Confused by the complex chemistry in your tanks? Expert agronomists Brian and Darren Hefty have done the math to help you make sense of it all.

In this episode of The Granary, the conversation at the table gets real about one of the biggest dilemmas in farming—should your fields be pretty or profitable?

Damian Mason is joined by XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Temple Rhodes, and Chad Henderson, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs to break down why the...

In this episode of The Granary, XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Chad Henderson, and Temple Rhodes ask the big question—are they extreme, or just your average (high-octane, risk-loving, sleep-deprived) farmers? They dive into what it takes to thrive in agriculture, from making bold decisions to managing st...

Brian and Darren discuss the challenge of controlling Russian thistle on the farm.

The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of knowing the pH and hardness of the water you use for spray applications.

Brian and Darren explain why farmers alternate which crops they plant, why the quality of the water you use for spraying is important, and things to consider when increasing or decreasing your corn planting population.

If you've got this prickly problem on your farm, the Heftys can help you find the right recipe to dress it down.

Waging a weed war without dicamba? Brian and Darren have you covered with their extensive guide to soybean strategies.

Ready for some new ideas? The Hefty brothers invite you to learn soils from a world expert, teach you about insecticide chemistry, and alternatives in soybean weed management. Plus, the Weed of the Week is prickly lettuce, with an Iron Talk on using your computer.

Ready to move past Pyrethroids for pest control? Catch the latest buzz from the Hefty brothers, as they break down the chemistry of insecticides.

Brian and Darren discuss some herbicides you could use to get rid of giant ragweed in corn, soybeans, and wheat.

The Hefty brothers clear up some confusion and offer tips on applying multiple-mode-of-action pre-emerge corn herbicides.

Brian and Darren discuss how farmers need to understand insect life cycles in order to protect their crops.

Brian and Darren discuss how farmers deal with insects differently, depending on their life cycles. They also offer tips on how to help your crop handle dry conditions, and talk about what to consider when choosing a multiple-mode-of-action pre-emerge corn herbicide.

02/02/25 from Episode #1400

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 ...

You might not feel so lucky if you find this stubborn weed. Brian and Darren tell you how to tackle the problematic perennial in lawns and fields.

Don't overflow your furrow. Darren explains how the Heftys keep the fert off the seed.

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.

Burn it, or turn it? The Hefty brothers explore the science behind residue management.

The Hefty brothers invite you to their free Soybean Workshop near Baltic, SD Wednesday February 5th, 2025.