Agronomy

Agronomy

How do you achieve better plant health and higher yields? Agronomy is the science of soil management and crop production, and these videos feature a wide array of topics that help protect and improve crops all throughout the season. If you want to build better crops, this is the place to start.

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  • Do You Have an Extreme Farming Personality? | The Granary

    In this episode of The Granary, XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Chad Henderson, and Temple Rhodes ask the big question—are they extreme, or just your average (high-octane, risk-loving, sleep-deprived) farmers? They dive into what it takes to thrive in agriculture, from making bold decisions to managing st...

  • Neal Kinsey Soil Seminar 2025 | Ag PhD

    Neal Kinsey, leading authority on soils and fertility is coming to South Dakota. Join us for a 3-day seminar with Neal on the Hefty Farm this February.

  • Why Always Corn and Soybeans? | Ag PhD

    Growing tropical fruit in South Dakota? That'd be bananas! Darren Hefty outlines the three factors influencing crop choice.

  • Prickly Lettuce | Ag PhD

    If you've got this prickly problem on your farm, the Heftys can help you find the right recipe to dress it down.

  • XtendFlex Without Dicamba | Ag PhD

    Waging a weed war without dicamba? Brian and Darren have you covered with their extensive guide to soybean strategies.

  • Kinsey Soil Seminar 2025, Insecticide Modes of Action, XtendFlex Without Dicamba

    Ready for some new ideas? The Hefty brothers invite you to learn soils from a world expert, teach you about insecticide chemistry, and alternatives in soybean weed management. Plus, the Weed of the Week is prickly lettuce, with an Iron Talk on using your computer.

  • Change Your Game With the Koralin 9 Ultra-Shallow High-Speed Cultivator | LEMKEN

    The Koralin incorporates front discs to open the soil and Delta-Cut shares to ensure a uniform shallow cut across the full width of the machine. This contour-following hybrid cultivator can be set to work at depths of 1" - 5" depths.

  • How’d I Get Away With That? | The Granary

    Step into The Granary for a no-holds-barred conversation with farmers as they reveal the wild ride of farming’s evolution. From the “What were we thinking?!” moments of flinging fertilizer like it was going out of style, to today’s tech-filled tractors with massage seats, they’re dishing on every...

  • Can Farming Shift to Health-Focused Food Production? | Damian Mason

    Is agriculture ready to pivot from maximizing yields to prioritizing nutrient-rich, health-focused food production? Join Damian in a thought-provoking discussion with Iowa farmer and Ag entrepreneur Kelly Garrett and Ag venture capitalist Carter Williams. Explore the future of farming as surpluse...

  • Is it Nature or is It Nurture? | The Granary

    Is farming a game of luck or skill? In this lively roundtable, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Tommy Roach, and Temple Rhodes dive into the ultimate farming showdown: Nature versus Nurture. From unpredictable weather tantrums to the art of coaxing a crop back from the brink of disaster, these seasoned ...

  • White Clover | Ag PhD

    You might not feel so lucky if you find this stubborn weed. Brian and Darren tell you how to tackle the problematic perennial in lawns and fields.

  • 2x2 Placement of Fertilizer | Ag PhD

    Don't overflow your furrow. Darren explains how the Heftys keep the fert off the seed.

  • Ag PhD Soybean Workshop, Comparing the Top Corn Traits, Burning Residue | Ag PhD

    The Heftys help you choose the right corn traits, and the best way to manage residue. Everyone's invited to the free Soybean Workshop. Plus getting one over on clover, and a fert placement two-step that'll save you money.

  • Comparing the Top Corn Traits | Ag PhD

    Which seed will you choose in 2025? Brian and Darren Hefty describe in detail the pros and cons of all the best new corn traits.

  • Burning Residue | Ag PhD

    Burn it, or turn it? The Hefty brothers explore the science behind residue management.

  • Ag PhD Soybean Workshop | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers invite you to their free Soybean Workshop near Baltic, SD Wednesday February 5th, 2025.

  • There's Food in Soil | Ag PhD

    We grow plants to get our food, but where do plants get their food from? Dinner is served right in the dirt, says Darren Hefty.

  • What Is One Thing You Would Change On Your Farm? | The Granary

    If a genie granted you a magic wand, what would you change about your farm? From better soil and cooler nights to being fully irrigated, Damian Mason asks Temple Rhodes, Chad Henderson and Matt Miles from XtremeAg about the tweaks they would make to revolutionize their operations—if only it were ...

  • Who Needs Expensive Ag Software?? | Griggs Farms

    The software Matt has been using for years on his farm to keep track of records, write prescriptions, and track costs and landlord splits has been permanently sunsetted with no other software applications out there to fill the void. In order to determine crop expense shares and bill his landlord...

  • Insects Over the Winter, New Products and Tech in Wheat, Row Spacing | Ag PhD

    How do bugs survive the cold, what's new in wheat, and what's the correct planting distance for crops? Plus velvetleaf Weed of the Week, and applying micros in Iron Talk.

  • New Products and Tech in Wheat | Ag PhD

    Golden opportunities await! The Heftys show you the Naturals and innovations that will transform your wheat fields in 2025.

  • Velvetleaf | Ag PhD

    From vexation to victory. Brian and Darren show you how methods have evolved to vanquish this tough annual.

  • Row Spacing | Ag PhD

    You can row your own way, to maximize your yields. The Heftys share all the science behind finding the optimal spacing in corn and beans.

  • What Do You Do With Your Crappy Farm Ground? | The Granary

    Every farmer has that one field they’d rather forget—the rocky, swampy, or just plain stubborn "crappy ground." In this lively episode of The Granary, the crew from XtremeAg swaps stories, laughs, and practical tips for turning below-average ground into productive farmland. From spoon-feeding nut...