Ag PhD Show Segments

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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Ag PhD Show Segments
  • 2023 Drought Tips | Ag PhD

    Episode 1319

    It's another dry year. Brian and Darren Hefty discuss hybrids, planting, fertility, and more to help your crop survive the heat.

  • Spider Mite Management | Ag PhD

    Episode 1319

    The Hefty Brothers say this could be a bad year for spider mites. Find out what they do to prevent and eliminate these tiny pests.

  • Late-Season Soybean Diseases | Ag PhD

    Episode 1318

    Darren and Brian talk about several late-season soybean diseases and steps you can take to reduce disease pressure.

  • Late-Season Weeds In Corn | Ag PhD

    Episode 1318

    Having huge weeds in your corn field late in the season can be frustrating. Find out if you should bother controlling them or not.

  • Late Season Insects | Ag PhD

    Episode 1317

    Grasshoppers, corn leaf & soybean aphids, spider mites, and gall midge can be found in your fields each summer. The Heftys talk about scouting, spraying, and economic thresholds for controlling those bugs late.

  • Alfalfa Summer Treatments | Ag PhD

    Episode 1317

    The Hefty brothers have dedicated a lot of their farm to alfalfa. Find out what they do for insects, disease, weeds, fertility, and naturals between cuttings.

  • Foliar Feeding | Ag PhD

    Episode 1316

    If you're thinking of doing some foliar fertility application this season, Brian and Darren share some tips to help you plan your program.

  • Aerial Application | Ag PhD

    Episode 1316

    Brian and Darren discuss things to consider before you call your aerial applicator this season.

  • Tar Spot is Coming | Ag PhD

    Episode 1315

    A devastating new corn disease is spreading across the northern United States. There's still a lot you can do to help prevent your corn being decimated by tar spot.

  • Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD

    Episode 1315

    They say a picture worth a thousand words... and now maybe higher yields. The Heftys talk about how 365 satellite snapshots can identify trouble spots in your fields in-season.

  • Dicamba, Enlist, Liberty, and Roundup | Ag PhD

    Episode 1314

    Brian and Darren go over various considerations when spraying your soybeans this season.

  • White Mold | Ag PhD

    Episode 1314

    Find out what you can spray in your soybean fields to minimize white mold pressure.

  • Herbicide Carryover | Ag PhD

    Episode 1313

    If your emergence doesn't look quite right it could be last year's weed control products lingering on this year's crops. Brian and Darren help you identify and avoid future issues with herbicide carryover.

  • Later-Season Wheat Treatments | Ag PhD

    Episode 1313

    Brian and Darren Hefty talk about spraying wheat at both flag leaf and heading. Fungicides, fertilizers, insecticides, and biologicals can all go into the tank to give your wheat a late boost.

  • Iron Deficiency Chlorosis | Ag PhD

    Episode 1312

    Brian and Darren explain the causes of iron deficiency chlorosis and some short-term and long-term fixes for it.

  • Plant Tissue Analysis | Ag PhD

    Episode 1312

    Learn about the benefits that a proper plant tissue testing program can provide for your farm.

  • Corn Maturity Selection | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren Hefty talk about various factors that farmers consider when choosing what maturity of corn to plant.

  • Sidedressing Nutrients | Ag PhD

    Episode 1311

    Brian and Darren talk in depth about the best way to apply nitrogen, sulfur, and boron once your crop is up.

  • Humic and Fulvic Acid | Ag PhD

    Episode 1311

    These biologicals naturally occur in your soil and can help you reach a higher yield. Brian and Darren explain all you need to know about this new trend in agronomy.

  • Late-Planted Corn | Ag PhD

    Episode 1310

    Brian and Darren explain how to maximize your success when planting corn later in the season.

  • Post-Emerge Soybean Herbicides | Ag PhD

    Episode 1310

    The Hefty brothers discuss several products and seed traits you can utilize to keep weeds under control in your soybeans.

  • Early Season Insects | Ag PhD

    Episode 1309

    Soon after emergence you need to scout your fields for bugs. Brian and Darren talk in depth about alfalfa weevil larvae, cutworms, bean leaf beetles, and aphids in wheat.

  • Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides | Ag PhD

    Episode 1309

    There are not many choices for weed killers in corn fields, Brian and Darren give you the pros and cons of each of the options available to spray.

  • Soybean Post Residuals | Ag PhD

    Episode 1308

    The Hefty brothers talk about some of the products you can use in soybeans post-emerge to get additional weed control through the season.