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 1354
Early Season Planter Inspection | Ag PhD
Episode 1354
Darren Hefty goes over a list of things to check on your planter before heading to the fields this spring.
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01:59Episode 1353
Field Cultivator Considerations | Ag PhD
Episode 1353
Get your cultivator in shape before you head to the field this spring. Darren says check for worn sweeps, wheel compaction, and residue issues.
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02:17Episode 1352
Grain Moisture and Temperature | Ag PhD
Episode 1352
Learn how to safely store your grain by controlling the temperature and moisture in your bins.
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02:09Episode 1351
Drain TiIe Can Help Many Issues | Ag PhD
Episode 1351
We all know drain tile can help your soil maintain the right moisture level, but Darren Hefty tells us it can also help your IDC, alkali, and high pH areas, too.
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02:43Episode 1350
Variable Rate Fertilizer Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1350
Darren explains the benefits of applying fertilizer at a variable rate across your fields to save money and maximize yield.
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02:21Episode 1349
Tilling Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1349
What's the best tool to get your first input into the correct place in your soil? Finding the right depth can also be solved with the right speed, too.
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02:25Episode 1348
Split-Applying Nitrogen | Ag PhD
Episode 1348
Darren explains how to maximize nitrogen efficiency in corn by doing split application such as broadcast and side-dressing.
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02:00Episode 1347
Dry Insecticide When Planting Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1347
Dry insecticide is coming back. Darren Hefty tells you why and how to do it in today's Iron Talk.
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Incorporating Pre-Emerge Soybean Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1346
Darren talks about best practices when applying and incorporating pre-emerge soybean herbicides.
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02:28Episode 1345
Tire Pressure for Field and Road | Ag PhD
Episode 1345
Your tractor and planter tires should be at vastly different psi driving vs planting. Darren talks about the easy way the Hefty Farm handles this issue.
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02:28Episode 1344
Hearing Protection | Ag PhD
Episode 1344
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of protecting your hearing when working around loud noises on the farm.