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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05:13Episode 1174
Base Saturation Calcium | Ag PhD
Episode 1174
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about the importance of having adequate calcium levels in your soil.
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05:28Episode 1174
Fall Herbicide Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1174
If winter annual weeds are a problem for you in the spring, spraying burndown and residual herbicides after harvest may help.
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05:25Episode 1173
Fall Nitrogen Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1173
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss fall nitrogen application, and factors you should consider when applying N in the fall.
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05:47Episode 1173
Residue Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1173
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of evenly spreading residue in crop fields.
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07:48Episode 1172
Fall Manure Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1172
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss factors to consider when applying manure to fields in the fall.
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04:45Episode 1172
Cation Exchange Capacity | Ag PhD
Episode 1172
The Hefty brothers talk about the importance of testing your soil's cation exchange capacity, or CEC, to determine how much of a nutrient your soil can hold.
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06:44Episode 1171
Fixing High pH Soils | Ag PhD
Episode 1171
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss the causes of and fixes for high pH soils on the farm.
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04:11Episode 1171
Grain Moisture At Harvest | Ag PhD
Episode 1171
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about harvesting grain at a higher moisture percentage, vs. letting it dry down in the field.
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06:43Episode 1170
Fall Tiling | Ag PhD
Episode 1170
Fall is a great time to install drainage tile in your fields and improve yields and your bottom line.
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05:29Episode 1170
Fixing Low pH Soils | Ag PhD
Episode 1170
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about testing the pH in your fields, and ways to correct it and improve crop yields.
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05:15Episode 1169
Soil Testing - Grids vs Zones | Ag PhD
Episode 1169
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss soil sampling your fields, and the advantages of using one-acre grids vs. larger grids or larger zones.
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06:24Episode 1169
Fall Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1169
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about getting great grass growth in your pasture by using fertility and weed control.
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06:05Episode 1168
Winter Wheat Seeding | Ag PhD
Episode 1168
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss steps you can take for a successful winter wheat crop.
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04:21Episode 1168
What Corn Field Should You Harvest First? | Ag PhD
Episode 1168
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss factors that can affect the standability of your corn as harvest time approaches.
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04:24Episode 1167
Weed Control in Adverse Conditions | Ag PhD
Episode 1167
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about getting great weed control when the weather is not ideal for spraying.
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05:32Episode 1167
Shelterbelt Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1167
The Hefty brothers share ideas on getting your trees and shelterbelts off to a great start so you can enjoy them for years to come.
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04:55Episode 1166
Fixing Unplanted Acres | Ag PhD
Episode 1166
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about reclaiming flooded and unplanted fields for great yields next season.
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07:07Episode 1166
Seeding Alfalfa in Summer | Ag PhD
Episode 1166
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss ways to get your alfalfa crop off to a great start this summer.
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06:22Episode 1165
Evaluating Your Corn Stand | Ag PhD
Episode 1165
The Hefty brothers discuss things to look for late in the season in your corn crop.
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04:13Episode 1165
Spider Mites | Ag PhD
Episode 1165
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about scouting for and controlling spider mites in crop fields.
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05:16Episode 1164
Grain Bin Fan Controls | Ag PhD
Episode 1164
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of keeping your stored grain at ideal moisture.
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05:43Episode 1164
Greensnap and Lodging in Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1164
The Hefty brothers discuss steps to take to avoid lodging and greensnap in your corn fields.
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05:00Episode 1163
Late-Season Insects in Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1163
Brian & Darren talk about late-season corn insects and spider mites.
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05:37Episode 1162
Soybean Aphid Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1162
The Hefty brothers talk about scouting for and controlling soybean aphids.