Ag PhD Weed of the Week

Ag PhD Weed of the Week

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In these Weed of the Week segments taken from Ag PhD, Brian and Darren Hefty discuss hundreds of yield-robbing weeds and how to kill them out in your fields.

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Ag PhD Weed of the Week
  • Purslane | Ag PhD

    Episode 1480

    While purslane may not be the worst weed you can have, you still want to control it. Brian and Darren go over some control options in crops and non-crop areas.

  • Devil's Beggartick | Ag PhD

    Episode 1479

    You do not want these big sharp pitchfork-shaped seeds on your farm. Brian and Darren help you control this oddly named annual in wheat, corn, and beans.

  • Buckthorn | Ag PhD

    Episode 1478

    Buckthorn is an invasive species that you may consider eradicating from your farm. Brian and Darren share tips on controlling this weed.

  • Rough Fleabane | Ag PhD

    Episode 1477

    This weed can take a nasty bite out of your yield. The Hefty boys share tried and true strategies to shake this one off for good.

  • Annual Bluegrass | Ag PhD

    Episode 1476

    Find out how to control annual bluegrass in corn, soybeans, and wheat.

  • Common Speedwell | Ag PhD

    Episode 1475

    Don't play catch up with this winter annual. Overtake it in the fall and and you can put the brakes on it, say Brian and Darren.

  • Waterpod | Ag PhD

    Episode 1474

    Waterpod may not be the most difficult weed to control, but it can be a nuisance. Brian and Darren discuss control options.

  • Black Medic | Ag PhD

    Episode 1473

    This weed can grow where nothing else will. Don't worry, the Hefty boys have the right prescriptions to wipe it out everywhere.

  • Jerusalem Artichoke | Ag PhD

    Episode 1472

    Jerusalem artichoke can be a tasty plant, but it's a weed if it's in the wrong place. Brian and Darren talk about control of this weed on the farm.

  • Stinging Nettle | Ag PhD

    Episode 1471

    Stinging nettle started the fight, but Darren's happy to finish it! The Hefty brothers help you take the sting out.

  • Prostrate Vervain | Ag PhD

    Episode 1470

    Find out how to control prostrate vervain in grass areas and crop fields.

  • Roughstalk Bluegrass | Ag PhD

    Episode 1469

    In lawns, this weed is a formidable foe. The Heftys disagree on how to kill it there, but agree on how to eliminate it in winter wheat.

  • Yellow Toadflax | Ag PhD

    Episode 1468

    Find out how to get rid of yellow toadflax in areas such as pastures.

  • Common Reedgrass | Ag PhD

    Episode 1467

    Extra! Extra! Reed all about it! The Heftys spread the news on how to keep this wetland perennial from spreading in your fields.

  • Volunteer Soybeans | Ag PhD

    Episode 1466

    Volunteer soybeans can be a challenge with the many herbicide-tolerant varieties available today and in the future. Brian and Darren discuss control options.

  • Mayweed Chamomile | Ag PhD

    Episode 1465

    The name sounds charming, but it smells like trouble. The Hefty boys spill the tea on how to control this pest in your wheat, corn, and beans.

  • Buckbrush | Ag PhD

    Episode 1464

    Find out how to get rid of buckbrush in pasture and shelterbelts.

  • Curly Dock | Ag PhD

    Episode 1463

    It's a noxious perennial with plenty of twists and turns. Brian and Darren help you get it straightened out for good.

  • Jointed Goatgrass | Ag PhD

    Episode 1462

    Find out how to control jointed goatgrass in corn, soybeans, and especially wheat.

  • Absinth Wormwood | Ag PhD

    Absinth does not make the heart grow fonder. The Hefty boys help you control this primary noxious weed.

  • Marshelder | Ag PhD

    Episode 1460

    Find out how to control marshelder in corn, soybeans, and wheat.

  • Broadleaf Signalgrass | Ag PhD

    Episode 1459

    Confusing name, but Brian and Darren explain exactly how to identify and control this weed on your farm.

  • Perennial Sow Thistle | Ag PhD

    Episode 1458

    Find out how to control perennial sow thistle in pastures.

  • Cattails | Ag PhD

    Episode 1457

    This wetland perennial can cause a catastrophe in your cropland. The Hefty brothers help you outmaneuver this wily weed.