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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Tillage Incorporation Depth | Ag PhD
How deep should you incorporate your herbicide? Darren Hefty explains.
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Protect Your Hearing | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about ways to avoid hearing damage when working on the farm.
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Discussing Fertility Practices With The Planter | Ag PhD
Should you apply fertility with your planter? Brian and Darren Hefty discuss some options you have for getting max yields.
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Tillage Depth | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss the reasons that farmers till at various depths.
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Spring Strip-Tillage | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about doing strip-tillage in the spring, and what to consider vs. doing it in the fall.
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Harvest Soybeans on Lower Nodes | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about getting the lowest soybeans on the plant into the combine.
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Reduce Soil Compaction | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss ways to reduce soil compaction in fields.
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Tractor Tire Information | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains what all those numbers on the side of your tires mean.
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Drainage Tile Maintenance | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains why autumn is a great time check your drain tile systems.
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Fall Tiling | Ag PhD
Fall is a great time to install drainage tile in your fields and improve yields and your bottom line.
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Keys to Successful Early Planting | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk overcoming the challenges of early planting.
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Fixing Unplanted Acres | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about reclaiming flooded and unplanted fields for great yields next season.
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Reduce Corn Shatter Loss | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how to calculate lost profit due to shatter loss.
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Spreading Residue Evenly | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of an even residue spread and how to fix it.
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Estes XPR 2+ Concaves | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the benefits of using the new Estes XPR 2+ Concaves.
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Prepare Your Combine For Harvest | Ag PhD
Darren lists some of the things you could inspect on your combine before harvest.