Farming Phosphorus
From Grain on the Brain by Karen Klassen, Scott Beaton
December 2, 2025 · 57 min · Season 5 · Episode 3
About this episode
Scott Beaton discusses phosphorus management with farmer Ian, exploring sustainable solutions and research findings.
In this episode, host Scott Beaton talks with Saskatchewan-based farmer Ian about how he manages phosphorus on his farm and the lessons learned from test plots conducted with Dr. Martin Entz at the University of Manitoba. They explore why phosphorus remains a limiting nutrient, what on-farm research is revealing, and how recycled, slow-release struvite could offer a new path for sustainable phosphorus inputs. This conversation blends practical farm experience with emerging research to highlight real solutions for phosphorus-deficient soils.
People in this episode
Host: Scott Beaton
Guest: Ian
Topics covered
- phosphorus
- sustainable agriculture
- on-farm research
- soil health
Keywords
- test plots
- recycled struvite
- limiting nutrient
Mentioned in this episode
Products: struvite
Places: Saskatchewan
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