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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  • Spray Droplet Size, Wheat Burndown, Insects and Diseases in Soybeans | Ag PhD

    Does size matter when spraying? Which overlooked product is now best for burndowns? How do you protect your beans from late-summer plagues? The Hefty brothers have all these answers, plus white heath aster control, and tractor tune-up tips.

  • Fast Growing Pigweeds | Ag PhD

    The price of a bountiful harvest is eternal vigilance. Darren Hefty explains how farmers stay one step ahead of weedy villains like pigweed all summer long.

  • Wheat Burndown | Ag PhD

    After the harvest, the war on weeds continues. Brian and Darren share their most cost-effective and environmentally safe tools and tactics.

  • White Heath Aster | Ag PhD

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

  • Insects and Diseases in Soybeans | Ag PhD

    As harvest nears, late-season lifesavers Brian and Darren explain how to fortify your beans against bugs and blights.

  • Nebraska farmer talks next steps after devastating hail | Fridays in the Field

    In April, we visited with Dan Kristensen, a farmer near Minden, Nebraska, who was looking forward to a promising growing season.

    Fast forward to July, and hail has wiped out thousands of acres of crops. In this week's edition of Fridays in the Field, we catch up with Dan to see how he's coping a...

  • How NutriCharge Boosted Wheat's Yield & Quality | AgroTech

    Join us as Molly Alexander, Southeast Regional Agronomist for AgroTech USA, visits Luke Harvey of Sunrise Dairies in Eatonton, Georgia, to discuss the remarkable success of his wheat crop using NutriCharge. In this video, Luke shares his experiences from last year's harvest and explains why he ch...

  • Gary List | Ag Lab | A Shot of Ag

    Gary's upbringing hunting along the Illinois River sparked a passion for chemistry and history in high school. He enlisted after graduation, serving in the Chemical Corp before embarking on a fulfilling research career at "Ag Lab." Alongside raising their children, he and his wife embraced foster...

  • Nutrient Know-How: Oxygen is the Soil's Most Abundant Nutrient | XtremeAg

    Oxygen is an important element for plant growth. Reducing its concentration in the soil affects nutrient and water uptake as well as respiration.

  • Studying Leaf Surfaces, The Value of a Root Pit, Late Weeds in Soybeans | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers examine leaf cuticles, dig useful holes in their crop, and eliminate those big weeds in beans. The Weed of the Week is the tall common mullein, and Iron Talk is all about combine header transport.

  • Late Weeds in Soybeans | Ag PhD

    Get to the finish line, weed-free! The Hefty brothers give you the inside scoop on all the products and techniques you'll need to win the biggest yields.

  • Common Mullein | Ag PhD

    From prevention techniques to targeted treatment, Brian and Darren have all the secrets to tackling this seedy, sun-loving giant menace.

  • Studying Leaf Surfaces | Ag PhD

    Leaf cuticles are a plant's first line of defense. The Heftys explain how weather changes impact them, and how to use that knowledge to your advantage.

  • The Value of a Root Pit | Ag PhD

    Can you dig it? Brian and Darren explain how root pits can unearth deeper insights into root development, soil health, and crop productivity.

  • Kill Weeds Like Farmers | Ag PhD

    Expert weed warrior Darren Hefty reveals his tips for ensuring dandelions stay gone, all summer long.

  • Ideas Agriculture Can Use & Ideas Agriculture Should Lose | Damian Mason

    Recycled freight containers turned into backyard hydroponic farms for suburbanites? Space farming to combat the perils of Earth-bound climate crisis? These are just two of the multitude of Agriculture-themed business ventures being pitched by their founders, investors and public relations consult...

  • More Water Less Often | Ag PhD

    Your lawn would rather get a deep gulp than short sips. Expert agronomist Darren Hefty quenches your thirst for lawn care know-how, to help you water wisely.

  • Jimsonweed | Ag PhD

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

  • The Green Bridge, Scouting Insects, Late-Season Nitrogen | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren talk about why the green bridge might be a highway to harm, how to go on pest patrol in your fields, and ways to boost your N until the fall. This week's weed is the noxious jimsonweed and there's an Iron Talk on drop tubes for sprayers.

  • The Green Bridge | Ag PhD

    The 'green bridge' is not a path you want to tread. The Hefty brothers explain how breaking this link can lead to healthier crops and higher yields.

  • Late-Season Nitrogen | Ag PhD

    N is the star of your soil, so it's important to get it right. The Heftys give expert tips on managing and monitoring nitrogen from here to harvest.

  • Scouting Insects | Ag PhD

    Gather 'round the campfire with master bug scouts Brian and Darren, as they help you earn your merit badge in mid-season insect identification and control.

  • The Method | The XtremeAg Show, S1. Ep 13.

    Farming goes beyond cultivating crops; it's about using modern farming tools to boost profitability.

    Kelly, Chad and Matt use utilize different methods to increase ROI after the crop is harvested. Matt's experience with rice farming in Arkansas is shared, emphasizing the sustainable practices us...

  • Longer Grass in Lawns and Pastures | Ag PhD

    A thick grass canopy can shade out weeds. The Hefty brothers remind you to raise your mower for a healthier lawn.