Brian and Darren explain why crop residue is sometimes removed from the field after harvest.

Every grain counts! The Hefty brothers explain how farmers measure and minimize what's left behind in their fields.

Brian and Darren discuss the causes of soil compaction, how it harms crops, and how it can be fixed or reduced.

Give yourself the autumn advantage. The Hefty brothers explain why farmers should tackle weeds before winter.

Brian and Darren explain why tillage can actually decrease organic matter levels in the soil.

Tiny or large? The Hefty brothers explain the dimensional science behind spraying.

The Hefty brothers explain why fields are sometimes sprayed with an aerial sprayer rather than a ground-based sprayer.

Leaf cuticles are a plant's first line of defense. The Heftys explain how weather changes impact them, and how to use that knowledge to your advantage.

Brian and Darren invite you to come to the Ag PhD Field Day on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

The 'green bridge' is not a path you want to tread. The Hefty brothers explain how breaking this link can lead to healthier crops and higher yields.

Brian and Darren discuss the difference that latitude can make when it comes to how many hours of sunlight your crop can get during the growing season.

A thick grass canopy can shade out weeds. The Hefty brothers remind you to raise your mower for a healthier lawn.

The Hefty brothers explain how to tell if your herbicide application was successful in killing your target weeds.

Bring the family for a day at the Hefty Farm in Baltic, SD on July 25th, 2024.

Brian and Darren explain the basics of how a soybean plant germinates and grows.

Brian and Darren invite budding agronomy students and farmers young and old, to a hands-on event at the Hefty Farm June 29, 2024.

Learn how to control insects in your lawn and around your home.

Watching grass grow is more complex than you realize. Expert agronomists Brian and Darren Hefty explain all the stages of corn, from seed to stalk.

Brian and Darren invite college students and farmers to attend the Ag PhD Scouting and Scholarships event on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Why do some plants look "bushier" than others? Brian and Darren explain the pros and cons of when multiple stalks grow from one seed.

The Hefty brothers explain the importance of getting soil packed around seeds.

Why does grass grow faster in warmer weather? The Heftys explain how this natural plant hormone can be used to regulate crop growth.

Learn what the numbers mean on fertilizer bags.

Brian and Darren dig into why knowing your roots below the surface, can help protect your profits above it.