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 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.
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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.