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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Weeds in No-Till Fields | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the challenges of controlling weeds in no-till fields.
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Common Burdock | Ag PhD
Learn how to control common burdock in shelterbelts, pastures, and crop ground.
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Incorporating Herbicides | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about reasons to incorporate herbicides, and what tillage tools you could use.
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Texas Panicum | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss herbicide options you could use for controlling Texas panicum.
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The First Fungicides for Wheat | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about products and rates to use when applying fungicides early in wheat.
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Leafy Spurge | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the challenges that come with managing leafy spurge in the field.
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Improving Emergence in Cold Soils | Ag PhD
Learn how to overcome challenges when planting early in cold soils.
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Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Darren explains various ways that farmers can maximize grass growth in their pastures.
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Bromegrass | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss herbicides you could use to control bromegrass in your fields.
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Weed Control in Lawns | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about products you could use for a weed-free lawn.
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In-Furrow Products for Corn | Ag PhD
Learn about various products you could apply in-furrow to have a great corn crop.
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Jump Start Your Pastures | Ag PhD
Learn how to get your pastures off to a great start with great weed control and fertility.
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Foxtail Barley | Ag PhD
Foxtail barley can be tough to get under control. Darren and Brian discuss some herbicides you could use on your farm.
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Ditch Care and Use | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain how farmers maintain ditches.
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Sprayer Speed | Ag PhD
Darren explains why you may want to slow down when spraying your crops.
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Post-Emerge Broadleaf Weed Control in Wheat | Ag PhD
Controlling broadleaf weeds in wheat can be tough. Brian and Darren share some herbicide options you could use.
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Wild Buckwheat | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss herbicide options to control wild buckwheat on the farm.
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Controlling Weeds in Shelterbelts | Ag PhD
Weed control in shelterbelts can be challenging. Brian and Darren offer some tips.
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Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Learn how adding multiple seed treatments can help your soybeans throughout the season.
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Spraying Field Borders | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss improving weed control in fields by spraying end rows early in the season.
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Road Safety, Gypsum Application, Herbicide Incorporation | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about road safety, gypsum application, and herbicide incorporation.
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Control Grubs in Lawns, 1st Fungicide Applications in Wheat, Seed Depth | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss lawn grubs, wheat fungicides, and seeding depth.
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Weed Control in Lawns, In-Furrow Corn Products, & Jump Start Pastures | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about various products you could use to control weeds in your lawn, what products you could apply in-furrow in corn, and how to jump start your pastures this spring.
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Ditch Care, Planting Population, Post Emerge Broadleaf Control in Wheat | Ag PhD
This week's topics are ditch care, post-emerge broadleaf weed control in wheat, and planting population in corn and soybeans.