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 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.
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01:00Episode 1214
Little Bugs Cause Big Problems | Ag PhD
Episode 1214
Darren Hefty explains how small bugs can be such a problem for farmers.
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01:00Episode 1213
Why Grass Strips Are in Fields | Ag PhD
Episode 1213
Grass waterways are the natural way to save soil after a rain. Darren Hefty explains how these little patches can have a big impact.
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01:00Episode 1212
Corn Emergence | Ag PhD
Episode 1212
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of getting seeds to emerge at the same time.
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01:00Episode 1211
Cover Crop Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1211
If you ever wondered what farmers do with their fields between crops, Darren Hefty has got you covered.
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01:00Episode 1210
Corn Planting Begins | Ag PhD
Episode 1210
Darren Hefty talks about some of the reasons that farmers start planting corn so early in the season.
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01:00Episode 1209
Farmers Prepare for Everything | Ag PhD
Episode 1209
For farmers, a little foresight can go a long way. Darren Hefty explains how stocking up early pays off later.
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01:00Episode 1208
Pheasants Like To Eat Corn Seeds | Ag PhD
Episode 1208
Darren Hefty explains how farmers can protect their corn seeds from pheasants.
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01:00Episode 1207
Be a Farmer of Your Lawn | Ag PhD
Episode 1207
Agriculture expert Darren Hefty encourages you to think of the grass in your yard as a crop, and provides wisdom from the farm, to keep your summer weed-free.
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01:00Episode 1206
Dandelions in Lawns | Ag PhD
Episode 1206
03/31/24 Ag Minute #1206
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01:00Episode 1205
Frost After Planting | Ag PhD
Episode 1205
A late spring frost can hurt some crops more than others. Darren Hefty lays out the cold hard truth in today's Ag Minute.