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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Road Ditch Care | Ag PhD
What does maintenance of road ditches look like for you? Darren and Brian discuss best practices.
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Preparing Your Planter For Storage | Ag PhD
Darren dives into how to best prepare your planter for storage.
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What is a Lift Station? | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain what a lift station is and why farmers may choose to install one on their farm.
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Preventing Combine Fires | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty shares tips for keeping you safe from a combine fire this harvest season.
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Sprayer Speeds | Ag PhD
Darren discusses the disadvantages of going too fast while spraying, and why slowing down in the field may improve your ROI.
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Road Safety | Ag PhD
Staying safe on the road is important. Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how farmers and non-farmers can work together to share the road safely.
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Grain Carts | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about some of the new features on grain carts that can increase productivity and safety during harvest.
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Efficiency With Your Nurse Trailer | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty discusses how to speed up the time in the field when spraying. It's upgrading your nurse trailer!
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Preventing Grain Spoilage in Storage | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about properly storing grain to avoid spoilage in the bin.
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Reduce Shatter Loss In Corn | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the economic impact of shatter loss at the header during corn harvest.
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Spray Tank Cleanout
Iron Talk from Ag PhD Episode #1156 | Air Date 05/31/20 - Darren Hefty talks about the importance of properly cleaning out spray tanks and booms.
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High Speed Disks | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about high-speed disks, and why he likes the Case IH Speed Tiller.
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Tires vs Tracks | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty compares tires and tracks on farm equipment.
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Analyzing Tillage Performance | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about getting good performance from your tillage implement.
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Using a Soil Probe | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of having a good soil probe, and a good soil sampling program.
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The ABC's of DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty offers tips on proper DEF storage and use.
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How Do Farmers Know When to Harvest? | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss factors that influence a farmer's decision of when to harvest their crops.
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The Basics of Grease | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about what grease is made of, and proper storage and use of grease tubes.
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Lime Application | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about applying lime, or calcium carbonate, to crop fields.
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Chopping Corn Heads | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the success they've had by using chopping corn heads to manage residue at harvest.
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How Much Is Harvest Loss Costing You? | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how to calculate harvest loss, both before and after the combine.
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Controlled Traffic in Fields | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers minimize soil compaction by controlling traffic patterns in fields.
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Farming at Night | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty explain why farmers sometimes work in their fields after dark, and how modern technology allows farmers to stay safe when working through the night.
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Harvesting Lower Nodes of Soybeans | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the challenges of harvesting soybeans that are low on the stem, and could be missed if your planter caused berms along the rows.