Ag PhD Show Segments
5 Seasons
Each week on Ag PhD, Brian and Darren go in-depth into various agronomic topics, covering anything that could help your crops grow better.
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04:57Episode 1186
2020 Year In Review | Ag PhD
Episode 1186
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020 - and what to look forward to in 2021.
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05:49Episode 1186
Fix Saline Soils | Ag PhD
Episode 1186
The Hefty brothers discuss how soils can become saline over time, and how you can take the right steps to fix those poor soils.
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02:55Episode 1185
The Importance of Cobalt | Ag PhD
Episode 1185
Brian and Darren Hefty briefly discuss how applying cobalt for your crops could benefit your farm and livestock.
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10:55Episode 1185
Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1185
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss pre-emerge product options and application timings for great weed control in corn.
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06:12Episode 1184
Build Better Stalks | Ag PhD
Episode 1184
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss other ways besides nutrients that can help your plants have healthy stalks.
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05:05Episode 1184
Managing Sulfur For Your Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1184
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of sulfur for crops and how to apply sulfur to your fields.
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06:00Episode 1183
Manganese Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1183
The Hefty brothers talk about the importance of good manganese levels for your crops.
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05:28Episode 1183
Varying Planting Population | Ag PhD
Episode 1183
Darren and Brian Hefty explain why it may be wise to vary planting populations across the farm in corn and soybeans.
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05:12Episode 1182
Prepaying for Crop Inputs | Ag PhD
Episode 1182
The Hefty brothers discuss the pros and cons of prepaying now for next year's crop inputs.
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05:48Episode 1182
Copper for Your Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1182
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of copper for crops, and the best way to apply it in your fields.
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05:16Episode 1181
Plant Multiple Corn Hybrids | Ag PhD
Episode 1181
Brian and Darren Hefty explain the reasons why planting multiple corn hybrids across the farm could benefit you.
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04:41Episode 1181
Iron For Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1181
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss testing your plants and soils for iron, and how you should apply it if needed.
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06:45Episode 1180
Zinc for Your Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1180
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of zinc for your crops, and how much you should apply.
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03:18Episode 1180
Corn Traits for Insect Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1180
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss options for above-ground insect control in corn.
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Get CRP and Prevent Plant Acres Productive Again | Ag PhD
Episode 1179
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about getting CRP and prevent plant acres back in to crop production.
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06:43Episode 1179
The Importance of Boron | Ag PhD
Episode 1179
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss boron's role in plants as when and how to apply it in your fields.
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05:57Episode 1178
Rootworm Control Options | Ag PhD
Episode 1178
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about SmartStax vs. insecticide for controlling corn rootworms.
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05:22Episode 1178
Phosphorus Levels in Soil | Ag PhD
Episode 1178
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about testing your soil's phosphorus levels, and various ways to apply phosphorus in your fields.
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05:40Episode 1177
Dicamba, Xtend, and XtendFlex | Ag PhD
Episode 1177
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss dicamba and Xtend vs. XtendFlex soybeans.
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03:47Episode 1177
Fixing Sodic Soils | Ag PhD
Episode 1177
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss sodic soil - what causes it, and how do you fix it?
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06:15Episode 1176
Potassium Base Saturation Soil Test | Ag PhD
Episode 1176
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of having proper levels of potassium for your crop, and what to look for on a soil test.
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04:16Episode 1176
Reduce Soil Compaction | Ag PhD
Episode 1176
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss ways to reduce soil compaction in fields.
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07:41Episode 1175
Enlist Soybeans - Pros and Cons | Ag PhD
Episode 1175
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the successes and failures of using the Enlist soybean system.
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03:00Episode 1175
Base Saturation Magnesium | Ag PhD
Episode 1175
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of proper magnesium levels in your soil, and what to look for on a soil test.