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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07:24Episode 1265
Tar Spot in Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1265
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03:08Episode 1265
Gall Midge in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1265
Gall Midge is spreading across the United States destroying your yields. Brian and Darren Hefty talk about a new way to suppress Gall at planting and save your beans.
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07:29Episode 1264
Corn Stalk Size | Ag PhD
Episode 1264
The Hefty brothers talk about the importance of having good stalk size in your corn crop.
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04:20Episode 1264
Spider Mites | Ag PhD
Episode 1264
Darren and Brian discuss when you might find spider mites and how to control them.
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06:18Episode 1263
Sclerotinia White Mold in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1263
Brian and Darren say it's the worst disease your crop can get. The Heftys have had their share of white mold in their fields and now they lay out their comprehensive plan to eliminate this fungus from soybeans.
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06:41Episode 1263
Managing Alfalfa Between Cuttings | Ag PhD
Episode 1263
You have to keep your alfalfa healthy, especially after you cut. Brian and Darren talk foliar fertilizer as well as insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, and more to keep your stand productive throughout the season.
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06:28Episode 1262
Corn Fungicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1262
Brian and Darren talk about timings and products for fungicides in your corn.
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08:15Episode 1262
Foliar Feeding in Corn and Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1262
Learn about when to apply nutrients to your crops in-season.
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06:55Episode 1261
Late-Season Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Episode 1261
Find out why you may or may not want to use a full seed treatment package when planting soybeans later in the season.
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05:22Episode 1261
Volunteer Corn Herbicide Effectiveness | Ag PhD
Episode 1261
Learn how to get the most out of your volunteer corn herbicide this season.
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07:04Episode 1260
Soybean Post Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1260
Pre-emerge herbicides are key to raising a good crop. However, what you spray post-emerge in soybeans will help you for a longer time. Brian and Darren talk about their two favorite products in this segment.
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05:53Episode 1260
Late-Season Corn Weed Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1260
Controlling weeds is a non-stop battle for farmers. Brian and Darren Hefty give you the best options for protecting your corn crop in the last months of the season.
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04:39Episode 1259
What To Do After Hail Damage | Ag PhD
Episode 1259
Hail damage in crops may not be as bad as it first seems. Brian and Darren discuss steps you can take to evaluate your crops after a hail storm.
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07:31Episode 1259
Heading Applications In Wheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1259
Find out what products you could apply at heading time to increase yield in your wheat crop.
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07:25Episode 1258
In-Season Nitrate Testing | Ag PhD
Episode 1258
Continual Soil testing is fundamental to smart farming. Brian and Darren tell you why it's so important to check your nitrogen levels in your soil when your corn and wheat crops are growing.
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06:27Episode 1258
Spraying Dicamba Safely | Ag PhD
Episode 1258
Brian and Darren Hefty say Dicamba still has a place on the farm if used correctly. They give you advice about exactly when and where Dicamba can be used in corn and soybeans.
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06:13Episode 1257
Post-Emerge Grass Control in Wheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1257
Darren and Brian go over various products to get grass weeds under control in wheat.
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06:06Episode 1257
Spray Considerations | Ag PhD
Episode 1257
Brian and Darren discuss various factors that could affect the quality of your spray application.
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06:06Episode 1256
Mid-Season Wheat Fungicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1256
Applying fungicides at flag leaf could push your wheat yield well above expectations. With wheat prices up this year, Brian and Darren talk the importance of paying extra attention to this year's crop through the entire season.
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06:38Episode 1256
Insects on the Borders | Ag PhD
Episode 1256
Cutworms, army worms and stalk borers are three insects you don't want to have in your fields. Brian and Darren Hefty tell us why focusing on your farm borders may be the the inexpensive trick to controlling these bugs that come from moths.
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05:10Episode 1255
Spray Water Quality | Ag PhD
Episode 1255
The Hefty brothers talk about the importance of testing and treating your water before spraying fields.
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07:44Episode 1255
Liberty Herbicide Alternatives | Ag PhD
Episode 1255
Darren and Brian discuss what herbicides you could use if you are unable to get Liberty.
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04:54Episode 1254
Post-Emerge Broadleaf Herbicides for Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1254
What inputs are the best to fight those tough weeds once your corn and broadleafs emerge? Brian and Darren give you all the options in today's changing chemical market.
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06:05Episode 1254
Early Soybean Planting | Ag PhD
Episode 1254
It's becoming more common to plant soybeans earlier each year if possible. The Hefty brothers encourage getting the beans in early, but there are many considerations to look at before you load the planter. To place soybeans in cold soils you need to examine: seed treatments, cold germ scores, f...