St. Johns, Mich. – Growers face tough decisions about where to prioritize their fertilizer dollars for maximum return. Understanding nutrient efficiency – from application to uptake – could be the difference between breaking even and turning a profit. AgroLiquid’s free Crop Nutrition Week returns February 2-6 to help growers optimize their approach to the 2026 growing season.
Registration is open at cropnutritionweek.com.
Now in its fourth year, Crop Nutrition Week delivers five days of practical insights from AgroLiquid agronomists Stephanie Zelinko, Reid Abbott and Gabe Saxon. Daily videos and email content cover soil science, budget reality, yield goals and strategic input planning – all designed to help growers build crop nutrition programs that feed potential while maintaining ROI.
Why Nutrient Efficiency Matters in 2026
Developing an effective nutrition plan means understanding the hidden variables. Mineral interactions, biological activity, physical placement, timing windows and environmental conditions can all influence nutrient availability.
“Comparing all of the different elements of a crop nutrition program to understand what nutrients you’re getting and how much is getting in the plant requires some hidden math,” said Abbott. “If a grower isn’t taking that into account, they could be missing opportunities or even overpaying.”
Abbott, Zelinko and Saxon will share strategies to help growers think beyond cost per pound to make accurate product comparisons and maximize returns on their fertilizer dollars.
Register to Win Daily and Weekly Prizes
Everyone who registers for Crop Nutrition Week will be entered to win this year’s grand prize: a Vulcan® Outlaw™ ARC Welder/AC Generator. Throughout the week, daily winners will be drawn for these additional prizes:
- Husky 46” Tool Storage
- Tactacam Trail Camera 2-pack
- Leatherman ARC Multi-tool
- Vortex® Diamondback Binoculars
- $250 Visa® Gift Card
2026 Crop Nutrition Week Schedule
Monday, February 2
- Good Agronomics in Tough Market Times: The Smart Money is in the Soil
AgroLiquid national agronomist Stephanie Zelinko uncovers three advantages of soil testing that can turn expensive assumptions into data-driven profits while protecting growers’ bottom line.
- Feeding Cotton is a Precision Game
In this cotton-specific discussion, AgroLiquid agronomist Gabe Saxon explains how strategic soil testing creates a nutrition program that supports the crop’s needs at every stage, improving crop quality and nutrient uptake.
Tuesday, February 3
- The Hidden Math of Fertilizer Decisions
AgroLiquid agronomist Reid Abbott shares strategies to help growers think beyond cost per pound to understand the full price of fertilizer programs, so growers can make more accurate comparisons.
Wednesday, February 4
- Rethinking Fertilizer Equivalencies Through the Availability Lens
Zelinko explains how to calculate ROI based on what plants actually use – and why two “equivalent” programs can result in very different outcomes.
- Plant Uptake When Your Cotton Needs it Most
Saxon shares how strategic application practices ensure maximum nutrient availability when plants need them most.
Thursday, February 5
- Smart Nitrogen: Tackling Overapplication with Practical Solutions
Abbott explains how data-backed solutions for smarter nitrogen management make every fertilizer dollar work harder while maintaining profitability and peace of mind.
Friday, February 6
- Coordinated Nutrition: Maximizing Nutrient Teamwork
Zelinko and Abbott wrap up Crop Nutrition Week by explaining how micronutrients can help ensure maximum returns on your fertilizer investment by unlocking your crops’ ability to access and utilize more of what you apply.
How to Register for Crop Nutrition Week
Visit CropNutritionWeek.com to register, then follow AgroLiquid on Facebook for more content and resources about crop nutrition.
