Ag PhD Weed of the Week
5 Seasons
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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02:02Episode 1388
Bur Cucumber | Ag PhD
Episode 1388
Bur cucumber can be a challenge to get rid of. Brian and Darren discuss some ways to control this weed in crop fields.
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01:42Episode 1387
Wild Buckwheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1387
This was the worst weed problem on the Hefty farm 10 years ago. Brian and Darren show exactly how they wiped out this annual from their fields.
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01:51Episode 1386
Texas Panicum | Ag PhD
Episode 1386
Learn how distinguish Texas pancium from similar grasses, and what products you could use to control it.
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01:47Episode 1385
Foxtail Barley | Ag PhD
Episode 1385
This killer of yields doesn't belong in your fields. Brian and Darren show you how to turn the tables on this nasty foe.
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02:20Episode 1384
Bromegrass | Ag PhD
Episode 1384
Bromegrass can be a problem in crop fields. Brian and Darren discuss control options for this perennial grass.
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01:45Episode 1383
Leafy Spurge | Ag PhD
Episode 1383
This noxious perennial with rhizomes is one of the worst weeds to find in your pasture, but Brian and Darren have the solution to solve this wily weed.
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02:08Episode 1382
Common Burdock | Ag PhD
Episode 1382
Common burdock can be a problem in tree belts and other areas. Learn how to get this troublesome weed under control.
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01:38Episode 1381
Wild Four O'Clock | Ag PhD
Episode 1381
Is a four o'clock shadow looming on your farm? The Hefty boys share their pointers for purging this plucky perennial.
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01:26Episode 1380
Green Pepperweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1380
Learn what herbicides will control green pepperweed in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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01:21Episode 1379
Tansy Mustard | Ag PhD
Episode 1379
From prevention to cure, the Heftys have the prescription for tackling tansy mustard
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01:54Episode 1378
Italian Ryegrass | Ag PhD
Episode 1378
Learn how to get Italian ryegrass under control in wheat and other crops.
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02:14Episode 1377
Volunteer Trees | Ag PhD
Episode 1377
Don't let surprise saplings turn your fields into forests. Brian and Darren share their top tip for dispatching these invaders.
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01:22Episode 1376
Curlycup Gumweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1376
Curlycup gumweed can be tough to control. Brian and Darren give some tips on getting rid of this weed in pastures and rangeland.
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02:58Episode 1375
Downy Brome | Ag PhD
Episode 1375
If you have this tough annual in your wheat, Brian and Darren can help. They'll tell you the best products, and their special tips to help you get the most out of them.
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02:40Episode 1374
Volunteer Alfalfa | Ag PhD
Episode 1374
Volunteer alfalfa can be a tough one to control. Brian and Darren discuss some herbicide products and timings.
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02:03Episode 1373
White Heath Aster | Ag PhD
Episode 1373
Purge this pretty but persistent perennial, with Brian and Darren's tried-and-true techniques.
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01:46Episode 1372
Hemp Sesbania | Ag PhD
Episode 1372
Find out how to control hemp sesbania in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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02:04Episode 1371
Common Mullein | Ag PhD
Episode 1371
From prevention techniques to targeted treatment, Brian and Darren have all the secrets to tackling this seedy, sun-loving giant menace.
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01:45Episode 1370
Shattercane | Ag PhD
Episode 1370
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about identifying and controlling shattercane.
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01:11Episode 1369
Jimsonweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1369
The brothers Hefty give you the formula for banishing this toxic trespasser from your corn, beans, and wheat.
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01:49Episode 1368
Western Salsify | Ag PhD
Episode 1368
Learn how to control Western salsify in pastures, ditches, and crops.
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03:55Episode 1367
Wild Sunflower | Ag PhD
Episode 1367
The gardener's favorite flower might be a farmer's weed. Brian and Darren shed some light on how to handle this large-seeded annual broadleaf.
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02:05Episode 1366
Canada Thistle | Ag PhD
Episode 1366
Learn how to control Canada thistle, a tough perennial weed.
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01:28Episode 1365
Giant Foxtail | Ag PhD
Episode 1365
Outfox this week's weed with these sly tips from the Hefty Brothers.