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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Unpredictable Planting | Ag PhD
Early isn't always better: late might be good, it depends on the weather! Darren Hefty explains why.
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Flexstar Fundamentals | Ag PhD
The Heftys are fans of fomesafen in their soybeans. They explain how to get the most out of this PPO.
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Giant Foxtail | Ag PhD
Outfox this week's weed with these sly tips from the Hefty Brothers.
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Ag PhD Field Day 2024, Flexstar Fundamentals, How to Best Use Liberty | Ag PhD
Get ready for Ag PhD's annual Field Day this July. The Hefty brothers focus on Flexstar, and give lessons on Liberty. Plus the Weed of the Week is giant foxtail, and Darren breaks down the science behind air inversions and spray timings.
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The Promise | The XtremeAg Show, S1. Ep 11.
Farming can be immensely rewarding, however, it promises no guarantees. The only promise farming holds is that it will always involve a struggle. Fueled by their passion and resilience, farmers try to stay one step ahead in order to overcome the everyday hardships of farming.
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Little Bugs Cause Big Problems | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how small bugs can be such a problem for farmers.
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Woolly Cupgrass
Woolly cupgrass can be a challenging weed to get rid of. Brian and Darren share some experience and herbicide options to help you control woolly cup in your fields.
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Pennysylvania Smartweed | Ag PhD
Outsmart this summer annual lurking in the lower, wetter parts of crop fields, with Brian and Darren's expert tips on products and practices.
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BASF - Introducing Surtain™ Herbicide
Introducing Surtain herbicide from BASF - the innovative solution for corn farmers looking to maximize their yield potential. Surtain brings together group 14 and 15 herbicides in an early post application timing, providing more power in early season applications. Its solid encapsulation technolo...
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BASF Fungicides: Proof to Be Proactive
Just because you don’t see something, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Check out microscopic imagery that reveals a closer look at a field under siege by Gray Leaf Spot. This illustrates how disease can wreak havoc for 19 days before it can be seen by the naked eye –proving that protecting your field...
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Enlist Corn | Corteva
What is Enlist Corn? What benefits does it provide to my farm? Find out about the latest trait innovations from Corteva and the Enlist System now in corn offering new herbicide tolerances and next generation insect protection.
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Insect Control in Lawns, Surface Crusting, Pasture Management | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss controlling insects in your lawn, how to deal with surface crusting in fields, and how to increase grass production in pastures.
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Do Your Own Spraying | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty breaks down the costs of having your fields sprayed and why you should consider doing it yourself.
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Narrowleaf Hawksbeard | Ag PhD
Find out what and when you could spray to control narrowleaf hawksbeard on your farm.
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Controlling Perennial Weeds | Ag PhD
Perennial weeds don't have to be a perennial pain. Brian and Darren let you peek into their toolkit, including their #1 pick to permanently put down those persistent pests.
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Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD
See your farm from a whole new angle. The Heftys share game-changing tech that will both give you the big picture and let you zoom in on profits.
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Wild Proso Millet | Ag PhD
Unless you're a millet farmer, you don't want to find this annual grass in your fields. The Hefty boys offer solutions to control this hairy weed.
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Corn Growth Stages, Satellite Imagery, Controlling Perennial Weeds | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain corn staging, getting the big picture with cutting-edge technology, and eliminating the worst weeds in your fields. Wild proso millet is the Weed of the Week, with an Iron Talk on sprayer tank upkeep.
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Field Bindweed | Ag PhD
Find out how to control field bindweed, a tough vine-type weed.
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Scouting and Scholarships, Dicamba Use in Soybeans, Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides
Brian and Darren invite college students to attend the 2024 Ag PhD Scouting and Scholarships event. They also discuss the use of dicamba in soybeans, as well as timing and products for post-emerge corn herbicides.
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Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the timing of post-emerge corn herbicide applications, as well as what products you could use.
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Dicamba Use in Soybeans | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the use of dicamba and other products in soybeans for the 2024 season.
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Spray Product Injection Systems | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the Dura Auto-Batch direct-injection system and how it can improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency when filling your sprayer.
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Increase Soybean Populations | Ag PhD
More seeds per row can help your profits grow. The Hefty brothers explain the benefits of planting more soybeans per acre in certain spots.