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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01:27Episode 1480Purslane | 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.
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01:50Episode 1479Devil'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.
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02:25Episode 1478Buckthorn | 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.
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02:06Episode 1477Rough 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.
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01:54Episode 1476Annual Bluegrass | Ag PhD
Episode 1476
Find out how to control annual bluegrass in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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01:23Episode 1475Common 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.
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01:33Episode 1474Waterpod | 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.
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02:00Episode 1473Black 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.
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01:20Episode 1472Jerusalem 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.
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01:47Episode 1471Stinging 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.
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01:56Episode 1470Prostrate Vervain | Ag PhD
Episode 1470
Find out how to control prostrate vervain in grass areas and crop fields.
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02:07Episode 1469Roughstalk 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.
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01:22Episode 1468Yellow Toadflax | Ag PhD
Episode 1468
Find out how to get rid of yellow toadflax in areas such as pastures.
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02:26Episode 1467Common 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.
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01:43Episode 1466Volunteer 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.
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02:18Episode 1465Mayweed 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.
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02:05Episode 1464Buckbrush | Ag PhD
Episode 1464
Find out how to get rid of buckbrush in pasture and shelterbelts.
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02:20Episode 1463Curly 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.
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02:19Episode 1462Jointed Goatgrass | Ag PhD
Episode 1462
Find out how to control jointed goatgrass in corn, soybeans, and especially wheat.
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Absinth Wormwood | Ag PhD
Absinth does not make the heart grow fonder. The Hefty boys help you control this primary noxious weed.
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01:41Episode 1460Marshelder | Ag PhD
Episode 1460
Find out how to control marshelder in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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01:36Episode 1459Broadleaf Signalgrass | Ag PhD
Episode 1459
Confusing name, but Brian and Darren explain exactly how to identify and control this weed on your farm.
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00:48Episode 1458Perennial Sow Thistle | Ag PhD
Episode 1458
Find out how to control perennial sow thistle in pastures.
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02:17Episode 1457Cattails | Ag PhD
Episode 1457
This wetland perennial can cause a catastrophe in your cropland. The Hefty brothers help you outmaneuver this wily weed.