As the mercury plummets, the Hefty brothers find a reason to smile. Plus we learn about the zinc link, and how to save $$$ on chem. The Weed of the Week is a weed of the wheat, and Darren talks corn planting applications.

Improving the health of your soil doesn't have to take a lifetime. Brian and Darren let you in on all the "dirty" secrets you'll need for faster soil success.

What's up with grain piles in winter? How do you treat a tricky disease in your corn? How do you build soil health from the ground down? The Hefty brothers answer these questions, plus have tips for tackling toothed spurge, and fall-fix-ups on your tractor.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend several workshops this winter to learn more about soils, natural products, as well as corn and soybean production. They also discuss products you could use in wheat besides herbicides and fungicides. Then, find out how to increase or decrease your soil magnes...

Find out what other things you should consider applying to your wheat crop besides herbicides and fungicides.

It all starts with the seed. The Heftys help you unlock higher yields with these smart planting tips for wheat.

Don't let the cold compromise your chemicals. Keep them winter-proof with these tips from Brian and Darren Hefty.

Where do you keep your ag products when winter hits, what is the best way to plant wheat, and how much N should be applied in autumn? Plus, the noxious leafy spurge is the Weed of the Week, and the Heftys talk corn residue control.

There are so many benefits to spraying after harvest, then seeding a non-cash crop, and finding out your soil fertility in one-acre sections; the Hefty brothers explain how and why. The Weed of the Week is the big downy brome, and Iron Talk covers ways to add late-season crop nutrition.

From cover to cover, expert agronomists Brian and Darren Hefty explain the basics and benefits of cover crop strategy and selection.

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.

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

The Hefty brothers explain the science behind crop growth, why plants can fail to grow out of the soil, and how to spray your way to clean fields for planting. A smartweed is the Weed of the Week. And Iron Talk spotlights Morton Buildings.

Why does grass grow faster in warmer weather? The Heftys explain how this natural plant hormone can be used to regulate crop growth.

The Hefty brothers take a deep dive into your spray tank water: what to put in and what to keep out.

Brian and Darren untangle the types of roots competing with crops. They explain why the quality of the water in your spray tank matters, and how to know the right time to plant. Windgrass is this week's weed, and Iron Talk introduces a new planter innovation.

Matt has Dr. Lloyd Murdock, a renowned soil scientist, out on his farm to look at the progress he's made using cover crops to repair his soils after decades of monocropping and plowing. More specifically, he's looking to see what 9 years of including annual ryegrass in the cover crop mix has don...

Matt travels to Jonesboro, AR to give a presentation with Dr. Tyson Raper of UT Extension on his experience utilizing chicken litter in his row crop system over the last several years. Matt will answer the questions, what to expect out of chicken litter and what are the best management practices...

Matt travels to Jonesboro, AR to give a presentation with Dr. Tyson Raper of UT Extension on his experience testing various popular biological products in his row crop system over the last several year. Matt will answer the question, do current biological products make farmers a profit or help w...

How do the Hefty boys raise their corn? Brian and Darren provide a detailed explanation of what they do, from fall soil testing to late summer fungicides.

Brian and Darren Hefty talk about reducing tillage to save your soil, everything they do to raise high-yield corn, and sulfur needs in crops. The Weed of the Week is Jerusalem artichoke, plus an Iron Talk on the best way to spread micros.

Darren Hefty talks about how the world is turning what was once considered waste, into a natural way to feed future crops.

Dawson County has been fortunate to avoid major rain or hail damage, which has allowed for crops to grow in excellent conditions in many areas.

Don Batie, a central Nebraska farmer, has been utilizing Sentinel Fertigation to track his nitrogen levels in each yield zone of various corn fields.

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Find out what you should apply to your winter wheat seed this fall to get your crop off to a great start.