In The Mix by Front Row Ag delivers expert-led conversations on commercial cultivation systems, built from real-world experience across high-performance facilities. Each episode features industry operators and Front Row Ag specialists breaking down environmental control, fertigation, water quality, and data-driven decision making. Focused on proven methods—not theory—this podcast helps cultivators identify limiting factors, improve consistency, and drive measurable results.
Podcast Overview
In The Mix by Front Row Ag delivers expert-led conversations on commercial cultivation systems, built from real-world experience across high-performance facilities. Each episode features industry operators and Front Row Ag specialists breaking down environmental control, fertigation, water quality, and data-driven decision making. Focused on proven methods—not theory—this podcast helps cultivators identify limiting factors, improve consistency, and drive measurable results.
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3/27/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 8, 2026
Why CO2 Spikes Overnight in Sealed Grow Room
<p>Why do CO₂ levels rise after the lights turn off in a sealed grow room?Many commercial cultivators notice CO₂ climbing overnight, even when CO₂ injection is disabled. In this episode, Tyler Simmons explains why this happens, what plant respiration has to do with it, and why elevated nighttime CO₂ is usually normal in sealed environments.You'll also learn when high CO₂ readings may indicate a problem, what current research says about nighttime CO₂ in other crops, and how growers can use accumulated overnight CO₂ to delay morning CO₂ injection and improve efficiency.In this episode:- Why CO₂ increases during the dark cycle- Plant respiration vs. photosynthesis- Why sealed rooms accumulate CO₂ overnight- When elevated CO₂ should be investigated- What current research suggests- Using overnight CO₂ to reduce morning injectionSubscribe for more commercial cultivation education from Front Row Ag.Chapters00:00 The Overnight CO2 Anomaly00:20 Understanding Nighttime Plant Respiration00:42 Media and Substrate Contributions to Room Gas01:02 Auditing for Solenoid Leaks and Structural Gases01:28 Indoor Cultivation vs. Natural Dissipation01:50 What Academic Data Says About Nighttime Carbon Dioxide02:56 Practical Commercial Observations on Crop Potency and Growth03:24 The Morning Injection Delay Strategy03:48 Identifying Unexplained Biomass Decomposition</p>
June 24, 2026
Why the Same Program Succeeds in One Facility and Fails in Another
<p>Most fertilizer companies stop at product delivery. At Front Row Ag, that's where the work begins.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss how commercial customer onboarding helps identify operational challenges before they become expensive problems. From water chemistry and sanitation to irrigation infrastructure and facility workflows, our team works to establish a clean baseline before implementing a nutrient program.</p><p>You'll learn why water testing is one of the first steps in every onboarding process, how hidden sanitation issues can impact facility performance, and why successful nutrient programs must be customized to each operation.</p><p>We also discuss preventative maintenance, common mistakes that lead to recurring production issues, and how ongoing education and technical support help commercial facilities achieve more consistent results over time.</p><p>Learn more about Front Row Ag commercial support services: <a href="https://frontrowag.com">https://frontrowag.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Commercial Onboarding</p><p>00:40 Building Relationships and Understanding Facilities</p><p>01:50 Transitioning from Liquid Nutrients to Salts</p><p>02:20 Why Water Testing Comes First</p><p>03:25 Water Sanitation, Bacteria, and Hidden Problems</p><p>04:20 Why Every Facility Requires a Custom Approach</p><p>05:55 Examples from Small and Large Commercial Operations</p><p>07:25 Common Water Chemistry Issues Across Facilities</p><p>08:10 The "Aha Moment" for Many Operators</p><p>09:00 Clean Facilities vs. Facilities Needing Remediation</p><p>10:20 Cleaning Tanks, Lines, and Establishing a Baseline</p><p>11:25 Why Buying Fertilizer Is Only the Beginning</p><p>12:30 Preventative Maintenance and Operational Success</p><p>13:50 Training, Education, and Long-Term Support</p><p>15:05 Avoiding Mistakes vs. Chasing Big Wins</p><p>16:25 The Value of Proactive Facility Management</p><p><br></p>
June 22, 2026
PSA: How Sulfuric Acid Supply Impacts Your Fertilizer Program
<p>In this episode, Matthew breaks down an upstream supply chain issue that many growers may not realize is affecting fertilizer manufacturing worldwide: sulfuric acid availability.</p><p>Sulfuric acid plays a critical role in producing many of the raw materials used throughout the fertilizer industry, including phosphoric acid, potassium sulfate, mono potassium phosphate, and other key ingredients. As global supply chains tighten and sourcing priorities shift, manufacturers may be forced to source materials from different suppliers, resulting in changes to consistency, particle size, impurities, and solubility.</p><p>Topics covered:</p><ul><li>Why sulfuric acid is one of the most important industrial chemicals in fertilizer production</li><li>How global supply chain disruptions can affect fertilizer manufacturing</li><li>Why some growers are seeing more residue and precipitation in stock tanks</li><li>Which fertilizer ingredients are most vulnerable to upstream sourcing changes</li><li>What growers should watch for when evaluating fertilizer quality</li><li>How quality assurance and analytical testing help maintain consistency</li></ul><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Why Are Fertilizers Suddenly Mixing Differently?</p><p>00:29 The Hidden Role of Sulfuric Acid</p><p>01:29 A Global Supply Chain Problem</p><p>03:11 What Happens When Manufacturers Run Out?</p><p>04:39 The First Warning Signs</p><p>05:28 Products Most Likely to Be Affected</p><p>06:04 What Sulfur Percentage Can Tell You</p><p>07:13 The Real Cause of Stock Tank Residue</p><p>08:21 What's Actually Inside Fertilizer Raw Materials?</p><p>09:12 Why Some Fertilizers Now Take Hours to Dissolve</p><p>10:15 What Growers Should Do Next</p><p>10:36 Why Front Row Is Different</p><p>If you've noticed unexpected changes in mixing performance, stock concentrate appearance, or residue buildup, this episode explains what may be happening behind the scenes.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="http://frontrowag.com/">FrontRowAg.com</a></p>
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