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
  • 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.

  • Corn Seed Planting Depth | Ag PhD

    Episode 1204

    Darren Hefty explains why corn seeds must be planted at a very specific depth in the soil.

  • Corn Refuge Hybrids | Ag PhD

    Episode 1203

    There is more than one variety of corn plant in each field. Darren Hefty talks about the pesty reason farmers scatter different seeds on each cornfield.

  • Is It Too Early To Fertilize Your Lawn? | Ag PhD

    Episode 1202

    Darren Hefty talks about when to fertilize your lawn to get the most out of what you apply.

  • More Than One Crop | Ag PhD

    Episode 1201

    Why don't farmers plant just one type of crop? Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of diversification in farming in today's Ag Minute.

  • Seed Size | Ag PhD

    Episode 1200

    Darren Hefty explains how seed size can affect a plant's germination and growth in different conditions.

  • Cover Crop Lifespan | Ag PhD

    Episode 1199

    When should a cover crop be terminated? Darren Hefty helps you uncover the truth about these useful non-cash crops.

  • Early Planting | Ag PhD

    Episode 1198

    Find out why farmers often try to plant their crops as early as they can in the spring.

  • How Many Ears? | Ag PhD

    Episode 1197

    Do cornstalks only have one ear of corn? Darren Hefty gives you an earful of corn math in today's Ag Minute.

  • Plant Roots | Ag PhD

    Episode 1196

    Darren Hefty explains various factors that affect the way plant roots grow.

  • Drought Aftermath | Ag PhD

    Episode 1195

    2023 was a dry year. Now what? Darren Hefty offers advice on how to prepare the soil and fertility after a season of drought.

  • Grain Storage | Ag PhD

    Episode 1194

    Darren Hefty explains how farmers keep stored grain safe from insects and spoilage.