Equipment & Tools
From the biggest combines to the smallest wrenches and parts, agriculture is full of specialized gear needed to keep everything rolling. And farmers have to know it all. Learn more here about the right tools for every job on the farm.
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Anhydrous Ammonia Safety | Ag PhD
Don't get burned! Protect yourself while you protect your crops, says Darren Hefty.
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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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Indiana Tomato Harvest | Tony Reed
We travel just north of Indianapolis, Indiana to meet with Scott Smith of Triple S farms and learn all about tomato production.
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Battery Basics | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the importance of battery selection and maintenance.
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Strip-Till Efficiency | Ag PhD
Strip-tillage keeps getting better. This fall, get the edge on saving time and money with the tool the Heftys are using.
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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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Install Drain Tile Yourself | Ag PhD
DIY drain tile? it's easier than you think, especially with experts Brian and Darren Hefty by your side.
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How to Winterize Your Dura Equipment
As colder weather approaches, now is the perfect time to think about winterizing your pump, meter, or Dura system. To help you avoid damage and maintain optimal performance, here are a few essential tips. Remember, the winterization process should be done before freezing conditions set in or afte...
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Fall Herbicide Application | Ag PhD
Darren explains the benefits of spraying a herbicide in the fall.
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Tile System Design | Ag PhD
Get your drainage done right. Join Brian and Darren as they dive into the details of crafting the best drain tile plan for your farm.
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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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Checking Deep Tillage | Ag PhD
Darren explains the importance of checking behind your deep tillage implement.
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All About the ALL-NEW John Deere S7 Series Combines - A Full Walkaround | C & B
Why are the John Deere S7 Series combines the future of harvest technology?
Experience the cutting-edge 2025 John Deere S7 Series Combines in our comprehensive walkaround video. Join C & B product specialists Justin and Wayne as they guide you through the innovative features and improvements of...
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Crop Residue Solutions | Ag PhD
Great corn yields yield great amounts of residue and stalks. Darren Hefty helps you clean up your field with a variety of options.
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Cold Chem Storage, Wheat Seeding Suggestions, Fall Nitrogen Management | Ag PhD
Where do you keep your ag products when winter hits, what is the best way to plant wheat, and how much N should be applied in autumn? Plus, the noxious leafy spurge is the Weed of the Week, and the Heftys talk corn residue control.
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The Clock | The XtremeAg Show, S1. Ep19.
It's a race against the clock as the XtremeAg farmers work through the night to harvest their crop. Matt Miles benefits from advancements in cotton picking technology. Kevin, Chad and Temple manage breakdowns and potential weather issues that threaten to eat into their year-end profits.
The Xtre...
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Deep Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Find out how putting your fertility deeper in the ground can benefit your next crop and your bottom line.
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Planting (and Replanting) Forage Sorghum | Buzzard's Beat
This is our second year with this variety of forage sorghum and last year we loved its drought tolerance. Drought hasn't been the case this year - which led to some replanting decisions. PLUS I do some more farm showing!
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Will Muller - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Ben Meyer - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Agri-Flow - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Michel Camps - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE