{"podcast":{"title":"The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast","slug":"the-dirt-an-ekonomics-podkast-5221394","podcast_index_feed_id":5221394,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/403781/rss","website_url":"https://nutrien-ekonomics.com/news/type/podcasts/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/7/4/0/a740302eccb8968616c3140a3186d450/24638_EKO_2026_The-Dirt_Go-Below_2000x2000.jpg","author":"Nutrien Premium Fertilizer Technologies","episode_count":169,"summary":"An eKonomics podKast featuring down-and-dirty agronomic science to help grow crops and bottom lines. Inspired by nutrien-eKonomics.com, farming's go-to information resource, we break down the latest crop nutrition research and news — helping farmers make better business decisions through actionable insights.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T08:21:07.142802+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirt-an-ekonomics-podkast-5221394"},"episode":{"title":"How Nitrogen Fertilizer Is Made","slug":"how-nitrogen-fertilizer-is-made","published_at":"2026-05-05T16:29:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirt-an-ekonomics-podkast-5221394/how-nitrogen-fertilizer-is-made","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirt-an-ekonomics-podkast-5221394","url":"https://nutrien-ekonomics.com/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dd789797-1682-4fd6-88e6-c7b1938f3f03/The_Dirt_Season_5_Episode_10_FINAL_MIX_20m31s_05-05-2026.mp3?dest-id=3336188","summary":"Ever wondered how the nitrogen fertilizer you apply is actually produced? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Boyda, Senior Manager of Operations at Nutrien's Redwater nitrogen facility, to explore the full process behind nitrogen fertilizer production. From how ammonia is made to how it's converted into products like urea, UAN and ammonium sulfate, Chris breaks down what happens inside one of the largest fertilizer plants in Canada. Learn how the fertilizers you rely on are produced and delivered to your farm, and what it takes to make it all happen safely and efficiently. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics Nutrien, Chris Boyda, Redwater Nitrogen Facility, Nitrogen production, Alberta, Ammonia production, Urea production, UAN solution, Ammonium nitrate, Ammonium sulfate, Fertilizer production, Liquid nitrogen, Granular nitrogen, Nutrien nitrogen plant, Agronomy podcast, Nitrogen fertilizers, Fertilizer manufacturing, Fertilizer production Canada, Ammonia","meta_description":"Ever wondered how the nitrogen fertilizer you apply is actually produced? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Boyda, Senior Manager of Operations at N…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1231,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dirt-an-ekonomics-podkast-5221394/episodes/how-nitrogen-fertilizer-is-made/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirt-an-ekonomics-podkast-5221394/how-nitrogen-fertilizer-is-made.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}