There's a reason farmers don't plant just one crop each year. Darren Hefty says variety is the spice of life, and good for your yield, too.

Darren Hefty explains why farmers may like having some snow on their crops.

It might sound like cold comfort, but frosty weather can be advantageous for your farm? Darren Hefty uncovers the benefits of cold days in today's Ag Minute.

It's not just the big nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that can make great crops. Find out about two other nutrients that can help soils be more productive.

Darren Hefty talks about how the world is turning what was once considered waste, into a natural way to feed future crops.

Darren Hefty talks about various reasons that farmers are out tilling fields in the fall.

Why is grain sometimes seen sitting in huge piles? Darren Hefty helps you get to the bottom of it in today's Ag Minute.

There are many things you cannot control when growing plants, but you can control how much plant food you apply. Darren explains how farmers decide how much fertilizer to put on their fields.

Darren Hefty talks tipsy harvest corn in today's Ag Minute.

Darren Hefty explains why you'll sometimes see farmers harvesting through the night.

Why are soybeans harvested so quickly? In this Ag Minute, Darren Hefty explains why a timely harvest prevents shatter loss due to weather, drying, and disease.

Find out how to stop lady beetles from invading your home or shop this fall.

Darren Hefty talks about the value of corn residue, and why it's important to next year's crop.

Darren Hefty explains why farmers sometimes till a little deeper in their fields.

Chopping silage isn't the same as harvesting for corn kernels. Darren Hefty explains what goes into raising this crop used for livestock feed.

09/17/23 Ag MInute #1178

Bubble trouble? What causes the foam you sometimes see in rivers? Darren Hefty explains the likely cause of this foamy phenomenon.

Darren talks about why American farmers care about and protect the land they farm on.

It's never too late for uninvited dinner guests to feast on your harvest. Darren Hefty reminds you stay vigilant for late-season pests.

Learn about the possibility of using drywall waste as farm fertilizer.

Darren Hefty talks about a useful way Mother Nature prepares corn for the future.

Darren explains why farmers sometimes control weeds around their fields.

Plants like it hot. Darren Hefty explains how crops can thrive in extreme heat.

Learn how farmers and ranchers maximize grass production in pastures.