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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01:56Episode 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.
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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.