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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Shepherd's Purse | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss herbicide options to control shepherd's purse, a winter annual weed.
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Additional Wheat Applications | Ag PhD
Find out what other things you should consider applying to your wheat crop besides herbicides and fungicides.
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Volunteer Roundup Ready Canola | Ag PhD
If you weren't planning on making canola oil, but your corn field had other ideas, Brian and Darren can help.
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Let It Snow | Ag PhD
Kids aren't the only ones who love a snow day! Darren Hefty explains how the white stuff keeps winter wheat farmers warm.
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How to Fix High Soil pH | Ag PhD
It's a balancing act: Brian and Darren get you back on neutral ground with their expert advice.
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Farming on the Contour | Ag PhD
Curves ahead? The Hefty brothers show you how they use terraces to transform tough terrain.
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Farming on the Contour, How to Fix High Soil pH, Corn Leaf Diseases | Ag PhD
In this episode, the Heftys save your hills from erosion, your soil from high pH, and your corn from disease. Plus, tips on a sneaky weed, and handling fall fertility with care.
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Bur Cucumber | Ag PhD
Bur cucumber can be a challenge to get rid of. Brian and Darren discuss some ways to control this weed in crop fields.
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Scary Weeds | Ag PhD
Beware! A single pigweed plant can spawn a million seeds! But fear not — Darren Hefty reveals how farmers banish this wicked weed.
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Wild Buckwheat | Ag PhD
This was the worst weed problem on the Hefty farm 10 years ago. Brian and Darren show exactly how they wiped out this annual from their fields.
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Cornstalk Grazing, Install Drain Tile Yourself, Fix Saline & Sodic Soil | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren answer your questions about why there are cattle in the cornfield, how to DIY tiling, and how to treat high-sodium & super-salty soils. The Weed of the Week is wild buckwheat, and Darren tries out the Soil Warrior Edge system.
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Texas Panicum | Ag PhD
Learn how distinguish Texas pancium from similar grasses, and what products you could use to control it.
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Disease Control in Wheat | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss timings and products to spray to prevent disease in your wheat crop.
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Corn Ear Flex, Disease Control in Wheat, Calcium in Soil | Ag PhD
Learn how a corn ear can "flex" depending on weather and fertility. Brian and Darren discuss products and timings to spray to stop disease in wheat, as well as the importance of calcium in soil and crops.
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Foxtail Barley | Ag PhD
This killer of yields doesn't belong in your fields. Brian and Darren show you how to turn the tables on this nasty foe.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Farmers are increasingly using data-driven decisions to get nutrients where they're most needed. The Heftys explain the many advantages.
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Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
The best defense is sometimes the early one. The Hefty brothers show you how to get ahead of the game this fall.
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Four Benefits of Strip-Till | Ag PhD
Strip tillage has been a game changer on the Hefty farm. Darren counts down the reasons why.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer, Tile System Design, Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Fall is a great time to learn about the modern ways to apply fertility, draw up the best drain tile plan on your farm, and spray early pre-emerge weed control. Plus the Hefty brothers take out foxtail barley, and strip-till with Soil Warrior
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What Happens When A Farm Bill Dies? | Damian Mason
Will we get a new Farm Bill and if so, what will it look like? Damian Mason asks those questions and plenty more of his guest, Roger Cryan, Chief Economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation. Dr. Cryan and Damian provide a brief history of farm legislation (it dates back to the 1930’s) as we...
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Bromegrass | Ag PhD
Bromegrass can be a problem in crop fields. Brian and Darren discuss control options for this perennial grass.
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Herbicide Options in Wheat | Ag PhD
Learn what pre-emerge and post-emerge herbicides you could use in your wheat crop.
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Road Safety During Harvest, Phosphorus Application, Herbicide Options in Wheat
Brian and Darren discuss safety when sharing the road with farm equipment. They also talk about liquid vs. dry phosphorus as well as broadcast vs. banded application, and then what pre and post herbicides you could use in wheat.
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Wheat Seeding Suggestions | Ag PhD
It all starts with the seed. The Heftys help you unlock higher yields with these smart planting tips for wheat.