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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In-Furrow Fungicides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the importance of using fungicide in-furrow in corn.
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Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss pre-emerge product options and application timings for great weed control in corn.
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Biennial Wormwood Sage | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss ways to get biennial wormwood under control on the farm.
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Common Knotweed | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about getting common knotweed under control on the farm.
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Common Mullein | Ag PhD
Common mullein is an easy to identify tall biennial weed that can produce 100,000 seeds per plant.
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Liberty Shortage | Ag PhD
There is a shortage of glufosinate. Brian and Darren talk about what alternatives are available.
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Arkansas Wild Rose | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about how to control Arkansas wild rose.
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Pennsylvania Smartweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the challenge of controlling Pennsylvania smartweed on the farm.
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Jimson Weed | Ag PhD
Jimson weed is a very stinky and highly poisonous weed found in some fields. The Heftys talk about the best products to eliminate jimson weed in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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Western Salsify | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss identifying and controlling western salsify.
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Late Season Corn Herbicide Spraying
From Ag PhD Episode #1105 | Air Date 06/09/19 - Brian and Darren Hefty discuss late-season corn herbicides to help you identify the best time to spray on your farm.
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Leadplant | Ag PhD
Leadplant is usually a desirable plant, but occasionally it shows up where you don't want it. Brian and Darren discuss how to control this plant if you need to.
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2021 Ag PhD Field Day
Brian and Darren Hefty invite you to attend the Ag PhD Field Day near Baltic, SD on July 29, 2021.
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Purslane | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about various options to control purslane at home and on the farm.
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Bristly Foxtail | Ag PhD
Learn how to identify and control bristly foxtail on the farm.
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Meadow Anemone | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss herbicide options you could use to control meadow anemone.
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Sprayer Speed | Ag PhD
Are you going too fast when spraying crops? Darren explains why you may want to run a little slower when making crop protection applications.
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Heath Aster - Weed of the Week
Ag PhD Episode #976 for the week of 12-18-16. This week's Weed of the Week is heath aster. Brian and Darren Hefty provide tips on controlling heath aster on your farm.
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Lambsquarters | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss identification and control of lambsquarters in soybeans and other crops.
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Buckthorn | Ag PhD
While not typically a significant problem in fields, buckthorn can be a trouble maker by hosting soybean aphids. Brian and Darren explain how to control this plant.
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Devil's Beggartick | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss herbicides you could use to get devil's beggartick under control on your farm.
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Economic Threshold for Insects - Farm Basics
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how farmers make the decision to spray for insects or not.
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Italian Ryegrass | Ag PhD
Italian ryegrass is an all too common weed in winter wheat. Brian and Darren Hefty tell you about a great new mode of action to help you with this week's Weed of the Week.
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Alfalfa Weed Control | Ag PhD
From Ag PhD Episode #1244 | Air Date 02/06/22 - The Hefty brothers go over various pre- and post-emerge herbicides you could use for great weed control in alfalfa.