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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Tomato Trial Results | NewLeaf Symbiotics
From watermelon to tomato — Ross Chastain joins our Plant Pathologist Anne Phillips in the field at an Indiana tomato farm to discuss the strengths of NewLeaf VT technology. How does the treated trial stack up to the grower standard practice? From root development to end of season results, the Po...
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July 11, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Top rated market analyst Ray Grabanski of Progressive Ag outlines why grain markets are emerging into a bull market that could last a long, long time.
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Come To Field Day 2026, Crop Safety with Dicamba, Spider Mite Control | Ag PhD
This week the Hefty brothers invite you to America's biggest one-day ag event, give a lesson on dicamba in corn, and help you vanquish a small but mighty foe. The Weed of the Week gets stopped in its tracks, and Darren ditches the farm for Iron Talk.
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The Replant Gamble | Ag PhD
A farmer's gotta know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. Darren Hefty explains what might happen if disaster strikes in the spring.
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Crop Safety With Dicamba | Ag PhD
Drift isn't the only issue when using dicamba. The Hefty boys share their expertise when using it in your corn.
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July 4, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
A weekly summary of ag market news by top rated Progressive Ag.
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June 27, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Corn and soybeans had daily upside reversals Thursday - even with sharply lower crude oil this week. Are grains as cheap as they will get? See top rated Pro Ag's weekly market commentary "The 10 Minute Marketer".
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Greensnap | Ag PhD
When is fast-growing corn not a good thing? Agronomist Darren Hefty says the answer is blowing in the wind.
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Corn Fungicide Timings | Ag PhD
You might be surprised, but the Hefty brothers don't always put a fungicide on their corn. Learn why, and more of their smart farming here on Ag PhD.
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Black Medic | Ag PhD
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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Soybean Growth Stages, Corn Fungicide Timings, Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren invite you to learn about soybeans from the inside out, preventing sick corn, and changing your point of view of your fields. If this Weed of the Week ails you, we've got your cure. Plus an Iron Talk you can set your watch to.
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June 20, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Top rated analyst Ray Grabanski of Progressive Ag Marketline outlines the weekly ag market news, in 10 minutes or less, to make you a better marketer.
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June 13, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Weekly summmary of ag market news influencing markets: Will the good weather and negative outisde market influences keep grains under pressure?
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Soybean Disease Control | Ag PhD
Don't let your beans get sick on the farm. Brian and Darren share their favorite fungicides and timings, for everything from brown spot to white mold.
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Heat on the Farm | Ag PhD
What do people and corn have in common? Darren Hefty tells us that they both enjoy a nice day at the beach!
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Plant Growth Regulators | Ag PhD
It's precision agriculture at a molecular scale - and you can do it yourself! The Heftys introduce the future of natural farming.
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Under the Crop Canopy | Ag PhD
Looking for the world's best weed killer? Brian and Darren have you covered: it's 100% chemical-free and works in your lawn - just ask Brian's wife!
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Under the Crop Canopy, Plant Growth Regulators, Soybean Disease Control | Ag PhD
This week the Heftys ask you to take closer look at what's under your corn leaves, inside your corn, and on your soybean leaves. The Weed of the Week can sting, and Darren talks about small sprayers for small farmyards.
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Does Humic Acid Work & Carter's First Crop-Griggs Farms
While Kelly and Andy spray corn, Matt tries to get the combine repairs finished up. Carter puts his plan in action and plants his first ever crop-sunflowers for a dove hunt this fall. Matt puts in Part 2 of his humic acid test to see whether humic acid can stabilize nitrogen as stated. He show...
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Selecting the Right Adjuvant | Precision Laboratories
Hunter Medenwald discusses what to look for when selecting a high quality adjuvants to maximize crop protection performance.
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May 29, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
Grain prices slide lower this week as crude oil dropped 10%.
Have grain uptrends ended???
MAYBE!!!
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Chemical Control Options for Conventional Corn | Griggs Farms
After a lot of research, Matt shares the different weed control products that can be safely and effectively used in conventional corn along with a breakdown of cost/acre and the most economical solution.
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Salt in Manure, Hope After Hail, Alfalfa Applications Between Cuttings | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers share their experiences with measuring manure, calculating yield after hail, and analyzing exactly what alfalfa needs. The Weed of the Week gets smoothed over. And Darren gives you free spray tips for your spray tips!
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Hope After Hail | Ag PhD
Years of university research has proven that a hailstorm could do more damage to your tractor than your crop! The Heftys are here to help once the ice melts.