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 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.
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01:00Episode 1204
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.
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01:00Episode 1203
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.
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01:00Episode 1202
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.
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01:00Episode 1201
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.
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01:00Episode 1200
Seed Size | Ag PhD
Episode 1200
Darren Hefty explains how seed size can affect a plant's germination and growth in different conditions.
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01:00Episode 1199
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.
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01:00Episode 1198
Early Planting | Ag PhD
Episode 1198
Find out why farmers often try to plant their crops as early as they can in the spring.
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01:00Episode 1197
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.
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01:00Episode 1196
Plant Roots | Ag PhD
Episode 1196
Darren Hefty explains various factors that affect the way plant roots grow.
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01:00Episode 1195
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.
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01:00Episode 1194
Grain Storage | Ag PhD
Episode 1194
Darren Hefty explains how farmers keep stored grain safe from insects and spoilage.