Fertility
Crops don’t grow well without ample plant food, and fertility is the biggest recurring expense on any farm. Finding the best and most cost-effective ways to meet the fertility needs of your crops will help them thrive all season long and build better yields at harvest.
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Hungry Plants | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty tells us how farmers manage crop nutrients throughout the season. You have to feed your plants before they feed you.
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2022 Ag PhD Field Day, Foliar Feeding in Corn and Soybeans, and Corn Fungicides
This episode, learn about the 2022 Ag PhD Field Day, when to apply foliar nutrients to corn and soybeans, and when you should apply fungicides in corn.
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Foliar Feeding in Corn and Soybeans | Ag PhD
Learn about when to apply nutrients to your crops in-season.
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Shared Insights: Sampling & Submitting | Midwest Labs
Join Joe Sisco, Agriculture Field Representative of Midwest Laboratories, as he walks you through sampling and submitting plant tissues for the Shared Insights Program.
Go above and beyond traditional plant tissue sampling with an intensive 12-week plant analysis program. Every week, track your...
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Shared Insights: Introduction | Midwest Labs
Join Joe Sisco, Agriculture Field Representative of Midwest Laboratories, as this he introduces you to our Shared Insights Program. Go above and beyond traditional plant tissue sampling with an intensive 12-week plant analysis program. Every week, track your plant tissue data on our exclusive sha...
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Heading Applications In Wheat | Ag PhD
Find out what products you could apply at heading time to increase yield in your wheat crop.
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Plant Tissue Analysis, Post-Emerge Grass Control in Wheat, Spray Considerations
Brian and Darren talk about plant tissue analysis, post-emerge grass control in wheat, and things to consider before heading to the field to spray.
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Plant Tissue Analysis | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian explain how farmers check what nutrients are in their plants from week to week.
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In-Season Nitrate Testing | Ag PhD
Continual Soil testing is fundamental to smart farming. Brian and Darren tell you why it's so important to check your nitrogen levels in your soil when your corn and wheat crops are growing.
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360 TANKS User Experiences
Hear what users say about the performance of 360 TANKS – weight balance, capacity, and visibility.
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360 Y-DROP Sidedress: Product Loop
Coulter systems put nitrogen in the middle of the row - 15 inches from the base of the plant. That slows uptake and lowers efficiency. Studies show 25% more nitrates in the plant when nitrogen is applied at the base of the plant. That has led to an average yield increase of over six bushels compa...
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360 BANDIT: Product Loop
360 BANDIT puts bands of liquid nitrogen in the sweet spot for early root interception and uptake. It streams nitrogen on both sides of the seed, three inches away from the seed. And nitrogen is placed just 3/4-inch below the soil surface - perfect for reducing volatilization and for rapid moveme...
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How Much Fertilizer, Spray Water Quality, Liberty Herbicide Alternatives| Ag PhD
Learn about fertility needs of crops, what you can do if you can't get Liberty herbicide, and why you should test and treat your water before spraying.
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How Much Fertilizer Does It Take To Raise A Crop? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the fertility needs of crops and various ways that plants can get the nutrients they need.
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Micronutients at Planting | Ag PhD
Darren tells why he's been running blended micronutrient products at planting on the farm for many years.
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Why Farmers Let Corn Stand Through Winter, Sulfur Solution, 3 Pre's in Soybeans
Brian and Darren discuss crops standing until spring, sulfur for crops, and the "Three Pre" program in soybeans.
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Gypsum Wisdom | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about testing your soil to see if you should apply gypsum to your fields.
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Chloride | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss testing for and applying chloride, an often overlooked but important nutrient.
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Rain Importance | Ag PhD
Darren explains the importance of having ample fertility as well as water for plants.
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Grass Tetany | Ag PhD
Learn how farmers keep cattle healthy when grass may not have the nutrients they need.
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Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Darren explains various ways that farmers can maximize grass growth in their pastures.
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In-Furrow Products for Corn | Ag PhD
Learn about various products you could apply in-furrow to have a great corn crop.
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Jump Start Your Pastures | Ag PhD
Learn how to get your pastures off to a great start with great weed control and fertility.
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Road Safety, Gypsum Application, Herbicide Incorporation | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about road safety, gypsum application, and herbicide incorporation.