216: 12 Days of Nutrients - Day 3 Potassium
December 11, 2023
Join us as we dig into the role of potassium on your farm. Rod covers the importance and potential misuse of this essential nutrient. Discover how potassium plays a crucial role in plant growth and farm profitability. The cation exchange capacity (CEC) of soil and its role in determining potassium availability. Listen in as we discuss how maintaining a proper balance between potassium and magnesium levels can increase yields. Learn the importance of balancing potassium with other elements, efficient water usage, and understanding the microbial activity in the soil for long-term success. In this episode you will learn strategies to maximize your farm's profitability.
Episode 216 Highlights ✨
00:58 Strategies to Maximize Farm Profitability
01:22 Benefits of the Potassium Nutrient in Your Farm
02:36 Hear the 3 different numbers on Potassium ß
04:16 So, how do we get that K to be extractable?
05:05 Unlocking the Potassium Paradox
06:08 Understanding the Potassium Levels in Soil
06:59 You need to get your hands on Table 167 NOW!
07:58 No to Potassium Chloride! Here’s why <<
09:53 Uptake Versus Removal in Stalk Trading
11:20 On Potassium availability …
12:08 So, here’s the interesting part <
13:01 How much is a pound of Potassium really worth?
14:49 On various kinds of deficiencies …
15:41 Symptoms of a plant starved for potassium <<
16:16 Potassium Chloride's Impact on Fertilizers
18:17 Potassium Sulfate and Soil Ratios
20:30 Importance of Potassium for Plant Growth
21:44 Also, check your soil magnesium levels!
22:30 It’s much easier to farm around these situations <
23:18 Analyzing Soil Nutrient Ratios
24:23 On the misuse of Potassium …
25:23 Are these your indicators too?
26:16 Overuse hurts us
27:39 On high-yielding crops …
28:24 Understanding Potash and Potassium Chloride Levels
30:25 The Midwest theory <<
31:02 A problem with microbial fixation ß
32:38 On building K levels and crop residue …
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Missed the previous episode of the 12 Days of Nutrients ? We got you covered àDAY 2 PHOSPHORUS, EP215