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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Indiana Tomato Harvest | Tony Reed
We travel just north of Indianapolis, Indiana to meet with Scott Smith of Triple S farms and learn all about tomato production.
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Strip-Till Efficiency | Ag PhD
Strip-tillage keeps getting better. This fall, get the edge on saving time and money with the tool the Heftys are using.
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Scary Weeds | Ag PhD
Beware! A single pigweed plant can spawn a million seeds! But fear not — Darren Hefty reveals how farmers banish this wicked weed.
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Wild Buckwheat | Ag PhD
This was the worst weed problem on the Hefty farm 10 years ago. Brian and Darren show exactly how they wiped out this annual from their fields.
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Will Robert F. Kennedy’s Misguided Activism Set Ag Back 70 Years? | Damian Mason
What happens if Robert F. Kennedy, the self-described "extreme environmentalist” who rails against “factory farms,” is in charge of the Department of Agriculture? The trust fund heir turned environmental lawyer turned politician led the first lawsuits against Monsanto, and he’s on the record as s...
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Paying Invoices on myLab Portal | Midwest Labs
Join Megan as she gives a walkthrough of paying your invoices on the myLab Portal. This helpful guide is a great overview for your upcoming fall soil sampling.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at (402) 334-7770 or [email protected]
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Viewing Reports on myLab Portal | Midwest Labs
Join Megan as she gives a walkthrough of viewing your Soil Report Results on the myLab Portal. This helpful guide is a great overview for your upcoming fall soil sampling.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at (402) 334-7770 or [email protected]
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Early Season Response to Treatment Boosting Yields in ANY Weather | AgroTechUSA
In this video, Molly Alexander from AgroTech USA shares insights from the Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, where NutriCharge was tested in cotton plots. Molly explains how applying 3.2 ounces of NutriCharge with water in-furrow at planting delivered remarkable results in plant health and resili...
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INCREDIBLE Results from NutriCharge PowerPlant Treated Corn | AgroTech USA
In this video, Molly Alexander from AgroTech USA takes us to the Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, where she shares her excitement about harvesting corn using NutriCharge PowerPlant. Molly discusses how this innovative seed treatment has made a huge impact, offering an easy-to-use solution that ...
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Farmer Achieves High Yields with Efficient Nutrient Management | AgroTech USA
In this video, we have two NCGA winners. Heath Cutrell shares his firsthand experience using NutriCharge to optimize corn production on his farm. Joined by his friend, Temple, Heath walks us through the impact NutriCharge has had on his nutrient management strategy, explaining how this innovative...
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Foxtail Barley | Ag PhD
This killer of yields doesn't belong in your fields. Brian and Darren show you how to turn the tables on this nasty foe.
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'Green Beans' | Ag PhD
Soybean farmers aim for gold, but sometimes get green. Darren Hefty explains why.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Farmers are increasingly using data-driven decisions to get nutrients where they're most needed. The Heftys explain the many advantages.
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Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
The best defense is sometimes the early one. The Hefty brothers show you how to get ahead of the game this fall.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer, Tile System Design, Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Fall is a great time to learn about the modern ways to apply fertility, draw up the best drain tile plan on your farm, and spray early pre-emerge weed control. Plus the Hefty brothers take out foxtail barley, and strip-till with Soil Warrior
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Farmers Are Getting Irrigation Systems Paid for By Dr. Pepper | Damian Mason
Netafim, a subsurface drip irrigation maker, is teaming up with corporations eager to offset their water consumption. Through their Corporate Partnership Program, Netafim secures commitments from outside corporations to fund 50% or more of the cost of new irrigation installation on farms. Similar...
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Land Rich, Cash Poor Why America’s Small Farms Are Going Away | Damian Mason
The number of farming operations in the U.S. has dipped below 2 million for the first time since we became a developed nation. Peak farm — meaning the year we had the most operations — occurred in 1935 when we had 6.8 million farms with a farming population of 32 million. Of a national population...
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Hail To Harvest: Nebraska Farmer Faces Lower Yields From Summer Storms
Dry conditions have made for an expedient harvest season for Kurt Bernhardt who farms with his family near Imperial, Nebraska. The Bernhardt family grows corn, soybeans, wheat, pinto beans, and milo.
This harvest, they are observing lower yields across the board as a result of severe hail that h...
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The Life | The XtremeAg Show, S1. Ep20.
Farming isn't a job, it is a life. Everyday is filled with challenges and hardships. It's a combination of skill, planning, know-how and luck to be successful. Even then you better love what you do because as every farmer knows, each year could be your last year farming if the pieces do not fall ...
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Soil Sampling & Drop Off Process | Midwest Labs
Join Megan and Ashley as they walkthrough the process of taking a soil sample and dropping it off at the Midwest Lab's office. This helpful guide is a great overview for your upcoming fall soil sampling.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at (402) 334-7770 or [email protected]
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Nutrient Know-How: Plant Hormones are in step with Nutrition | XtremeAg
Not nutrients, but plant hormones, play a crucial role in plant physiology and maintaining balance.
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Wheat Seeding Suggestions | Ag PhD
It all starts with the seed. The Heftys help you unlock higher yields with these smart planting tips for wheat.
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An Orderly Harvest | Ag PhD
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Fall Nitrogen Management | Ag PhD
On the Hefty Farm autumn always ends with N. Brian and Darren explain why and how to apply nitrogen before winter.