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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08:03Episode 1331
Fall Drain Tile Installation | Ag PhD
Episode 1331
It's an uphill battle to get a good subsurface drainage system on your farm. Before you start digging, Brian and Darren answer your questions on size, spacings, slopes, soil, and more.
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04:46Episode 1331
Cation Exchange Capacity | Ag PhD
Episode 1331
How heavy is your soil? Brian and Darren Hefty explain the science of soil and why CEC affects almost everything on your farm.
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06:12Episode 1330
Residue Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1330
Learn how to properly manage residue now to avoid harming your next crop.
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05:54Episode 1330
Matching Soil Test Data to Yield Data | Ag PhD
Episode 1330
The Hefty brothers explain how correlating your soil test data to your yield data can benefit your yields and profitability.
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03:36Episode 1329
Fall Herbicide Spraying | Ag PhD
Episode 1329
The Hefty brothers talk why they always spray after harvest for winter annuals and perennials. They list the best products and all the advantages of getting your weeds under control months before planting.
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08:46Episode 1329
How to Fix High Soil pH | Ag PhD
Episode 1329
If your soil has a pH of 7 or above, don't give up hope, the Hefty brothers say you can bring it down. Brian and Darren lay out all the techniques to put that field back to normal.
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07:20Episode 1328
Raising Soil pH | Ag PhD
Episode 1328
09/17/23 from Episode #1328
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05:58Episode 1328
Soybean Harvest Moisture | Ag PhD
Episode 1328
09/17/23 from Episode #1328
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05:34Episode 1327
Soil Testing: Grids vs Zones | Ag PhD
Episode 1327
Soil sampling is fundamental to getting the best yield for your farm. The Heftys probe with orderly grids, but finding zones in each acre could be a more accurate way to see your fertility.
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07:30Episode 1327
Fall Pasture Spraying | Ag PhD
Episode 1327
Brian and Darren talk about the products they use on the Hefty farm and how the cooler weather can effect your weed control.
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07:46Episode 1326
How To Pull Soil Samples | Ag PhD
Episode 1326
Brian and Darren discuss best practices for a successful soil sampling program on your farm.
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06:22Episode 1326
Problem Weed Control Fields | Ag PhD
Episode 1326
Brian and Darren talk about finally getting rid of those persistent weeds in your fields.
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06:20Episode 1325
Herbicide Carryover Considerations | Ag PhD
Episode 1325
Brian and Darren list the products that they have seen the most carryover issues. Plus the weather, pH, fertility, and timing can all increase or lessen the problems with next year's crop.
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06:13Episode 1325
Pasture Fertility Programs | Ag PhD
Episode 1325
It's important to go beyond soil sampling when considering the nutritional needs of your livestock. Brian and Darren talk nitrogen, sulfur, boron, potassium and more, for healthy pasture grasses and animals.
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08:17Episode 1324
Fall Alfalfa Seeding | Ag PhD
Episode 1324
The Hefty brothers discuss seeding alfalfa in late summer or early fall and achieve great establishment and improve winter survivability.
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06:23Episode 1324
Winter Wheat Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Episode 1324
Find out what you should apply to your winter wheat seed this fall to get your crop off to a great start.
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06:12Episode 1323
Pre-Emerge Wheat Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1323
Brian and Darren talk about all the weed killers that can be used in front of spring and winter wheat.
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07:37Episode 1323
A Cover Crop Conversation | Ag PhD
Episode 1323
The Hefty brothers are planting oats but not hauling oats. Fall seeded non-cash crops are good for your soil in so many ways.
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06:50Episode 1322
Grain Bin Preparation | Ag PhD
Episode 1322
Learn about the steps to take to properly prepare your grain bins for this harvest season.
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06:28Episode 1322
Late-Season Rain In Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1322
The Hefty brothers explain how soybeans benefit from rain in August.
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08:08Episode 1321
Test Weight and Protein in Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1321
If you want to have better quality grain you have to have the right food all year for your crop. Brian and Darren Hefty talk about achieving high-yield and high-protein wheat, plus corn and beans.
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04:38Episode 1321
Tar Spot and Late-Season Diseases | Ag PhD
Episode 1321
The Hefty brothers say spray often and spray late when trying stop tar spot and other July-August corn diseases. Multiple modes of action is they key to a productive fungicide.
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05:55Episode 1320
Post-Harvest Burndown | Ag PhD
Episode 1320
Learn what products you can use to keep your fields weed-free after wheat harvest.
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05:58Episode 1320
Late-Season Soybean Fungicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1320
The Hefty brothers discuss why you may not want to stop your soybean fungicide program too early this season.