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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06:57Episode 1162
Late Season Weed Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1162
Brian and Darren discuss options for controlling late-season weeds in corn and soybeans.
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05:52Episode 1161
Humic and Fulvic Acid | Ag PhD
Episode 1161
Humic and Fulvic acid have a close relationship in your soil, but what are they and what do they do? In this segment of Ag PhD, Brian and Darren Hefty give you the inside scoop about humic and fulvic acid.
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04:59Episode 1161
Discussing Soybean Diseases | Ag PhD
Episode 1161
In this segment of Ag PhD, Brian asks Darren Hefty for the facts about several soybean diseases.
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05:17Episode 1160
Cover Crops vs. Cash Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1160
The Hefty brothers talk about planting cover crops and whether it might be better to plant a second cash crop instead.
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06:46Episode 1160
Water Quality When Foliar Feeding | Ag PhD
Episode 1160
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of having proper water quality when foliar feeding crops.
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06:33Episode 1159
Tassel Applications in Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1159
Does it always pay to spray late in the growing season? Brian and Darren Hefty discuss some things you need to know about corn.
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04:24Episode 1159
What Is Double Cropping? | Ag PhD
Episode 1159
In some areas of the country (and the world) the growing season is long enough for farmers to raise two crops. This is called double dropping.
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06:11Episode 1158
Soybean Fungicide Timing and Tips | Ag PhD
Episode 1158
The Hefty Brothers discuss the most important treatment timings to protect your soybeans from disease.
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05:14Episode 1158
What To Look For in Root Digs | Ag PhD
Episode 1158
How often are you checking the health of your plants' root systems? Brian and Darren Hefty dive into how the benefits truly outweigh the costs.
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06:15Episode 1157
Protecting Soybeans After Flowering | Ag PhD
Episode 1157
In order to maximize yields, it's important to keep your soybeans safe from disease. Brian and Darren discuss how to keep your beans protected.
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05:52Episode 1157
Protecting Your Corn Fields From Insects | Ag PhD
Episode 1157
Bugs got you down? In this segment of Ag PhD, Brian and Darren discuss how to protect your corn crop from insects.
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04:55Episode 1156
Enlist One Herbicide Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1156
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about great weed control by using Enlist One herbicide in Enlist soybeans.
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06:31Episode 1156
Foliar Fertilizer Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1156
Brian and Darren Hefty share tips and ideas for a successful foliar fertilizer program.
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06:40Episode 1155
Insect Control In Alfalfa | Ag PhD
Episode 1155
The Hefty brothers dive into various insect problems in Alfalfa and methods of control.
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05:23Episode 1155
How Much Nitrogen to Sidedress | Ag PhD
Episode 1155
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss various methods of nitrogen sidedress applications and how much to apply.
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07:43Episode 1154
Plant Tissue Analysis | Ag PhD
Episode 1154
The Hefty brothers talk about the benefits and process of doing plant tissue analysis on the farm.
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03:04Episode 1154
Soybean Post-Emerge Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1154
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss products to use for great post-emerge weed control in soybeans.
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06:01Episode 1153
Corn Fungicide Applications | Ag PhD
Episode 1153
When should you spray corn with fungicides? In this week's Ag PhD episode, Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how to protect your investment.
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04:49Episode 1153
Installing Tile During the Growing Season | Ag PhD
Episode 1153
Is it worth installing tile after you've planted? What happens to the plants you were raising?
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03:33Episode 1152
Weed Control in Non-Crop Areas | Ag PhD
Episode 1152
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about controlling weeds in non-crop areas like ditches, fencelines, and around the house.
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06:35Episode 1152
Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1152
The Hefty brothers discuss options for post-emerge weed control in corn.
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05:48Episode 1151
What Are Water Treatments? | Ag PhD
Episode 1151
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss why you may want to consider adding water treatments to your spray tank before spraying.
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04:27Episode 1151
Gall Midge in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1151
Just a few years ago, a new insect was found in soybeans. In this segment of Ag PhD, Brian and Darren Hefty discuss this hard to control bug and what to watch for on your farm.
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07:29Episode 1150
Leaf Diseases in Wheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1150
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about wheat leaf diseases, and how farmers can apply fungicides to combat them.