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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Tillering Grasses, Increase Soybean Population, Breaking Yield Plateaus | Ag PhD
The Heftys talk about a bushy phenomenon in crops, why you should plant soybeans the opposite way you do corn, and tricks to get higher yield numbers. The Weed of the Week is Amazon sprangletop, and we've got a greasy Iron Talk.
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See How Outrun Autonomous Grain Cart Works in Real-Time | Rural Radio
Autonomous grain cart technology was tested in Fremont, Nebraska 🚜
Outrun can help an operation maximize its workforce by allowing the grain cart operator to focus on another task like hauling grain. 👨🌾 Producers from Nebraska and Iowa traveled to be able to test the Outrun technology firsthand...
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Mixing In-Furrow Products | Ag PhD
Learn how a Dosatron can help you accurately mix your in-furrow products and avoid antagonism and other problems.
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Leaders Drive Fendt
Welcome to the world of Fendt! Explore the exceptional features Fendt has to offer and witness our advanced precision farming solutions and unparalleled field performance. Discover the legacy of Fendt, showcasing our commitment to innovation and helping farmers achieve maximum efficiency. Experie...
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson (Episode 4 of 5)
Follow the journey of a 1958 FL236 Dieselross tractor from the Bavarian region of Germany to its new home at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. New episodes of the Fendt Dieselross journey will be shared each week in April until the May 1st grand opening of the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnes...
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson (Episode 3 of 5)
Follow the journey of a 1958 FL236 Dieselross tractor from the Bavarian region of Germany to its new home at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. New episodes of the Fendt Dieselross journey will be shared each week in April until the May 1st grand opening of the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minneso...
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson (Episode 2 of 5)
Follow the journey of a 1958 FL236 Dieselross Tractor from the Bavarian region of Germany to its new home at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. New episodes of the Fendt Dieselross journey will be shared weekly until the vintage tractor is delivered to the new Fendt Lodge for the grand openi...
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson (Episode 1 of 5)
Follow the journey of a 1958 FL236 Dieselross tractor from the Bavarian region of Germany to its new home at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. New episodes of the Fendt Dieselross journey will be shared each week in April until the May 1st grand opening of the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnes...
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Farm Shop Buildings | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks shop, with pro tips to help you design the farm shop of your dreams.
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2024 Fendt Momentum Crop Tour
Watch Fendt's 2024 Momentum Crop Tour video to discover the secrets to successful planting. Dive into cutting-edge agronomy trials, innovative planting research, and invaluable educational content. Revolutionize your farming operation and grow your profitability with the Fendt Momentum planter - ...
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Cutting Quality Hay | Ag PhD
Darren explains the importance of retaining hay quality and talks about Case IH WD5 Series windrowers.
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Germinator Closing Wheel | Ag PhD
They say "don't reinvent the wheel," but one farmer did just that, and it could improve your seed-to-soil contact. Darren tells you how.
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Spray Water Quality | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers take a deep dive into your spray tank water: what to put in and what to keep out.
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Types of Root Systems, Spray Water Quality, Early Planting Conditions | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren untangle the types of roots competing with crops. They explain why the quality of the water in your spray tank matters, and how to know the right time to plant. Windgrass is this week's weed, and Iron Talk introduces a new planter innovation.
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EQUALIZER Planter & Seeder South African Factory Tour | LEMKEN
Equalizer have designed and manufactured Planters, Air Disc Drills, and Air Tine Drills in South Africa for over twenty years. In 2023 the company was purchased by LEMKEN and are now available in North America through the LEMKEN Canada and LEMKEN USA dealers. Equalizer machines combine leading ...
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Intelligent IC-Weeder from LEMKEN
The IC-Weeder relies on 3 LEMKEN developed cameras for the single plant recognition under LED lights. A compressor provides the pneumatic pressure to move sickle-shaped knifes actively intra-row mechanically killing everything except the crop. The inter-and intra-row tools are mounted on an para...
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LEMKEN EC-Weeder Mechanical Weed Control 0.75" From the Crop at 10 mph
Multiple Elements and Tillage Tools makes the EC-Weeder a fully customizable mechanical weeder. With the optional IC-Light system this machine has been designed to mechanically kill weeds within 0.75" of the crop at close to 10 mph. An optional sprayer system can be added to complete multiple t...
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LEMKEN Karat Cultivator Quick Change Share System Pit Stop
The LEMKEN Karat Intensive Cultivators have a unique quick change system that allows you to change all shares on the machine in minutes. We'll take on all competitors in that race any day!
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200+ bu/acre 2023 Barley Yield Record seeded with a LEMKEN Compact Solitair
Idaho Farmer, Dustin Miller, set the 2023 National Spring Barley Yield Record at 200.97 bu./acre. It was seeded with a LEMKEN Compact Solitair Combination Seeder. The Compact Solitair, like Dustin's new Solitair DT prepared the seedbed ahead of LEMKEN's precise seed placement openers with a sin...
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Dura Auto-Batch™ Control Valve System Animation
DURA Auto-Batch™ Control Valve system demonstration video. If you use suction from the main transfer pump or a venturi system to pull in chemicals, you can add a Dura Auto-Batch Control Valve system to automatically measure and control your chemical transfer. The Auto-Batch™ Control Valve system ...
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Dura Products Auto-Batch™ Direct Injection System in Field Demonstration
The Dura Products Auto-Batch™ Direct Injection sprayer filling system is the most cost-effective sprayer loading system on the market. This chemical handling system reduces sprayer load time by up to 80%. The system is automated, so the operator can multi-task. It provides recirculation, so it...
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Insects vs. Mites, Spring-Seeded Alfalfa, Weed Control in XtendFlex Soybeans
Brian and Darren discuss mites and insects, and how growers use different products to control them. They also talk about getting great weed control and fertility when establishing alfalfa in the spring, and what products you could use in your XtendFlex soybean fields.
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Early Season Planter Inspection | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty goes over a list of things to check on your planter before heading to the fields this spring.
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Stop Uneven Planting Depth | Ag PhD
Getting a great stand takes more than having your planter indicators all at the same number. Brian and Darren have some good ideas to help you stop uneven planting before the seed sees the soil.