Putting fertilizer 10-16 inches into your soil has several benefits says Darren Hefty. Fall is the best time to drop your shanks in your fields.

Darren Hefty explains the value of getting behind your tillage implement to evaluate its performance.

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How heavy is your soil, why don't we bury trash in farmyards anymore, and what wonderful soil-prep is between no-till & conventional tillage? Plus Brian & Darren talk field pennycress control and lime applications.

Brian and Darren have a lot of experience with strip-till, they share their do's and don'ts with this perfect blend of no-till and conventional tillage.

Applying a little calcium carbonate could be the difference in keeping a consistent high yield on your farm. Darren talks the importance of pH in today's Iron Talk.

Yes you can drop your high soil pH, Brian and Darren Hefty have many solutions to help you achieve the ideal balance! Plus they talk night-farming, end of season weeds, drain tile maintenance, and black nightshade control.

Night-farming happens each fall as producers fight the impending weather to get their crops in. Brian and Darren share their concerns with after-hours farm work.

Autumn is the perfect time to take a deeper examination into the drain tile systems on your farm.

Darren Hefty talks about minimizing compaction and successfully spraying with the 50 Series Patriot Sprayer from Case IH.

Brian & Darren Hefty discuss what is best to do with your corn residue, if it's better to harvest soybeans too wet or too dry, and if grids or zones are better for soil sampling maps. Plus there's cone bottom bins and dandelions in today's show.

Darren says a sturdy new cone bottom vertical grain bin can be expensive, but can also be a big money-maker on your farm.

The first Fendt badged Rogator Sprayer in North America, the 900 series is built around enhanced control for farmers. Damian talks with Fendt Rogator brand manager, Dave Fickel, about some of the unique features on this new sprayer.

With 35 sections of control on this 120' boom, the first Fendt branded Rogator Sprayer in North America delivers enhanced section control for spray applications. Chad gets a first hand look.

Take a look at the new features of the enhanced cab on the Fendt Rogator 900 series sprayer. Designed for comfort, control and efficiency.

Darren Hefty talks about chopping up downed corn stalks, and how to identify and fix the problem for next year.

This show features corn silage harvesting, "winterizing" alfalfa fields, & products to put in front of wheat. Plus, the Hefty brothers talk ragweed control and air reels for harvesting lodged soybeans.

If your soybeans, wheat, or lentils are leaning you may need a special tool to harvest them. Darren Hefty discusses lodging causes and solutions in this Iron Talk.

Darren explains the benefits of installing automatic bin fan controls on your grain bins.

Why do corn plants have those roots that appear above ground along the base of the stalk? Why should you plant oats or turnips in the fall? What exactly is drain tile & will it work on your farm? Plus Brian & Darren Hefty talk milkweed and combine fires in this Ag PhD Show.

Safety first says Darren Hefty. Keeping a clean machine is the first step in avoiding a tragedy this harvest.

Tiling has worked very well on the Hefty farm. Brian & Darren tell us why drain tile is possible almost anywhere and how it can save your soils & yields for less costs than you might think.

Learn about myths vs. facts when it comes to pesticides and biotech, how to have a successful burndown after harvest, and what to look for when you dig a root pit.

Darren talks about the benefits of adding automatic bin fan controls.