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 1169
Dew Does Good | Ag PhD
Episode 1169
Dew has more of purpose than to get your feet soaked in the morning. Join Darren Hefty as he explains the critical importance of dew in your yard and on crops.
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01:00Episode 1168
Benefits From Rain | Ag PhD
Episode 1168
Darren Hefty explains how rain really benefits plants.
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01:00Episode 1167
Corn Rootworm | Ag PhD
Episode 1167
This is the most damaging bug to corn and he's hard to discover until it's too late. Darren Hefty explains how the science of Bt's help stop rootworms.
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01:00Episode 1166
Soybeans in Jeopardy | Ag PhD
Episode 1166
Darren Hefty talks about the stress that soybean plants endure during the growing season.
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01:00Episode 1165
Beneficial Bugs | Ag PhD
Episode 1165
Not all insects are bad. Darren talks about the good ones in today's Ag Minute.
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01:00Episode 1164
Corn Emergence | Ag PhD
Episode 1164
Darren Hefty explains why not all plants in a field emerge at the exact same time.
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01:00Episode 1313
Trees and Drought | Ag PhD
Episode 1313
Darren Hefty explains how trees suffer through droughts like all other plants.
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01:00Episode 1162
Soil Crusting | Ag PhD
Episode 1162
Learn what soil crusting is and how it can be prevented or fixed.
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01:00Episode 1311
Soil Erosion | Ag PhD
Episode 1311
There are three ways farmers help preserve precious soil from disappearing. Darren Hefty says now erosion is not as bad as it once was.
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01:00Episode 1160
Crop Row Spacings | Ag PhD
Episode 1160
Darren Hefty explains why crops are planted with wider or narrower row spacings.
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01:00Episode 1159
Equal Emergence | Ag PhD
Episode 1159
Farmers aim to have all of their crops come up out of the ground at the exact same time. Darren Hefty explains this important agronomy concept in today's Ag Minute.
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01:00Episode 1158
Lawn Spray Timing | Ag PhD
Episode 1158
Darren Hefty shares tips on when to spray your lawn to get weeds under control.
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01:00Episode 1157
Cold Soil Planting | Ag PhD
Episode 1157
After a long snowy winter and spring, planting can be a challenge. Darren Hefty gives three tips for planting into cold soils.
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01:00Episode 1156
Corn Rootworm Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1156
Darren Hefty talks about the challenge of controlling corn rootworm, a damaging pest for corn farmers.
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01:00Episode 1155
Soil pH | Ag PhD
Episode 1155
Whether you have a garden or 3500 acres, your pH needs to be right to sustain the billions of organisms living inside the soil.
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01:00Episode 1154
Soil-Applied Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1154
Darren Hefty explains why farmers try to control weeds before they even emerge from the soil.
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01:00Episode 1153
Busy Farmers | Ag PhD
Episode 1153
So much to do on the farm! The tasks may change through the year, but Darren tells us that there is always something that needs to be done right now.
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01:00Episode 1152
Carbon | Ag PhD
Episode 1152
Darren Hefty talks about carbon credits and how farmers can help in the fight against climate change.
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01:00Episode 1151
No Till Weeds | Ag PhD
Episode 1151
How do no till farmers eliminate "super weeds" like marestail and dandelions? Darren Hefty explains strategies for weed control in fields without tillage.
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01:00Episode 1150
Acidic Soil and Lime | Ag PhD
Episode 1150
Darren Hefty explains why farmers sometimes apply lime, or calcium carbonate, to their soils.
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01:00Episode 1149
Seed Bed Preparation | Ag PhD
Episode 1149
It takes the perfect seed bed to get the perfect crop. Today Darren talks about tillage and soil conditions to get the seed off to a good start.
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01:00Episode 1148
Phosphorus Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Episode 1148
Have you ever wondered where fertilizer actually comes from? Darren Hefty explains in this week's Ag Minute.
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01:00Episode 1147
Early Corn Planting | Ag PhD
Episode 1147
How early is too early to plant? Darren Hefty talks about the many factors that need to be considered before you put the seed in the soil.
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01:00Episode 1146
Cold Temperatures Are Good For Soil | Ag PhD
Episode 1146
Learn why freezing weather can be a benefit for farmers when it comes to soils in winter.