As the mercury plummets, the Hefty brothers find a reason to smile. Plus we learn about the zinc link, and how to save $$$ on chem. The Weed of the Week is a weed of the wheat, and Darren talks corn planting applications.

Find out how farmers deal with crop residue after harvest. Then, Brian and Darren discuss the importance of soil pH in relation to iron. They also discuss the duration of effectiveness of foliar applications versus soil-applied products.

What's up with grain piles in winter? How do you treat a tricky disease in your corn? How do you build soil health from the ground down? The Hefty brothers answer these questions, plus have tips for tackling toothed spurge, and fall-fix-ups on your tractor.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend several workshops this winter to learn more about soils, natural products, as well as corn and soybean production. They also discuss products you could use in wheat besides herbicides and fungicides. Then, find out how to increase or decrease your soil magnes...

In this episode, the Heftys save your hills from erosion, your soil from high pH, and your corn from disease. Plus, tips on a sneaky weed, and handling fall fertility with care.

Brian and Darren explain why farmers sometimes leave unharvested strips of corn out in their fields. They also discuss working with neighbors, landlords, and the NRCS to accomplish drain tile projects. and then explain the importance of knowing the cation exchange capacity of your soils.

Brian and Darren answer your questions about why there are cattle in the cornfield, how to DIY tiling, and how to treat high-sodium & super-salty soils. The Weed of the Week is wild buckwheat, and Darren tries out the Soil Warrior Edge system.

Learn how a corn ear can "flex" depending on weather and fertility. Brian and Darren discuss products and timings to spray to stop disease in wheat, as well as the importance of calcium in soil and crops.

Fall is a great time to learn about the modern ways to apply fertility, draw up the best drain tile plan on your farm, and spray early pre-emerge weed control. Plus the Hefty brothers take out foxtail barley, and strip-till with Soil Warrior

Brian and Darren discuss safety when sharing the road with farm equipment. They also talk about liquid vs. dry phosphorus as well as broadcast vs. banded application, and then what pre and post herbicides you could use in wheat.

Where do you keep your ag products when winter hits, what is the best way to plant wheat, and how much N should be applied in autumn? Plus, the noxious leafy spurge is the Weed of the Week, and the Heftys talk corn residue control.

Brian and Darren discuss long-term storage of pesticides, using high rates of nitrogen on soybeans, and planting very low and very high corn populations.

More "Crazy Trials" from Brian and Darren! What happens when you put too much copper down, or plant way too deep or shallow? Plus, tracking your inputs, wild four o'clock, and tile system maintenance.

Brian and Darren explain why farmers use different spray pressures and nozzles when making applications. They also discuss the effects of over-application of dicamba in corn, as well as what happens when applying an extremely high rate of manganese sulfate before soybeans.

The Hefty brothers'"crazy trials" continue! How much K and 2,4-D is TOO much? Brian and Darren share the intriguing results. Plus: farming on the rocks, tansy mustard control, and harvest residue tips.

Brian and Darren discuss why farmers sometimes remove corn residue from their fields. They also review what they learned from some herbicide and nutrient trials, where they applied a high rate of boron to corn, and high rates of Stinger and Callisto to simulate herbicide carryover in soybeans.

The Hefty brothers show how to count what the combine forgot, why the price of a great harvest is constant vigilance, and a more precise way to feed your crops. The Weed of the Week is volunteer trees, with an Iron Talk on a better way to spray.

Brian and Darren discuss the causes of and fixes for soil compaction, how tile drainage is good for the environment, and the benefits of matching your soil test data to your yield data.

There are so many benefits to spraying after harvest, then seeding a non-cash crop, and finding out your soil fertility in one-acre sections; the Hefty brothers explain how and why. The Weed of the Week is the big downy brome, and Iron Talk covers ways to add late-season crop nutrition.

Brian and Darren discuss how tillage can deplete organic matter, how to ensure your wheat has the nutrients it needs throughout the season, and what steps to take to get your grain bins ready for harvest this fall.

Does size matter when spraying? Which overlooked product is now best for burndowns? How do you protect your beans from late-summer plagues? The Hefty brothers have all these answers, plus white heath aster control, and tractor tune-up tips.

The Hefty brothers explain why farmers sometimes have their fields sprayed by a plane or helicopter instead of a ground rig. They also explain how drain tile works and what benefits it provides, and what insects you should look for in your corn fields later in the growing season.

The Hefty brothers examine leaf cuticles, dig useful holes in their crop, and eliminate those big weeds in beans. The Weed of the Week is the tall common mullein, and Iron Talk is all about combine header transport.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day on July 25, 2024. They also discuss using residual herbicides and dealing with potential carryover, and how to get the best disease prevention in your soybean fields by using fungicides.