Ag PhD Farm Basics
5 Seasons
In these Farm Basics segments taken from Ag PhD, Brian and Darren Hefty present on-farm topics to a non-farming audience, peeling back the curtain with down-to-earth explanations that help viewers achieve a better understanding of the truth of agriculture.
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04:20Episode 1162
What's New for Dicamba | Ag PhD
Episode 1162
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about a court ruling that may affect farmers' ability to spray certain formulations of dicamba in their crops.
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03:57Episode 1161
Soil pH and Nutrient Availability | Ag PhD
Episode 1161
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss nutrient tie-up, and how to get the most nutrients into your plants for maximum yields.
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02:55Episode 1160
Variable Rate Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Episode 1160
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers use variable rate fertilizer in their fields to minimize cost and maximize yield.
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What Are Annual, Biennial, and Perennial Weeds? | Ag PhD
Episode 1159
Learn about the life cycles of annual, biennial, and perennial weeds.
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03:53Episode 1158
Road Ditch Care | Ag PhD
Episode 1158
What does maintenance of road ditches look like for you? Darren and Brian discuss best practices.
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03:33Episode 1157
How Much Water Do Farmers Manage? | Ag PhD
Episode 1157
When it rains, how much water is in a field? The answer might surprise you.
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03:04Episode 1155
Carbon-To-Nitrogen Ratio | Ag PhD
Episode 1155
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss what the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio means in your field.
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03:28Episode 1154
Clean Out Your Spray Tank | Ag PhD
Episode 1154
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of properly cleaning out your spray tank after an application.
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03:41Episode 1153
Are GMOs Like Bt Corn Safe? | Ag PhD
Episode 1153
In today's world, we hear a lot about GMOs. Are they safe?
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03:45Episode 1152
Nutrient Mobility in Plants | Ag PhD
Episode 1152
The Hefty brothers explain how certain nutrients move in plants, and how to identify some visual nutrient deficiencies.
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03:32Episode 1151
What is a GDU? (Growing Degree Unit) | Ag PhD
Episode 1151
Do you know what a growing degree day is? Brian and Darren Hefty explain what it is, and how to calculate when things are going to happen.
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02:40Episode 1150
What is a Compatibility Agent? | Ag PhD
Episode 1150
The Hefty brothers explain why farmers may use a compatibility agent in their spray applications.
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03:41Episode 1149
Fallow Syndrome | Ag PhD
Episode 1149
Brian and Darren Hefty explain what fallow syndrome is in fields, and how farmers try to avoid it.
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03:01Episode 1148
Road Safety | Ag PhD
Episode 1148
Staying safe on the road is important. Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how farmers and non-farmers can work together to share the road safely.
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03:22Episode 1147
Direct Seeding vs Nurse Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1147
Brian and Darren discuss the differences between direct seeding and nurse crops, and why farmers may choose either practice.
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03:42Episode 1146
What is a Lift Station? | Ag PhD
Episode 1146
The Hefty brothers explain what a lift station is and why farmers may choose to install one on their farm.
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02:26Episode 1145
Grass Waterways | Ag PhD
Episode 1145
Brian and Darren discuss the importance of grass waterways when it comes to soil and water management.
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03:26Episode 1144
Ag PhD Field Day
Episode 1144
The Hefty brothers talk about this year's Ag PhD Field Day on July 30, 2020.
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03:40Episode 1143
Transporting Seeds | Ag PhD
Episode 1143
Darren and Brian talk about handling and transporting seed.
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03:39Episode 1142
Water & Road Damage | Ag PhD
Episode 1142
The Hefty brothers talk about factors that cause road damage.
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02:44Episode 1141
GPS in Agriculture | Ag PhD
Episode 1141
Modern agriculture is extremely high tech. Did you know that farmers now utilize satellites to perfect their crops? Brian & Darren Hefty discuss how GPS has transformed farming.
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02:10Episode 1140
How Fast Can Farmers Do Field Work? | Ag PhD
Episode 1140
The Hefty brothers talk about the speed that farmers can get work done out in their fields.
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02:50Episode 1139
Finding Planting Population | Ag PhD
Episode 1139
How do farmers decide how many seeds to plant? Darren and Brian Hefty discuss what it takes to determine planting population.
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03:30Episode 1138
Row Spacings in Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1138
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers choose the row spacings they plant in their crop fields.