How Nitrogen Fertilizer Is Made

How Nitrogen Fertilizer Is Made

From The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast by Mike Howell

May 5, 2026 · 21 min · Season 5 · Episode 10

About this episode

This episode explores the production process of nitrogen fertilizer with Chris Boyda from Nutrien's Redwater facility.

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

People in this episode

Host: Mike Howell

Guest: Chris Boyda

Topics covered

  • nitrogen fertilizer production
  • ammonia production
  • crop nutrition
  • fertilizer manufacturing
  • agronomy

Keywords

  • nitrogen fertilizer
  • ammonia
  • urea
  • UAN
  • ammonium sulfate
  • fertilizer production
  • Nutrien
  • agronomy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nutrien

Places: Redwater Nitrogen Facility, Alberta

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