Balancing Act: Smart Crop Nutrition

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90% of the microbes in the human gut are also present in our soils. Yes—everything is connected when it comes to nutrition. Healthier soil biology translates to healthier, more nutrient-dense plants, which translates to a healthier and more secure food supply for people. But how do you take care of your soil biology properly? It's a balancing act. You have to look at each farm on a holistic level and take action based on that farm's needs. If you have questions about PhysaGro products, reach out to this episode's main presenter, Andy Dardini, at [e-mail].

Highlights
2:50 Introduction to PhysaGro and its products.
4:20 Summary of the decrease of nutrient markers in food.
7:50 How soil biology uses dormancy to compensate for and survive its environment.
9:10 Importance of biological diversity to gut health.
12:20 Importance of microbes to plant life and plant functions.
14:15 How CarbonWorks CetaiN enhances biological conversion.
17:10 Why pests attack the weak.
19:50 Why different carbon sources aren't equal.
21:22 Bernoulli's principle and how it relates to plant growth.
23:15 RO vs. activated water
30:40 Adding oxygen with CarbonWorks Replenish: reviewing a trial evaluating biological growth in water.
34:00 Biological products must be paired with good nutrition. How to store biologicals.
35:40 Field results of PhysaGro products.
41:05 What is the right way and time to apply biologicals?
43:10 Does herbicide harm biologicals?
46:25 Importance of oxygen to converting sugars to energy in plants.
49:00 Carbon dioxide concentrations in the air.
50:30 Do biologicals increase digestibility in cattle?
56:18 More discussion on the timing of biological applications.
58:50 Water treatments as alternatives to activated water.
1:01:20 How to treat city water for applications.
1:03:40 How to find the right balance in your in-furrow program.
1:08:12 Placement of products in relation to the seed. Is one method preferred over the others?
1:10:00 Importance of "resting" the land to biodiversity. Negative impact of monocropping.
1:10:43 Breakdown of crop residue and manure requires energy and oxygen.
1:16:30 Are calcium products beneficial?
1:17:45 A reminder of the importance of balance in your agronomy program.
1:22:00 Corn on corn: Why do crops perform well without biodiversity?
1:25:25 Effect of the Roundup trait on multiple crop rotations.
1:28:15 Performance degradation of Roundup over time.
1:29:30 How CarbonWorks Replenish assists with weed control.
1:31:00 Which CarbonWorks products are best paired with chemical application?
1:36:10 Importance of energy and oxygen to soil health, even in soils with high organic matter. Need to look at every farm on a holistic level.