Ag PhD Full Episodes
Aerial vs Ground Application, How Drain Tile Works, Late-Season Corn Insects
29m
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.
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Studying Leaf Surfaces, The Value of ...
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.
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2024 Field Day, Herbicide Residual, S...
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.
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The Green Bridge, Scouting Insects, L...
Brian and Darren talk about why the green bridge might be a highway to harm, how to go on pest patrol in your fields, and ways to boost your N until the fall. This week's weed is the noxious jimsonweed and there's an Iron Talk on drop tubes for sprayers.
