Extension educator - nitrogen management & water quality (Mankato)Chryseis Modderman, Extension educator - manure management (Morris)Jeff Vetsch, Soil science researcher - SROC (Waseca)Additional resources:Taking soil samples for nitrogen analysis could pay big this yearFertilizer recommendations by cropManure for sale: How livestock farmers can benefit from high fertilizer pricesWith high fertilizer prices, should you consider manure options in your area?Video recordings of 2022 Nutrient Management and Nitrogen Conference presentations now available---For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode! And don't forget to subscribe to Minnesota Crop News' daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website.Support for the Nutrient Management Podcast is provided by Minnesota's fertilizer tonnage fee through the Agricultural Fertilizer Research & Education Council (AFREC). Learn more at MNsoilfertility.com