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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Spring Wheat Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss pre-emerge herbicide options to apply in your spring wheat fields.
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Row Cleaners | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how modern planting equipment successfully plants in last year's crop residue.
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The Three Pre's in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren share their perfect prescription for pre-emerge spraying of soybeans.
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Narrowleaf Hawksbeard | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how to prevent and eradicate narrowleaf hawksbeard, an annual "dandelion-type" weed that is becoming more prevalent across the United States.
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Winter Annual Weeds | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the importance of controlling winter annual weeds in the fall instead of the spring.
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Russian Thistle | Ag PhD
Do you have Russian thistle on your farm? Darren and Brian Hefty will help you get it under control!
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Preventing Corn Disease on Your Farm | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss some tips and tricks you can implement on your farm to avoid corn disease.
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What Time Of Day Should You Spray? | Ag PhD
Air inversions can be worse than spray drift. Darren Hefty explains how choosing the right time of day to spray can help keep your spray on target.
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Virginia Ground Cherry | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty give some helpful tips on how to control Virginia ground cherry on your farm.
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Volunteer Wheat | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss control options for volunteer wheat.
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White Clover | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss control options for white clover in lawns and fields.
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Kochia | Ag PhD
Kochia is a pesky and difficult weed to control. Brian and Darren Hefty discuss some control options you could use.
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Giant Ragweed | Ag PhD
Giant ragweed can be a yield robber. Learn about herbicide options to get this weed under control.
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Weed Control in Pastures | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss options for great weed control in pasture ground.
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Prickly Lettuce | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss options for controlling prickly lettuce on your farm.
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Common Milkweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss options for controlling milkweed in crop fields.
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Spotted Spurge | Ag PhD
Do you have spotted spurge on your farm? Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how to remove it and keep it under control on your farm.
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Applying Insecticide While Protecting Bees | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about what farmers can do to protect bees while spraying crop protection products.
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Clean Out Your Spray Tank | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of properly cleaning out your spray tank after an application.
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Venice Mallow | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty share control options for Venice mallow.
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Yellow Nutsedge | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss the best options to control yellow nutsedge on the farm.
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Protecting Your Corn Fields From Insects | Ag PhD
Bugs got you down? In this segment of Ag PhD, Brian and Darren discuss how to protect your corn crop from insects.
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Protecting Soybeans After Flowering | Ag PhD
In order to maximize yields, it's important to keep your soybeans safe from disease. Brian and Darren discuss how to keep your beans protected.
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Common Ragweed | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss options for controlling common ragweed on the farm.