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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2027 Herbicide Pricing | Ag PhD
Herbicide prices will be lower in 2027! Brian and Darren discuss changes you could make on your farm to maximize weed control next season.
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Doug and the Mix Guy | Praxidyn
The Mix Guy adds a little humor and context to the issues most people have when mixing chemicals manually. Mixmate automates the process to alleviate stress and limit the possible exposure to chemicals. Mixmate does the math and recordkeeping for you while making the work fast and easy. Accurat...
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End the Green Bridge, Bin Fan Controls, Very Late Fungicide Sprayings | Ag PhD
From pre-plant, to late season, and into your bins, the Heftys really help you get your best yields. Plus they help with a doggone weed, and Zach takes the sprayer for a spin in Iron Talk.
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Bin Fan Controls | Ag PhD
It's a small buy that can yield big results - and profits. Brian and Darren explain all the reasons why they've been fans of this technology.
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Moooving Cows Around | Ag PhD
A pasture isn't an all-you-can-eat buffet. Zach Hefty shows us why good fences make for better grazing.
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Rough Fleabane | Ag PhD
This weed can take a nasty bite out of your yield. The Hefty boys share tried and true strategies to shake this one off for good.
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Very Late Fungicide Sprayings | Ag PhD
Are you tired of putting applications on your near-harvest crops? Brian and Darren are too! However they outline the times it pays to spray late.
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End the Green Bridge | Ag PhD
The end of the season hopefully means the end of the the road for bugs, diseases, and weeds. The Heftys explain how farmers make a fresh start.
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Name Brand Quality Pesticides at Generic Prices! | Griggs Farms
Today, Matt has Brian Adams, U.S. sales manager for Life Scientific visit his farm to explain the new fungicide offerings they have available in the U.S. market. Life Scientific reverse engineers off patent name brand, multiple modes of action herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides and market...
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Fallow Years, Desiccation & Pre-Harvest Burndown, Early-Planted Soybeans |Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about why you may see fields with no crops growing during the season. They also discuss the challenges with making desiccation and pre-harvest burndown applications, as well as the risks and benefits of planting soybeans early.
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Spray Drone Answers | Ag PhD
Zach Hefty answers some common questions about the spray drone that is used on the farm.
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Annual Bluegrass | Ag PhD
Find out how to control annual bluegrass in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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Desiccation and Pre-Harvest Burndown | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss some challenges of doing desiccation and pre-harvest burndown applications.
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Beneficial Insects | Ag PhD
Darren talks about insects that are useful in crops.
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Spider Mite Control | Ag PhD
Might a tiny terror be destroying your fields? Brian and Darren help you identify it and protect your yields from getting tangled up in webs.
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Common Speedwell | Ag PhD
Don't play catch up with this winter annual. Overtake it in the fall and and you can put the brakes on it, say Brian and Darren.
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Come To Field Day 2026, Crop Safety with Dicamba, Spider Mite Control | Ag PhD
This week the Hefty brothers invite you to America's biggest one-day ag event, give a lesson on dicamba in corn, and help you vanquish a small but mighty foe. The Weed of the Week gets stopped in its tracks, and Darren ditches the farm for Iron Talk.
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The Replant Gamble | Ag PhD
A farmer's gotta know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. Darren Hefty explains what might happen if disaster strikes in the spring.
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Crop Safety With Dicamba | Ag PhD
Drift isn't the only issue when using dicamba. The Hefty boys share their expertise when using it in your corn.
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July 4, 2026 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag
A weekly summary of ag market news by top rated Progressive Ag.
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How a “Proper Trial” on His Farm Convinced Nathan to Offer Heads Up | Heads Up
Why Border View Farms / Excel Seeds Recommends Heads Up Seed Treatment in Southern Michigan and Northern Ohio.
Waldron, MI
In Southern Michigan and Northern Ohio, where soils can be very productive, soybean diseases are a yearly challenge. Nathan Baker shares how a "proper trial" on his own far...
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Why Do Seed Dealers in NW Iowa Choose to Put Heads Up® on Every Acre? | Heads Up
Listen to Paul Benson with Seed Professionals tell the story of how Heads Up became a staple product for his customers.
"We started offering Heads Up over 10 years ago — first testing it on our own farm. Every year for nine years, we saw at minimum a 2-bushel advantage, and as much as a 15-bushe...
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Soybeans Under Stress | Ag PhD
Darren talks about some of the things that can limit a soybean plant's yield potential during the growing season.
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Waterpod | Ag PhD
Waterpod may not be the most difficult weed to control, but it can be a nuisance. Brian and Darren discuss control options.