Crop Protection

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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  • Pennsylvania Smartweed | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the challenge of controlling Pennsylvania smartweed on the farm.

  • 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.

  • Western Salsify | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers discuss identifying and controlling western salsify.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Purslane | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren talk about various options to control purslane at home and on the farm.

  • Bristly Foxtail | Ag PhD

    Learn how to identify and control bristly foxtail on the farm.

  • Meadow Anemone | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren discuss herbicide options you could use to control meadow anemone.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lambsquarters | Ag PhD

    Darren and Brian discuss identification and control of lambsquarters in soybeans and other crops.

  • 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.

  • Devil's Beggartick | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren discuss herbicides you could use to get devil's beggartick under control on your farm.

  • Economic Threshold for Insects - Farm Basics

    Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how farmers make the decision to spray for insects or not.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Spring Wheat Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers discuss pre-emerge herbicide options to apply in your spring wheat fields.

  • Row Cleaners | Ag PhD

    Darren Hefty explains how modern planting equipment successfully plants in last year's crop residue.

  • The Three Pre's in Soybeans | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren share their perfect prescription for pre-emerge spraying of soybeans.

  • 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.

  • Winter Annual Weeds | Ag PhD

    Darren Hefty explains the importance of controlling winter annual weeds in the fall instead of the spring.

  • Russian Thistle | Ag PhD

    Do you have Russian thistle on your farm? Darren and Brian Hefty will help you get it under control!

  • 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.