Palmer amaranth can be a tough weed, but there are herbicides you can use to stop it. Brian and Darren explain in this Weed of the Week segment.

Darren talks about the advantages of incorporating your pre-emerge herbicides and what implement works the best.

Darren and Brian talk about what products you should include on your first spray pass in wheat.

Brian and Darren share tips on minimizing damage from corn rootworms this season.

Brian and Darren explain some different root structures of plants. They also offer tips on controlling corn rootworms, and what you should put in the spray tank for your first pass in wheat.

In this episode of The Granary, things get real—and a little rowdy—as host Damian Mason sits down with XtremeAg’s Chad Henderson, Temple Rhodes, and Kelly Garrett to tackle the big question: What Are You Gonna Do In This Tough Farm Economy? With grain prices dropping, input costs soaring, and equ...

All seed treatments are not created equal. Brian and Darren explore all the latest innovations to help you plant with confidence this spring.

Pull it, mow it, burn it, spray it? The Hefty boys say it's not rocket science when it comes to dethroning this flowery weed.

Find out how to get great weed control in soybeans with the "Three Pre Program".

Brian and Darren discuss some control options for common ragweed in soybeans, corn, and wheat.

Brian and Darren explain how crop insurance affects how early a farmer can plant. They also discuss applying products on corn seed with your talc, and keys to getting great weed control in soybeans by using the "Three Pre Program."

The Hefty brothers help you get tuned up for spring with: an excellent drought data source, a primer on feeding your seeds, and all about how to transition from cover to cash crops. Plus a foxy foe is this week's weed, and planter equipment tips in Iron Talk.

Whether you call it pigeongrass or foxtail, can you identify and stop its spread? The Heftys help you with this annual grass in corn, wheat and beans.

So, you put in rye last September to save the soil, but now you're up to your eyes in rye! Don't worry, the Heftys are here to help you make room for your cash crop.

Sprouting seeds have nutrient needs, but in-furrow fertility is fiddly. The Hefty boys help you with all your spring soil, seed, and salt concerns.

Early to field, increases the yield. Agronomist Darren Hefty tells you what wise farmers look for before they start planting.

In today’s low-margin farming environment, efficiency is everything. From maximizing nutrient availability to reducing inputs while increasing yields, growers are under pressure to do more with less. That’s where startups like NewFields Ag come in. This innovative company is tackling the challeng...

Although milkweed is a desirable plant in many places, it is a weed in crop fields. Brian and Darren discuss controlling this plant in crops and pastures.

Brian and Darren discuss factors to consider when deciding if it is safe to plant your next crop after a herbicide application in the previous crop.

Brian and Darren discuss how plants protect themselves naturally through allelopathy, how to successfully plant corn early this season, and how you can avoid herbicide carryover issues.

When it comes to On-Farm conservation efforts Nebraska Extension's On-Farm Research Network can be a big springboard for producers who are seeking to lower their input costs and improve their total yields. If you are interested in learning more about the On-Farm Research Network and the studies t...

Class is in session, as the Heftys give lessons on the water beneath your feet, the chemistry in your sprayer, and the best way to get a head start on your beans. Plus wheat is a weed this week, and Darren shows us around the Hefty Morton farm shop.

What do you do when the weed is wheat? The Heftys keep it short and sweet.

Itchin' to get those beans in the field? The Heftys share what you need to know to get sowing sooner.