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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02:11Episode 1378
Remote Tractor Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1378
Darren talks about a tool called RC Farm Arm that can assist you during harvest by being able to control in-cab tractor functions from outside the tractor.
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01:58Episode 1377
Liquid Tender Trailers | Ag PhD
Episode 1377
Be the envy of every farmer with Demco's newest upgrade to the way you spray. Darren shows you the highlights.
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01:57Episode 1376
Concaves and Combine Efficiency | Ag PhD
Episode 1376
Find out how Estes XPR 3 concaves can improve your grain quality and harvest efficiency.
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02:03Episode 1375
Late Fertilizer Availability | Ag PhD
Episode 1375
No need for air support, Darren Hefty explains the many ways to get nutrition like potassium and nitrogen into your big crops without the expense.
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02:22Episode 1374
Combine Header Maintenance | Ag PhD
Episode 1374
Darren talks about using the DISCruptor to work on Geringhoff Rota Discs.
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01:36Episode 1373
Belt Maintenance | Ag PhD
Episode 1373
Keep your farm equipment fit and ready, with Darren's timely reminder on essential tractor maintenance.
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01:31Episode 1372
Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance | Ag PhD
Episode 1372
Darren Hefty offers tips on taking care of your equipment's hydraulic system.
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02:05Episode 1371
Combine Header Transport | Ag PhD
Episode 1371
Heading to harvest has never been faster or safer. Darren invites you to make the smart move with Demco's AWS Speed trailer.
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02:12Episode 1370
Controlling Spray Drift | Ag PhD
Episode 1370
Darren Hefty talks about ways to prevent your crop protection products from drifting off-target.
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01:56Episode 1369
Drop Tube Applications | Ag PhD
Episode 1369
Precision application tech is revolutionizing crop protection and nutrition. Darren Hefty explains how a simple but elegant solution can keep your crop growing.
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02:34Episode 1368
Tank Mix Compatibility | Ag PhD
Episode 1368
Darren explains how to avoid problems in your spray tank when mixing two or more products.
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02:13Episode 1367
Keep up With Technology | Ag PhD
Episode 1367
Satellite imagery is an affordable and useful tool to help you manage your fields. Darren Hefty says if you've got time to burn, you got time to learn.
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02:23Episode 1366
Liquid Fertilizer Storage | Ag PhD
Episode 1366
Darren explains the advantages of having enough storage tanks for liquid fertilizer.
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02:37Episode 1365
Avoid Spraying During Air Inversions | Ag PhD
Episode 1365
The safest weather conditions for spraying might surprise you. Darren Hefty clears it all up.
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02:08Episode 1364
Prepare Your Planter For Storage | Ag PhD
Episode 1364
Darren Hefty offers some tips and advice to properly store your planter in the off-season.
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02:14Episode 1363
Rainy Day Work | Ag PhD
Episode 1363
Mother Nature throwing you a curve ball? When there's a rain delay in the fields, Darren's list of indoor jobs will keep you warmed up in the bullpen.
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02:17Episode 1362
Do Your Own Spraying | Ag PhD
Episode 1362
Darren Hefty breaks down the costs of having your fields sprayed and why you should consider doing it yourself.
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02:02Episode 1361
Cleaning the Spray Tank | Ag PhD
Episode 1361
Spray it right, with a clean slate. Darren Hefty gives you his family's strategies to protect your crops and equipment.
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02:06Episode 1360
Spray Product Injection Systems | Ag PhD
Episode 1360
Darren talks about the Dura Auto-Batch direct-injection system and how it can improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency when filling your sprayer.
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02:20Episode 1359
Understanding Grease | Ag PhD
Episode 1359
Darren Hefty greases the wheels with this primer on keeping your planter running smoothly.
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02:12Episode 1358
Mixing In-Furrow Products | Ag PhD
Episode 1358
Learn how a Dosatron can help you accurately mix your in-furrow products and avoid antagonism and other problems.
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02:24Episode 1357
Farm Shop Buildings | Ag PhD
Episode 1357
Darren Hefty talks shop, with pro tips to help you design the farm shop of your dreams.
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02:11Episode 1356
Cutting Quality Hay | Ag PhD
Episode 1356
Darren explains the importance of retaining hay quality and talks about Case IH WD5 Series windrowers.
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02:08Episode 1355
Germinator Closing Wheel | Ag PhD
Episode 1355
They say "don't reinvent the wheel," but one farmer did just that, and it could improve your seed-to-soil contact. Darren tells you how.