Join Chris Kohl, Sales Manager at Growers Mineral Solutions, as he interviews Kevin Radke, a greenhouse and hydroponics expert. Discover the unique advantages of Growers' liquid 10-20-10 fertilizer, including its consistency, ease of use, and purity. Kevin shares insights from his extensive experience, explaining how Growers can enhance plant health and maximize profits in various agricultural applications. Learn about the challenges of greenhouse cultivation, water quality issues, and the im...
In this episode of the Growers Mineral Podcast, Jim Halbeisen and guest Chris Kohls discuss the potential toxicity of fertilizers, highlighting the unique properties of Growers Mineral products. They recount a story illustrating Growers' non-toxic nature and explore the historical context and manufacturing processes behind fertilizer use. The conversation emphasizes the importance of non-toxic, efficient fertilization methods that support soil and plant health, comparing these with convention...
In this episode of the Growers Mineral Podcast, Jim Halbeisen (Director of Research) delves into the environmental and health impacts of excessive fertilizer use, particularly focusing on nitrogen loss and its contribution to water pollution. He discusses historical and recent concerns about nitrate buildup in water systems, its effects on human health, and the persistent issue of algae blooms in bodies of water like Lake Erie. Drawing from decades of agricultural literature and research, Jim...
The April 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The April conference call was held on April 11th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. This call featured several speakers who discussed using Growers as frost protection for peach blossoms and the importance of water quality. This will be the last conference call until September 12th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET.We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often use pictures and presentations on...
The March 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The March conference call was held on March 14th, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET. This call features an accompanying video which can be watched using the following link: https://youtu.be/vzDjRgi0b0o?si=SSdTpkuc924Udpm2We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartphone wher...
The February 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online.The February conference call was held on February 8th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartphone where you'll be able to see and listen, it would be to your benefit. As always, we will strive to make the calls as profitable as possible...
The January 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online.The January conference call was held on January 11th, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET. We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartphone where you'll be able to see and listen it would be to your benefit. As always, we will strive to make the calls as profitable as possible to ...
Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on various fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture.In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," Jim discusses observations he had during his last week of July traveling. Whether you're a seasoned...
The December 2023 Growers Conference Call is up online.The December conference call was held on December 12th, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET. This call featured Keven Radke, a greenhouse expert with a lifetime of experience running greenhouses.We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartphone where you'll be able to see and listen it...
The November 2023 Growers Conference Call is up online.The November conference call was held on November 9th, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET. This call featured several of our sales force from Wisconsin who discussed a variety of issues that they have run into this year on their own operations and on those of their customers.We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to...
Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on various fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture.In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," Jim discusses the pros and cons of cover crop and tilling land, as well as some recent findings from far...
Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on a range of fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture.In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen", Jim discusses what Biochar is and its exciting uses in agriculture and beyond. Whether you're a ...
The October 2023 Growers Conference Call is up online.The October conference call was held on October 12th, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET. This call featured Keith Shutt and one of his salesmen. Keith is one of our District Managers from North Dakota and also runs a lime-spreading business. North Dakota has soils that test high in calcium, yet Keith has still helped a lot of people with lime.We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be ...
Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on a range of fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture.In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen", Jim dives into the importance of hot mix and the crystallization of fertilizer mix in cold environmen...
The September 2023 Growers Conference Call is up online.The September conference call was held on September 14th, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET. This call was a little eclectic, with our Director of Research, Jim Halbeisen, covering current events, after which he moved into a price reveal and other company updates. Our Product and Training Specialist covered some of the soil microbe information he presented on at the Growers 2023 Annual Meeting. This was our first call since April. We will hold thes...
Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on a range of fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture.In this episode of "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen", Jim will delve into his background on how he got started with Growers and his passion for agriculture...
Welcome to "In My Opinion with Jim Halbeisen," the podcast brought to you by Growers Mineral! Join us for insightful discussions led by Jim, the esteemed Director of Research at Growers Mineral, as he shares his expert opinions on a range of fascinating topics he's been delving into lately, with a particular focus on crops and agriculture.In each episode, Jim will take you on a journey through the latest trends, discoveries, and advancements in the world of crops and agriculture. Drawing from...
The February conference call was held on February 9th, 2023 at 9 p.m. ET. Our featured speaker wasbe Matt Gooding and we discussed the picture and information featured in February of the Growers 2023 calendar. This experiment showcased what effect foliar feeding has on soil microbiological life and plant weight. We discussed information not shared in the calendar as well, so please tune in!To see the video version head to our Youtube Channel (@Growersmineral) https://youtu.be/3ugY3...
Our featured speaker was Matt Gooding and we will discussed the pictures featured in January of the Growers 2023 calendar. These pictures showcase the effect of GMS on root growth. Support the Show.
The Growers Conference Call for December was held on December 8th, 2022. Our featured speakers were Tyler Whitsitt and Jim Seiler. Jim Seiler is a peach grower in Indiana who has used GMS to great effect to protect his crop from frost events. Tyler and his father, Marty, are Grower's salesmen in that area who have worked extensively with Jim and are learning a lot about peaches. The call will serve a dual purpose: to give information to anyone interested in starting to grow peach trees, and t...