In this episode of The Specialty Crop Cast, I sit down with Dr. John Murphy, Director of Agronomy at AgXplore, to learn about his journey through agriculture and what led him to one of the industry's leading crop nutrition companies.

We discuss the similarities and differences between row crops and specialty crops, how agronomic principles translate across both industries, and why specialty crop growers can benefit from innovative nutrition strategies. We also take a closer look at the N Zone Max trial we're conducting in my high-density Honeycrisp apple orchard in Northern Michigan, what we're hoping to learn, and how these products could impact tree health and productivity.

Topics covered:

• Dr. John Murphy's background in agronomy

• The story behind AgXplore

• Row crop vs. specialty crop production

• Bringing innovative nutrition programs into orchards

• Our N Zone Max Honeycrisp trial

• What growers should watch for this season

A special thank you to our title sponsor, Nichino America, for supporting The Specialty Crop Cast and helping us bring educational conversations like this to growers across the specialty crop industry. Be sure to learn more about their crop protection solutions at Nichino America.

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To learn more about AgXplore and their crop nutrition products, visit AgXplore.

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