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 1088
How Farmers Choose Their Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1088
Why don't farmers raise 10 different crops? Darren Hefty explains that weather, markets, and profits dictate what is raised across the US.
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01:00Episode 1087
Snow and Plants | Ag PhD
Episode 1087
Darren Hefty explains how a blanket of snow can help perennial and winter annual plants.
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01:00Episode 1086
Super Weeds | Ag PhD
Episode 1086
Are there "Super Weeds?" Darren Hefty explains why that term is false. Weeds like waterhemp have become harder to control; however, we are finding new ways to kill these Roundup resistant plants.
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01:00Episode 1085
Calcium and Magnesium | Ag PhD
Episode 1085
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of testing for calcium and magnesium in soils.
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01:00Episode 1084
Diversification of Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1084
It's usually best to diversify your crops each year; Darren Hefty explains why.
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01:00Episode 1083
Grass Waterways | Ag PhD
Episode 1083
Darren Hefty talks about the purpose of grass waterways in fields.
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01:00Episode 1232
Acid Soils | Ag PhD
Episode 1232
Darren Hefty tells us how to identify and fix high pH on the farm.
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01:00Episode 1081
Youth in Agriculture | Ag PhD
Episode 1081
Learn how young people can find careers in farming in a modern world.
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01:00Episode 1080
Late Fall Field Work | Ag PhD
Episode 1080
From fertilizer applications to tillage to water management - farmers still have a lot to accomplish before winter.
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01:00Episode 1079
Fall Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1079
Darren Hefty explains how farmers can keep pastures greener for cattle later in the season.
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01:00Episode 1078
Compost | Ag PhD
Episode 1078
Darren Hefty explains the importance of composting at home and on the farm.
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01:00Episode 1077
Harvest Decisions | Ag PhD
Episode 1077
Darren Hefty explains factors that farmers consider when deciding which fields to harvest first.
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01:00Episode 1076
Foam in Rivers | Ag PhD
Episode 1076
Why do you occasionally see foam in rivers and streams? Darren Hefty explains the science behind this phenomenon and whether you should be alarmed by foamy waters.
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01:00Episode 1075
Gibberellic Acid | Ag PhD
Episode 1075
Darren Hefty talks about the use of gibberellic acid in pastures.
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01:00Episode 1074
Wind | Ag PhD
Episode 1074
Darren Hefty talks about the importance wind plays in strengthening plants in our fields and our backyards.
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01:00Episode 1073
Fall Drought | Ag PhD
Episode 1073
Darren Hefty talks about rainy vs. dry weather in the fall.
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01:00Episode 1072
Winter Annual Weeds | Ag PhD
Episode 1072
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of controlling winter annual weeds in the fall.
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01:00Episode 1071
Grain Storage | Ag PhD
Episode 1071
Darren Hefty explains how farmers keep grain in bins safe from insects and spoilage.
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01:00Episode 1070
Lawn and Garden Fertility | Ag PhD
Episode 1070
Darren Hefty explains the importance of a good soil sampling program for fields as well as gardens and lawns.
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01:00Episode 1069
Weeds On Field Borders | Ag PhD
Episode 1069
Darren Hefty explains why farmers sometimes control weeds on the edges of fields.
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01:00Episode 1068
Early Harvest | Ag PhD
Episode 1068
Darren Hefty explains why corn harvest will likely be earlier than normal this year.
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01:00Episode 1067
Goss's Wilt | Ag PhD
Episode 1067
Darren Hefty talks about a corn disease called Goss's Wilt.
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01:00Episode 1066
Hungry Plants | Ag PhD
Episode 1066
Darren Hefty explains how farmers decide how much plant food, or fertilizer, to apply to fields.
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01:00Episode 1065
Cover Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1065
Darren Hefty talks about the use of cover crops after harvest.