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Sask. drought hangs over mustard price outlook

Mustard growers and buyers have their guns drawn but nobody’s shooting yet.

When the clock hits “harvest,” there could be a violent resolution of the supply-and-demand showdown.

“We’re all holding our breath as we get to harvest,” said Peter Gorski, senior grain buyer for BroadGrain Commodities.

“There’s a lot that’s hanging on shower to shower.”

Western Canada could produce a big crop. It could also produce a short crop and exacerbate the present zero-stocks situation.

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Dr. Emerson Nafziger: Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates for Corn

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The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Emerson Nafziger from the University of Illinois breaks down decades of nitrogen research. From the evolution of N rate guidelines to how soil health and hybrid genetics influence nitrogen use efficiency, this conversation unpacks the science behind smarter fertilization. Improving how we set nitrogen fertilizer rates for rainfed corn is a key focus. Discover why the MRTN model matters more than ever, and how shifting mindsets and better data can boost yields and environmental outcomes. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"The nitrogen that comes from soil mineralization is the first nitrogen the plant sees, and its role is underestimated."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Emerson Nafziger is Professor Emeritus of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with degrees in agronomy from Ohio State, Purdue, and Illinois. His research has focused on nitrogen rate strategies and crop productivity. He co-developed the Maximum Return to Nitrogen (MRTN) model, which is widely used across the Midwest. His research spans N response trials, hybrid interactions, crop rotation effects, and yield stability.