# 2025 Fall fertilizer outlook: Management tips during economic uncertainty

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Podcast: [UMN Extension Nutrient Management Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/umn-extension-nutrient-management-podcast-4805870)
Published: 2025-08-19T16:18:20+00:00
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## Resource

It’s that time of year again; time for the Fall Fertilizer Outlook on the Nutrient Management Podcast. Given the overall economics of crop production right now, how should farmers be approaching their fertilizer decisions this fall? What are some regional differences with respect to fertilizer management this year? There has been a renewed focus on the issue of water quality in Minnesota - how should this affect farmers’ decision-making? How many fertilizer decisions can be pushed off until spring? All of this and more on today’s show. Guests: Brad Carlson, Extension educator (Mankato) Lindsay Pease, Extension nutrient and water management specialist (Crookston) Jeff Vetsch, Research supervisor (Waseca) Daniel Kaiser, Extension nutrient management specialist (St. Paul) Additional Resources: Are you overspending on fertilizer? Making sense of Minnesota's corn fertilizer guidelines: Frequently asked questions, and answers No P, no problem? Skipping phosphorus fertilizer application may make agronomic, economic sense Smart Nitrogen Management webinar (YouTube) — Click here to listen to all Nutrient Management Podcast episodes. For the latest nutrient management information, subscribe to the Nutrient Management Podcast . And don't forget to subscribe to the Minnesota Crop News daily or weekly email newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like UMN Extension Nutrient Management on Facebook , follow us on X (formerly twitter) , and visit our website . If you have questions or comments, please email us at nutmgmt@umn.edu. 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 .

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