Tag: Podcast

Fertilizer 101 Ep. 6: Feeding the World: The Ammonia Revolution – Global Fertilizer Day Special

In this special episode of the Fertilizer 101 Podcast, titled “Feeding the World: The Ammonia Revolution – Global Fertilizer Day Special,” host Morgaine Mertz-Myers is joined by Karl Wyant, Director of Agronomy at Nutrien, to explore how ammonia production transformed modern agriculture. Celebrating Global Fertilizer Day, the episode dives into the history and significance of the Haber-Bosch process, which enabled large-scale ammonia synthesis and revolutionized fertilizer production. Karl and Morgaine discuss the critical role of ammonia in feeding the growing global population, advancements in fertilizer technology, and the future of sustainable agriculture. Tune in to learn how ammonia continues to shape food security and the innovations driving its efficient use.

Tune in on Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, Apple, or Spreaker, and discover how understanding fertilizers can help shape a more sustainable and food-secure world!

Fertilizer 101 Ep. 5: Feeding the Future – A Global Fertilizer Special

In this special Global Fertilizer Day episode of Fertilizer 101, host Morgaine Mertz-Myers sits down with Haley Siergiej from the Fertilizer Education, Research, and Training (FERT) Foundation and educator Julie Reynolds from Nutrients for Life. Together, they explore the critical role of fertilizers in feeding the world’s growing population and highlight innovative educational initiatives like the NFL (Nutrients for Life) program. Learn how fertilizers contribute to sustainable agriculture, discover fun classroom activities like “Fertilizer Fun Boxes,” and get all the details on the nationwide digital contest that inspires students to creatively engage with the United Nations’ Zero Hunger goal. This episode offers insightful conversations, real-world examples, and valuable resources for educators, students, and anyone curious about the future of food production.

Tune in on Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, or Spreaker, and discover how understanding fertilizers can help shape a more sustainable and food-secure world!