We are virtually traveling in-field to learn more about microbial nitrogen and the impact biologicals and biostimulants can have on your crops. Dairy Stream host, Joanna Guza, and guest, Rick Molenaar, discuss the following topics:
- Evolution of technology in crop production
- Gene-editing microbes
- Current advancements in microbial nitrogen
- Impressive corn silage research
- Key growing stages to focus on
- ROI benefit of nitrogen management
- How microbes can help dairy farmers
- Precision agricultural equipment
- Microbial nitrogen technologies to support GHG emissions
- Challenges
- Future of nitrogen fertilizer management
Special thanks to Pivot Bio for sponsoring this episode.
About the guest
- Rick Molenaar is a regional agronomy lead for Pivot Bio. He is an agronomy professional with a proven track record of success in leading field agronomist teams, conducting on-farm trials of pre-commercial biological products, and collaborating with land grant universities. His expertise spans Midwest row crop production, where he utilizes agriculture-based GIS programs to develop innovative variable rate maps for seeding, fertility, liming, and manure application, optimizing both crop yield and sustainability.
Resources
- Connect with Rick Molenaar on LinkedIn
- Scientific Reports: Genetic remodeling of soil diazotrophs enables partial replacement of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with biological nitrogen fixation in maize, Purdue University & University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Agronomy Journal: Soil inoculation with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to supplement maize fertilizer need, University of Illinois
- Video Interview: Science Validated: Purdue & UW-Madison Confirm PROVEN 40’s Mode of Action
- Past Dairy Stream episode with Co-Founder Karsten Temme: How microbes are shaping the future of crop nutrition
- Past Dairy Stream episode with Dr. Connor Sible of the University of Illinois: Understanding biologicals and biostimulants
Compeer Financial is proud partner of Dairy Stream. Learn more about Dairy Stream sponsorship.
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