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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02:33Episode 1370
2024 Ag PhD Field Day | Ag PhD
Episode 1370
Brian and Darren invite you to come to the Ag PhD Field Day on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
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03:39Episode 1369
The Green Bridge | Ag PhD
Episode 1369
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.
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03:04Episode 1368
Day Length and Crop Growth | Ag PhD
Episode 1368
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.
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03:07Episode 1367
Longer Grass in Lawns and Pastures | Ag PhD
Episode 1367
A thick grass canopy can shade out weeds. The Hefty brothers remind you to raise your mower for a healthier lawn.
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04:21Episode 1366
How To Tell If A Weed Is Dead | Ag PhD
Episode 1366
The Hefty brothers explain how to tell if your herbicide application was successful in killing your target weeds.
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03:46Episode 1365
Ag PhD Field Day 2024 | Ag PhD
Episode 1365
Bring the family for a day at the Hefty Farm in Baltic, SD on July 25th, 2024.
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03:39Episode 1364
Soybean Growth and Development
Episode 1364
Brian and Darren explain the basics of how a soybean plant germinates and grows.
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02:31Episode 1363
Scouting & Scholarships 2024 | Ag PhD
Episode 1363
Brian and Darren invite budding agronomy students and farmers young and old, to a hands-on event at the Hefty Farm June 29, 2024.
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04:49Episode 1362
Insect Control in Lawns | Ag PhD
Episode 1362
Learn how to control insects in your lawn and around your home.
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04:33Episode 1361
Corn Growth Stages | Ag PhD
Episode 1361
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.
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02:49Episode 1360
Scouting and Scholarships | Ag PhD
Episode 1360
Brian and Darren invite college students and farmers to attend the Ag PhD Scouting and Scholarships event on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
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03:43Episode 1359
Tillering in Grass Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1359
Why do some plants look "bushier" than others? Brian and Darren explain the pros and cons of when multiple stalks grow from one seed.
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02:58Episode 1358
Seed-to-Soil Contact | Ag PhD
Episode 1358
The Hefty brothers explain the importance of getting soil packed around seeds.
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03:34Episode 1357
Gibberellic Acid | Ag PhD
Episode 1357
Why does grass grow faster in warmer weather? The Heftys explain how this natural plant hormone can be used to regulate crop growth.
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03:12Episode 1356
Fertilizer Analysis | Ag PhD
Episode 1356
Learn what the numbers mean on fertilizer bags.
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03:30Episode 1355
Types of Root Systems | Ag PhD
Episode 1355
Brian and Darren dig into why knowing your roots below the surface, can help protect your profits above it.
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03:17Episode 1354
Insects vs. Mites | Ag PhD
Episode 1354
Learn about the challenges growers face when controlling insects and mites in crop fields.
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03:32Episode 1353
The Disease Triangle | Ag PhD
Episode 1353
The Heftys explain the three factors leading to disease in plants, and how this knowledge can help you have a healthier harvest.
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02:12Episode 1352
2024 Ag PhD Field Day
Episode 1352
Brian and Darren Hefty invite you to attend the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day on the Hefty farm near Baltic, SD.
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03:57Episode 1351
No-Till vs Strip-Till | Ag PhD
Episode 1351
Less tillage has many advantages. The Hefty brothers compare two ways to reduce erosion, save organic matter, and conserve moisture in your soils.
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02:57Episode 1350
Winter Wheat vs Spring Wheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1350
Learn why farmers choose to plant their wheat in the fall instead of the spring or vice versa.
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2024 Neal Kinsey Soil and Fertility Seminar | Ag PhD
Episode 1349
Renowned soils expert Neal Kinsey will give a three-day clinic at the Hefty Farm in Baltic, SD February 20-22, 2024.
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03:03Episode 1348
Biotechnology and the Covid Vaccine | Ag PhD
Episode 1348
Brian and Darren Hefty explain the similarities between the Covid vaccine and biotech crops.
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02:43Episode 1347
2024 Ag PhD Soybean Workshop | Ag PhD
Episode 1347
The Hefty brothers invite you to their free Soybean Agronomy Workshop near Baltic, SD on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.