Is farming a game of luck or skill? In this lively roundtable, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Tommy Roach, and Temple Rhodes dive into the ultimate farming showdown: Nature versus Nurture. From unpredictable weather tantrums to the art of coaxing a crop back from the brink of disaster, these seasoned ...

The Heftys help you choose the right corn traits, and the best way to manage residue. Everyone's invited to the free Soybean Workshop. Plus getting one over on clover, and a fert placement two-step that'll save you money.

Which seed will you choose in 2025? Brian and Darren Hefty describe in detail the pros and cons of all the best new corn traits.

How do bugs survive the cold, what's new in wheat, and what's the correct planting distance for crops? Plus velvetleaf Weed of the Week, and applying micros in Iron Talk.

Golden opportunities await! The Heftys show you the Naturals and innovations that will transform your wheat fields in 2025.

Got questions about new biological products, worries about last year's products still in the soil, or indecision about when to buy this year's products? The Heftys are here for you! Also watch for a viny Weed of the Week, and an Iron Talk about soybean seed handling.

It takes more than rain to know whether this season's product will hurt next season's crop. Brian and Darren share the checklist they use to determine carryover.

Got questions about the growing biologicals market? Brian and Darren have all the answers at their free all-day Naturals Workshop on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, down at the Hefty Farm in South Dakota.

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.