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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01:55Episode 1290
Spray Boom Care | Ag PhD
Episode 1290
Darren Hefty talks about protecting your spray boom from corrosion.
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02:07Episode 1289
Incorporating Soybean Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1289
Do you need to till in your pre-emerge soybean herbicides? The answer depends on your product. Some must be instantly incorporated, Darren breaks it down in today's Iron Talk.
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01:46Episode 1288
Engine Coolant | Ag PhD
Episode 1288
Darren Hefty goes over the steps to take to keep your tractor's engine coolant system in good shape.
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02:05Episode 1287
3RIVE 3D System | Ag PhD
Episode 1287
What if your insecticide could get 50% more surface area in the furrow? Foam may be the future of farming.
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01:43Episode 1286
Dry Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Episode 1286
Darren offers tips on getting the most out of your dry planter box seed treatments.
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01:43Episode 1285
Fertilizer Storage Tanks | Ag PhD
Episode 1285
Everything you need to know about keeping bulk inputs on your farm from Darren Hefty.
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02:05Episode 1284
DEF Storage | Ag PhD
Episode 1284
Darren Hefty talks about best practices for storing DEF in cold temperatures.
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01:52Episode 1283
Your Combine After Harvest | Ag PhD
Episode 1283
You finally finished the harvest, but you're not done with the combine just yet. Darren gives you his late-fall checklist to insure it is ready the next time you start it up.
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02:18Episode 1282
Shatter Loss In Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1282
Learn how to calculate shatter loss in corn, and steps you could take to reduce your losses.
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02:01Episode 1281
Deep Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Episode 1281
Putting fertilizer 10-16 inches into your soil has several benefits says Darren Hefty. Fall is the best time to drop your shanks in your fields.
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01:58Episode 1280
Tillage Performance | Ag PhD
Episode 1280
Darren Hefty explains the value of getting behind your tillage implement to evaluate its performance.
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02:14Episode 1279
Raise Your Yields with Lime | Ag PhD
Episode 1279
Applying a little calcium carbonate could be the difference in keeping a consistent high yield on your farm. Darren talks the importance of pH in today's Iron Talk.
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01:58Episode 1278
Combine Automation | Ag PhD
Episode 1278
Darren has some pointers on how to improve your harvest by using tools such as AFS Harvest Command from Case IH.
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02:04Episode 1277
Fall Drain Tile System Maintenance | Ag PhD
Episode 1277
Autumn is the perfect time to take a deeper examination into the drain tile systems on your farm.
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02:19Episode 1276
Spraying In Challenging Field Conditions | Ag PhD
Episode 1276
Darren Hefty talks about minimizing compaction and successfully spraying with the 50 Series Patriot Sprayer from Case IH.
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01:48Episode 1275
Cone Bottom Bins | Ag PhD
Episode 1275
Darren says a sturdy new cone bottom vertical grain bin can be expensive, but can also be a big money-maker on your farm.
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02:07Episode 1274
Dealing With Downed Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1274
Darren Hefty talks about chopping up downed corn stalks, and how to identify and fix the problem for next year.
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02:08Episode 1273
Harvesting with Air Reels | Ag PhD
Episode 1273
If your soybeans, wheat, or lentils are leaning you may need a special tool to harvest them. Darren Hefty discusses lodging causes and solutions in this Iron Talk.
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02:14Episode 1272
Chopping Corn Heads | Ag PhD
Episode 1272
Darren explains the benefits of installing automatic bin fan controls on your grain bins.
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02:11Episode 1271
Preventing Combine Fires | Ag PhD
Episode 1271
Safety first says Darren Hefty. Keeping a clean machine is the first step in avoiding a tragedy this harvest.
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01:56Episode 1270
Grain Bin Fan Controls | Ag PhD
Episode 1270
Darren talks about the benefits of adding automatic bin fan controls.
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02:13Episode 1269
Spraying Near Bees | Ag PhD
Episode 1269
Darren Hefty tells us how you can control insects and still not harm the bees.
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01:56Episode 1268
Cover Crop Seeding | Ag PhD
Episode 1268
Darren Hefty talks about the challenge of seeding cover crop blend.
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02:14Episode 1267
Wheat Burndown | Ag PhD
Episode 1267
Darren Hefty gives advice on the best products and equipment to keep your harvested wheat field clean of weeds.