Ag PhD Ag Minute
5 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 1238
Compost | Ag PhD
Episode 1238
Darren talks about the reason farmers sometimes apply compost to their fields.
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01:00Episode 1237
Scary Weeds | Ag PhD
Episode 1237
Beware! A single pigweed plant can spawn a million seeds! But fear not — Darren Hefty reveals how farmers banish this wicked weed.
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01:00Episode 1236
Fall Tillage | Ag PhD
Episode 1236
Darren Hefty explains why farmers often do tillage in the fall instead of waiting until spring.
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01:00Episode 1235
'Green Beans' | Ag PhD
Episode 1235
Soybean farmers aim for gold, but sometimes get green. Darren Hefty explains why.
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01:00Episode 1234
Fertilizer Efficiency | Ag PhD
Episode 1234
Learn how farmers can grow better crops with less fertilizer.
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01:00Episode 1233
An Orderly Harvest | Ag PhD
Episode 1233
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01:00Episode 1232
Calcium and Magnesium | Ag PhD
Episode 1232
Darren Hefty talks about the importance balancing soil nutrients - not just N,P, and K, but also calcium and magnesium.
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01:00Episode 1231
Farmers Fight the Freeze | Ag PhD
Episode 1231
Corn can't wear earmuffs and mittens, so farmers have to plan ahead for frosty weather. Darren Hefty explains how.
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01:00Episode 1230
Fall Drought | Ag PhD
Episode 1230
Find out why a drought in the fall may not be a bad thing for farmers.
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01:00Episode 1229
The Timing of Harvest | Ag PhD
Episode 1229
Three key factors determine when corn is ready. Darren Hefty explains how farmers know when to power up the combine.
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01:00Episode 1228
Soil Sampling | Ag PhD
Episode 1228
Learn how farmers decide if they need to add fertilizer to their soils for their next crop.
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01:00Episode 1227
Bugging the Harvest | Ag PhD
Episode 1227
As the season winds down, new threats can emerge. Darren Hefty explains why farmers stay vigilant for late season insects.
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01:00Episode 1226
Soil pH and Lime | Ag PhD
Episode 1226
Darren Hefty explains how farmers can fix acidic soils and improve crops.
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01:00Episode 1225
Damp Weather and Disease | Ag PhD
Episode 1225
Can you ever get too much of a good thing? Darren Hefty explains the dark side of downpours, and how they affect crops.
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01:00Episode 1224
Soil Organic Matter | Ag PhD
Episode 1224
Learn what organic matter is and how it benefits soil.
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01:00Episode 1373
Fast Growing Pigweeds | Ag PhD
Episode 1373
The price of a bountiful harvest is eternal vigilance. Darren Hefty explains how farmers stay one step ahead of weedy villains like pigweed all summer long.
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01:00Episode 1222
Beneficial Insects | Ag PhD
Episode 1222
While you may be bothered by bugs, Darren Hefty explains why farmers sometimes like to see certain insects in their fields.
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01:00Episode 1371
Kill Weeds Like Farmers | Ag PhD
Episode 1371
Expert weed warrior Darren Hefty reveals his tips for ensuring dandelions stay gone, all summer long.
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01:00Episode 1220
Tar Spot in Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1220
Darren Hefty talks about the challenge of dealing with a disease in corn called "tar spot".
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01:00Episode 1219
More Water Less Often | Ag PhD
Episode 1219
Your lawn would rather get a deep gulp than short sips. Expert agronomist Darren Hefty quenches your thirst for lawn care know-how, to help you water wisely.
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01:00Episode 1218
Soybeans Under Stress | Ag PhD
Episode 1218
Darren Hefty talks about the various stresses that soybean plants endure during the growing season.
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01:00Episode 1217
The Edge Effect | Ag PhD
Episode 1217
Letting sunshine in can give a farmer the edge. Darren Hefty illuminates this phenomenon in today's Ag Minute.
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01:00Episode 1216
Youth in Agriculture | Ag PhD
Episode 1216
Find out how younger people are using their talents to find a place on the farm.
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01:00Episode 1215
Unpredictable Planting | Ag PhD
Episode 1215
Early isn't always better: late might be good, it depends on the weather! Darren Hefty explains why.