Ag PhD Ag Minute
6 Seasons
A companion piece to Ag PhD, the Ag Minute is a weekly 60-second vignette designed to provide a quick burst of insight into how and why farmers do what they do.
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01:00Episode 1252
Lawn and Garden Fertility | Ag PhD
Episode 1252
Darren explains how to have a great lawn and a productive garden by taking soil samples.
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01:00Episode 1251
Why Always Corn and Soybeans? | Ag PhD
Episode 1251
Growing tropical fruit in South Dakota? That'd be bananas! Darren Hefty outlines the three factors influencing crop choice.
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01:00Episode 1250
Salt and Plants | Ag PhD
Episode 1250
Darren talks about the damage that too much salt in the soil can do to plants.
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01:00Episode 1249
There's Food in Soil | Ag PhD
Episode 1249
We grow plants to get our food, but where do plants get their food from? Dinner is served right in the dirt, says Darren Hefty.
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01:00Episode 1248
Cold Is A Blessing | Ag PhD
Episode 1248
Darren Hefty explains why super cold winter days can be beneficial to farmers.
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01:00Episode 1247
The War on Corn Rootworm | Ag PhD
Episode 1247
How do farmers stop the number one pest in their cornfields? By going to the root of the problem, of course!
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01:00Episode 1246
Keeping Grain Safe | Ag PhD
Episode 1246
Find out how farmers keep their stored grain safe from insects and spoilage.