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
  • Tansy Mustard | Ag PhD

    Episode 1379

    From prevention to cure, the Heftys have the prescription for tackling tansy mustard

  • Italian Ryegrass | Ag PhD

    Episode 1378

    Learn how to get Italian ryegrass under control in wheat and other crops.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Volunteer Alfalfa | Ag PhD

    Episode 1374

    Volunteer alfalfa can be a tough one to control. Brian and Darren discuss some herbicide products and timings.

  • White Heath Aster | Ag PhD

    Episode 1373

    Purge this pretty but persistent perennial, with Brian and Darren's tried-and-true techniques.

  • Hemp Sesbania | Ag PhD

    Episode 1372

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

  • 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.

  • Shattercane | Ag PhD

    Episode 1370

    Brian and Darren Hefty talk about identifying and controlling shattercane.

  • Jimsonweed | Ag PhD

    Episode 1369

    The brothers Hefty give you the formula for banishing this toxic trespasser from your corn, beans, and wheat.

  • Western Salsify | Ag PhD

    Episode 1368

    Learn how to control Western salsify in pastures, ditches, and crops.

  • 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.

  • Canada Thistle | Ag PhD

    Episode 1366

    Learn how to control Canada thistle, a tough perennial weed.

  • Giant Foxtail | Ag PhD

    Episode 1365

    Outfox this week's weed with these sly tips from the Hefty Brothers.

  • Woolly Cupgrass

    Episode 1364

    Woolly cupgrass can be a challenging weed to get rid of. Brian and Darren share some experience and herbicide options to help you control woolly cup in your fields.

  • Pennysylvania Smartweed | Ag PhD

    Episode 1363

    Outsmart this summer annual lurking in the lower, wetter parts of crop fields, with Brian and Darren's expert tips on products and practices.

  • Narrowleaf Hawksbeard | Ag PhD

    Episode 1362

    Find out what and when you could spray to control narrowleaf hawksbeard on your farm.

  • Wild Proso Millet | Ag PhD

    Episode 1361

    Unless you're a millet farmer, you don't want to find this annual grass in your fields. The Hefty boys offer solutions to control this hairy weed.

  • Field Bindweed | Ag PhD

    Episode 1360

    Find out how to control field bindweed, a tough vine-type weed.

  • Amazon Sprangletop | Ag PhD

    Episode 1359

    Darren says it looks like a Christmas tree, but it doesn't bear any gifts. The Heftys give you tips on how to "trim" this summer annual.

  • Russian Olive | Ag PhD

    Episode 1358

    Russian olive can be a desirable plant, but it can be a problem in pastures if it happens to take hold there. The Hefty brothers discuss control options for this tree.

  • Lady's Thumb Smartweed | Ag PhD

    Episode 1357

    This water-loving weed isn't one to thumb your nose at, but the Heftys will help you outsmart this annual in a variety of crops.

  • Carpetweed | Ag PhD

    Episode 1356

    Brian and Darren talk about the characteristics of carpetweed as well as various products that could be used to control it.