Ag PhD Iron Talk
5 Seasons
Equipment technology is constantly evolving. In these Iron Talk segments taken from Ag PhD, Darren Hefty discusses the latest trends in equipment technology. If you’re looking for anything that has to do with tractors, combines, planters, tillage, trucks, and fleet management, including research and maintenance, these are the videos for you.
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01:54Episode 1238
High Speed Tillage | Ag PhD
Episode 1238
Darren Hefty points out what to look for in the latest tillers.
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01:32Episode 1237
Tram Lines In Wheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1237
Darren Hefty explains the advantages of putting in tram lines when seeding your wheat crop.
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01:59Episode 1236
Staying Charged on the Farm | Ag PhD
Episode 1236
Darren Hefty points out the need to stay charged all year long. Now is the time for battery maintenance.
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02:12Episode 1235
Tillage Prescriptions | Ag PhD
Episode 1235
Darren Hefty explains the benefits of using tillage prescriptions and Case IH's Soil Command and AFS Connect.
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02:07Episode 1234
The Price of Spraying | Ag PhD
Episode 1234
Many farmers pay custom applicators to spray their fields every year. Darren Hefty offers you some insight into why it could be better to spray fields yourself and save money.
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01:54Episode 1233
Grain Bin Fan Controls | Ag PhD
Episode 1233
See how to maintain grain quality and make harvest easier by installing grain bin fan controls.
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02:00Episode 1232
Variable Rate Population | Ag PhD
Episode 1232
Darren talks about finding the right number of plants to be planted for the best yield.
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01:56Episode 1231
Using Anhydrous Ammonia Safely | Ag PhD
Episode 1231
Darren Hefty emphasizes the importance of safety when working with anhydrous ammonia.
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02:04Episode 1230
Fall Combine Maintenance | Ag PhD
Episode 1230
Once the harvest is complete there is still a lot more that you need to do with your combine.
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02:08Episode 1228
Deep Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Episode 1228
Darren Hefty talks about the reasons to place fertilizer deeper in the soil.
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02:05Episode 1227
Harvest Soybeans on Lower Nodes | Ag PhD
Episode 1227
Darren Hefty talks about getting the lowest soybeans on the plant into the combine.
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02:02Episode 1226
Drainage Tile Maintenance | Ag PhD
Episode 1226
Darren Hefty explains why autumn is a great time check your drain tile systems.
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02:10Episode 1225
The Basics of Grease | Ag PhD
Episode 1225
Darren Hefty talks about grease use and storage.
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02:35Episode 1224
Combine Automation | Ag PhD
Episode 1224
Darren Hefty shows you the AFS Connect Harvest Command combine automation system from Case IH.
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02:19Episode 1223
Prepare Your Combine For Harvest | Ag PhD
Episode 1223
Darren lists some of the things you could inspect on your combine before harvest.
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02:19Episode 1222
The Lime Solution | Ag PhD
Episode 1222
Darren Hefty talks about identifying low pH areas and applying lime to fix those areas.
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02:04Episode 1221
Reduce Corn Shatter Loss | Ag PhD
Episode 1221
Darren Hefty explains how to calculate lost profit due to shatter loss.
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01:43Episode 1220
Spreading Residue Evenly | Ag PhD
Episode 1220
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of an even residue spread and how to fix it.
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01:54Episode 1219
Estes XPR 2+ Concaves | Ag PhD
Episode 1219
Darren talks about the benefits of using the new Estes XPR 2+ Concaves.
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02:11Episode 1218
Farm Management Software | Ag PhD
Episode 1218
Darren Hefty talks about organizing your farm's data by using AFS Connect from Case IH.
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01:51Episode 1217
Burndown Without Spray Drift | Ag PhD
Episode 1217
Darren Hefty explains how to have a successful burndown following a wheat crop.
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01:51Episode 1216
Sprayer Speed | Ag PhD
Episode 1216
Are you going too fast when spraying crops? Darren explains why you may want to run a little slower when making crop protection applications.
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01:58Episode 1215
Uneven Corn Stands | Ag PhD
Episode 1215
Darren Hefty explains the importance of proper planter setup and how it can affect emergence in corn fields.
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02:48Episode 1214
Tillage Depth Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1214
How important is setting tillage depth correctly? Darren shares some information on tillage depth control.