In this week's Iron Talk, Darren Hefty gives you 4 ways to greatly improve your broadcast spray applications. Examining your spray nozzles is the first step to getting the perfect coverage.

Farm Basics from Ag PhD Episode #1244 | Air Date 02/06/22 - Exactly how many acres can farmers plant per day? The answer varies greatly depending on machine, crop, weather, and more. Brian and Darren explain in today's Farm Basics.

Darren Hefty talks about poor emergence and yield loss due to planting outside your strip-till zones.

Darren Hefty explains why you may want to invest in replacing parts for long-term gain instead of short-term savings.

Darren Hefty explains why you may want to consider using a 2x2 fertilizer placement at planting time.

You may have noticed a lot of residue on your fields this winter. Tillage and biological products could help with residue breakdown.

Farm Basics from Ag PhD Episode #1242 | Air Date 01/23/22 - Brian and Darren remember the popularity of the old moldboard plow and how you may still use it on your farm today.

Dry insecticides with corn planting are coming back. Darren Hefty tells us why and how to use and obtain this older technology.

Darren talks about finding the right number of plants to be planted for the best yield.

From moldboard plows to straight shanks with narrow slots, the Heftys discuss the various ways to do deep tillage.

Darren Hefty talks about things to look for when your spray nozzles are due for replacement.

Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of staying productive during those days where you can't be out in the field.

Darren Hefty goes over some of the main things to watch for when getting your planter ready for the season.

Darren explains the problems of chemical buildup in the ends of spray booms, and talks about two solutions that could work for you to avoid spray damaged crops.

Once the harvest is complete there is still a lot more that you need to do with your combine.

Darren Hefty talks about how to avoid harming a neighbor's crop with spray drift and volatility.

Darren Hefty goes over some things to look for before storing your planter for the season.

Brian and Darren talk about the importance of checking things behind the planter as it's going through the field.

Brian and Darren discuss pre-emerge herbicide application and whether to incorporate them or leave them on the soil surface.

The Hefty brothers offer tips and information on getting the most out of your Liberty (or glufosinate) applications.

Darren Hefty talks about various ways to get nitrogen applied in-season.

Darren Hefty shares tips on getting your sprayer ready for this upcoming season.

We tested Case IH Earth Metal cultivator sweeps against conventional ones. The results of wear after just 850 acres amazed Darren.

Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of using the Germinator closing wheels from Farm Shop MFG.