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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How To Fill a John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Sprayer: Side Fill Push On | C & B
In this video we cover how to fill Tanks 1 and 2 on a John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Sprayer using the 3" side fill location.
Note: when running in combined tank mode it is recommended to fill tank 2 first then tank 1.
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John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Sprayer: Front Fill Push On | C & B
In this video we cover how to fill Tanks 1 and 2 on a John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Sprayer using the 3" front fill location.
Note: when running in combined tank mode it is recommended to fill tank 2 first then tank 1.
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John Deere See & Spray: Facts & Future | C & B
What is John Deere See & Spray and how can I use it on my farm? That's the question we answer in this presentation from our Data Days event. C & B employees Nate Janssen, Wayne Will and Dan Full show you what See & Spray is, how it works, and what's to come in the future.
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Row Cleaners, Insecticides Modes of Action, Spring Pasture Management | Ag PhD
It's that time of the year to make sure your planter does more than plant, your bug killer is not killing the wrong bugs, and your cows can finally enjoy the lush grasses again. The Weed of the Week is black nightshade, and the science of water is revealed in Iron Talk.
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Insecticides Modes of Action | Ag PhD
There are so many types of insecticides, yet it seems like only a few get used. The Hefty brothers say rotating chemistries can save your dollars and your beneficial bugs.
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Eastern Black Nightshade | Ag PhD
This weed used to literally stop soybean harvest on the Hefty Farm. Brian and Darren share how they learned to control this poisonous annual.
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Row Cleaners | Ag PhD
A planter does a lot more than plant seed. Today Brian and Darren show us the tool at the front of every planter pushing debris out of the way.
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What’s the Biggest Mistake You’ve Made on Your Farm? | The Granary | XtremeAg
What’s the biggest farming mistake you’ve ever made? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason pulls up a chair with Dirt Poor star and Missouri farmer Gavin Spoor, along with Galynn Beer of AgroLiquid, and Kelly Garrett of XtremeAg to dig into just that. From the “moron method” to dry fertili...
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Dura Auto-Batch Direct Injection System | Ag PhD
Darren talks about improving spray efficiency and product mixing by using the Dura Auto-Batch Direct Injection System.
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Field Sandbur | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss identifying and controlling field sandbur.
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Soybean Gall Midge | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the challenge of dealing with soybean gall midge larvae.
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Biological and Natural Products, Soybean Gall Midge, Establishing Alfalfa
Brian and Darren discuss harnessing nature and using it to grow better crops. They also talk about ways to fight gall midge in your soybeans, as well as how to have a productive alfalfa crop.
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Dandelion | Ag PhD
They can be double trouble in your lawns and fields. Luckily, the Heftys say this common perennial is as simple to kill as it is to identify.
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Scouting & Scholarships, Soy Defensive Traits, Incorporating Herbicides | Ag PhD
Spring fever is on at the Hefty farm, as Brian and Darren share how to improve your soybeans, improve your early herbicides, and an opportunity to improve the next generation of farmers! The Weed of the Week is a real dandy, and Darren is talking iron as always.
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Soybean Defensive Traits | Ag PhD
There's tolerance and resistance and nothing. Brian and Darren Hefty help you pick the best bean seed for your farm.
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Incorporating Herbicides | Ag PhD
To till or not to till, that is the question. The Hefty boys answer all your questions on how to get the most out of your pre-emerge herbicides.
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Cover Crop Management | Ag PhD
One big difference between cash and cover crops: you never try to kill your money-maker! Darren Hefty explains why and how out-of season fields must always have an end.
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Palmer Amaranth | Ag PhD
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.
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Tillage and Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the advantages of incorporating your pre-emerge herbicides and what implement works the best.
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First Spray Pass in Wheat | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about what products you should include on your first spray pass in wheat.
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Corn Rootworm Control | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren share tips on minimizing damage from corn rootworms this season.
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Rhizomes, Stolons, and Tubers, Corn Rootworm Control, First Spray Pass in Wheat
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.
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What Are You Going To Do In This Tough Farm Economy? | The Granary | XtremeAg
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...
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Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
All seed treatments are not created equal. Brian and Darren explore all the latest innovations to help you plant with confidence this spring.