Crop Protection
Weeds choking out crops. Diseases devastating yields. Insects ravaging acres. Mother Nature doesn’t make it easy for farmers. Find out how to rid your fields of pests and preserve yield potential.
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Bur Cucumber | Ag PhD
Bur cucumber can be a challenge to get rid of. Brian and Darren discuss some ways to control this weed in crop fields.
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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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Cornstalk Grazing, Install Drain Tile Yourself, Fix Saline & Sodic Soil | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren answer your questions about why there are cattle in the cornfield, how to DIY tiling, and how to treat high-sodium & super-salty soils. The Weed of the Week is wild buckwheat, and Darren tries out the Soil Warrior Edge system.
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Texas Panicum | Ag PhD
Learn how distinguish Texas pancium from similar grasses, and what products you could use to control it.
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Disease Control in Wheat | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss timings and products to spray to prevent disease in your wheat crop.
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Corn Ear Flex, Disease Control in Wheat, Calcium in Soil | Ag PhD
Learn how a corn ear can "flex" depending on weather and fertility. Brian and Darren discuss products and timings to spray to stop disease in wheat, as well as the importance of calcium in soil and crops.
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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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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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Four Benefits of Strip-Till | Ag PhD
Strip tillage has been a game changer on the Hefty farm. Darren counts down the reasons why.
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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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What Happens When A Farm Bill Dies? | Damian Mason
Will we get a new Farm Bill and if so, what will it look like? Damian Mason asks those questions and plenty more of his guest, Roger Cryan, Chief Economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation. Dr. Cryan and Damian provide a brief history of farm legislation (it dates back to the 1930’s) as we...
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Bromegrass | Ag PhD
Bromegrass can be a problem in crop fields. Brian and Darren discuss control options for this perennial grass.
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Herbicide Options in Wheat | Ag PhD
Learn what pre-emerge and post-emerge herbicides you could use in your wheat crop.
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Harvest Road Safety, Phosphorus Application, Herbicide Options in Wheat | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss safety when sharing the road with farm equipment. They also talk about liquid vs. dry phosphorus as well as broadcast vs. banded application, and then what pre and post herbicides you could use in wheat.
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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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Cold Chem Storage | Ag PhD
Don't let the cold compromise your chemicals. Keep them winter-proof with these tips from Brian and Darren Hefty.
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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.
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Cold Chem Storage, Wheat Seeding Suggestions, Fall Nitrogen Management | Ag PhD
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.
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Leafy Spurge | Ag PhD
This noxious perennial with rhizomes is one of the worst weeds to find in your pasture, but Brian and Darren have the solution to solve this wily weed.
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Common Burdock | Ag PhD
Common burdock can be a problem in tree belts and other areas. Learn how to get this troublesome weed under control.
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Pesticide Shelf Life | Ag PhD
Can you use old pesticides that have been sitting around for a while? Brian and Darren discuss their experiences of using herbicides that have been on the shelf for years.