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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Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
All seed treatments are not created equal. Brian and Darren explore all the latest innovations to help you plant with confidence this spring.
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Products From Corn, Grain Bins in the Spring, Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers spring forward, by celebrating corn's many uses, giving bins some attention, and bathing seeds in TLC. Weed of the Week, dame's rocket, is on the launch pad, and Iron Talk takes you from a handful of soil to seeing the big picture this spring.
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Farmers Stay Busy | Ag PhD
Crops grow slowly, but farmers can't stand still for a second! Darren Hefty explains why farming is both a sprint and a marathon.
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Dame's Rocket | Ag PhD
Pull it, mow it, burn it, spray it? The Hefty boys say it's not rocket science when it comes to dethroning this flowery weed.
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Amazing Sweet Corn! How NutriCharge Boosted Florida Corn Yields | AgroTech USA
At Hundley Farms in Loxahatchee, Florida, Hunter McDonald takes us into his latest trial using NutriCharge Release and PowerPlant. In this video, he shares how these products made a major difference in their sweet corn crop—delivering healthier plants, stronger root systems, and surprising yield ...
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How To Understand Fertilizer Part 3: Yield, pH, Base Saturation | Griggs Farms
This video is Part 3 of a three part series and Matt dives deep into how he fertilizes his crops using variable rate technology and using yield goals, crop nutrient removal, and base saturations to calculate how to to maximize the value of his fertilizer and not waste it where he won't see a crop...
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How To Understand Fertilizer Part 2: Correct Product and Rate | Griggs Farms
This video is Part 2 of a three part series and Matt covers step by step how to determine what fertilizer to purchase and how to determine the correct rate depending on what you are trying to grow. He also descusses the importance of pulling a soil test and correcting the pH of your soil before ...
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The Drought Monitor, Pop-Up Fertilizer Advice, Burning Down Cover Crops | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers help you get tuned up for spring with: an excellent drought data source, a primer on feeding your seeds, and all about how to transition from cover to cash crops. Plus a foxy foe is this week's weed, and planter equipment tips in Iron Talk.
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Green Foxtail | Ag PhD
Whether you call it pigeongrass or foxtail, can you identify and stop its spread? The Heftys help you with this annual grass in corn, wheat and beans.
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Burning Down Cover Crops | Ag PhD
So, you put in rye last September to save the soil, but now you're up to your eyes in rye! Don't worry, the Heftys are here to help you make room for your cash crop.
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Pop-Up Fertilizer Advice | Ag PhD
Sprouting seeds have nutrient needs, but in-furrow fertility is fiddly. The Hefty boys help you with all your spring soil, seed, and salt concerns.
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Cold Corn Conundrum | Ag PhD
Early to field, increases the yield. Agronomist Darren Hefty tells you what wise farmers look for before they start planting.
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How To Understand Fertilizer Part 1: Know What You're Buying | Griggs Farms
This video is Part 1 of a three part series and Matt covers how to understand the guaranteed analysis of fertilizer sold in stores, the different products that these fertilizers contain, the differences between synthetic and organic fertilizers, and shows buyers how to determine what the best val...
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Boosting Crop Efficiency from the Planter Box | Damian Mason
In today’s low-margin farming environment, efficiency is everything. From maximizing nutrient availability to reducing inputs while increasing yields, growers are under pressure to do more with less. That’s where startups like NewFields Ag come in. This innovative company is tackling the challeng...
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Water Table, Chemical Component Chart, Tips for Early Planted Soybeans | Ag PhD
Class is in session, as the Heftys give lessons on the water beneath your feet, the chemistry in your sprayer, and the best way to get a head start on your beans. Plus wheat is a weed this week, and Darren shows us around the Hefty Morton farm shop.
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Tips for Early Planted Soybeans | Ag PhD
Itchin' to get those beans in the field? The Heftys share what you need to know to get sowing sooner.
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Chemical Component Chart | Ag PhD
Confused by the complex chemistry in your tanks? Expert agronomists Brian and Darren Hefty have done the math to help you make sense of it all.
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Water Table | Ag PhD
Water is life, except when there's just too much of it. Tap into the Hefty brothers' well of knowledge on hidden H2O.
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Will BioNutrients & Biologicals End Synthetic Fertilizer Use? | Damian Mason
The Agriculture industry has long relied on synthetic fertilizers, chemical inputs, and over-applied fertility—not by choice, but by necessity. Now, with biologicals, bio-nutrients, and precision application technology, farmers have better alternatives. Colton Moon, president of Redox BioNutrient...
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When Did The Farming Confidence Switch Flip? | The Granary
Is there a magic moment when a farmer finally feels like they’ve got it all figured out? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Chad Henderson from XtremeAg, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs tackle the age-old question: When does confidence replace that “Oh crap, what have I gotten...
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Does A Pretty Crop Mean a Profitable Crop? | The Granary
In this episode of The Granary, the conversation at the table gets real about one of the biggest dilemmas in farming—should your fields be pretty or profitable?
Damian Mason is joined by XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Temple Rhodes, and Chad Henderson, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs to break down why the...
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What Crops Will Be Grown In Your Future Farm Fields? | The Granary
What Will Your Farm Look Like in 30 Years? (Hint: It’s Not What You Think!). In this episode of The Granary, we dig into the future of farming. Will the next generation still be planting corn and soybeans, or will climate, water availability, and market demands push farmers toward unexpected crop...
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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...
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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.