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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06:55Episode 1319
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.
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04:59Episode 1319
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.
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10:18Episode 1318
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.
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04:23Episode 1318
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.
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06:20Episode 1317
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.
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08:13Episode 1317
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.
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06:33Episode 1316
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.
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07:03Episode 1316
Aerial Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1316
Brian and Darren discuss things to consider before you call your aerial applicator this season.
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07:53Episode 1315
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.
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06:14Episode 1315
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.
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06:39Episode 1314
Dicamba, Enlist, Liberty, and Roundup | Ag PhD
Episode 1314
Brian and Darren go over various considerations when spraying your soybeans this season.
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07:14Episode 1314
White Mold | Ag PhD
Episode 1314
Find out what you can spray in your soybean fields to minimize white mold pressure.
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06:48Episode 1313
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.
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06:49Episode 1313
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.
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07:32Episode 1312
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.
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07:11Episode 1312
Plant Tissue Analysis | Ag PhD
Episode 1312
Learn about the benefits that a proper plant tissue testing program can provide for your farm.
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Corn Maturity Selection | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about various factors that farmers consider when choosing what maturity of corn to plant.
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09:19Episode 1311
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.
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06:44Episode 1311
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.
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05:52Episode 1310
Late-Planted Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1310
Brian and Darren explain how to maximize your success when planting corn later in the season.
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08:18Episode 1310
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.
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07:54Episode 1309
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.
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07:03Episode 1309
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.
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05:03Episode 1308
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.