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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02:31Episode 1295
Determining Variable Rate Population | Ag PhD
Episode 1295
Use your drought yield map to help you better set up up variable planting populations. Darren gives you the formulas to help get the most out of your planted seeds.
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02:04Episode 1294
Split-Applying Nitrogen | Ag PhD
Episode 1294
Darren Hefty talks about equipment to consider when making multiple nitrogen applications during the season.
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02:07Episode 1293
Static Electricity in Dry Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Episode 1293
There is a wrong way, a right way, and an even better way to put inoculants & biologicals on your seed in the planter. Darren Hefty explains physics in this Iron Talk.
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01:59Episode 1292
Micronutrient Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1292
Darren Hefty explains how to apply micronutrients using either variable rate technology or making multiple passes.
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02:27Episode 1291
Central Tire Inflation System | Ag PhD
Episode 1291
CTIS is a new technology that quickly raises your tractor tire pressure for the road and lowers it when you're in the field. When we tried this - it helped our soil, saved fuel costs, and raised our yield.