Ag PhD Ag Minute

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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Ag PhD Ag Minute
  • Compost | Ag PhD

    Episode 1238

    Darren talks about the reason farmers sometimes apply compost to their fields.

  • 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.

  • Fall Tillage | Ag PhD

    Episode 1236

    Darren Hefty explains why farmers often do tillage in the fall instead of waiting until spring.

  • 'Green Beans' | Ag PhD

    Episode 1235

    Soybean farmers aim for gold, but sometimes get green. Darren Hefty explains why.

  • Fertilizer Efficiency | Ag PhD

    Episode 1234

    Learn how farmers can grow better crops with less fertilizer.

  • An Orderly Harvest | Ag PhD

    Episode 1233

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Fall Drought | Ag PhD

    Episode 1230

    Find out why a drought in the fall may not be a bad thing for farmers.

  • 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.

  • Soil Sampling | Ag PhD

    Episode 1228

    Learn how farmers decide if they need to add fertilizer to their soils for their next crop.

  • 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.

  • Soil pH and Lime | Ag PhD

    Episode 1226

    Darren Hefty explains how farmers can fix acidic soils and improve crops.

  • 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.

  • Soil Organic Matter | Ag PhD

    Episode 1224

    Learn what organic matter is and how it benefits soil.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Kill Weeds Like Farmers | Ag PhD

    Episode 1371

    Expert weed warrior Darren Hefty reveals his tips for ensuring dandelions stay gone, all summer long.

  • Tar Spot in Corn | Ag PhD

    Episode 1220

    Darren Hefty talks about the challenge of dealing with a disease in corn called "tar spot".

  • 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.

  • Soybeans Under Stress | Ag PhD

    Episode 1218

    Darren Hefty talks about the various stresses that soybean plants endure during the growing season.

  • 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.

  • Youth in Agriculture | Ag PhD

    Episode 1216

    Find out how younger people are using their talents to find a place on the farm.

  • Unpredictable Planting | Ag PhD

    Episode 1215

    Early isn't always better: late might be good, it depends on the weather! Darren Hefty explains why.