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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Improving Drought Tolerance | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about various ways to make your crops more tolerant to drought.
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Mulder's Chart | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss balancing fertility by understanding Mulder's Chart.
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Elemental Sulfur and Soil pH | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty explain how applying elemental sulfur could lower the pH of your soil.
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2x2 Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains why you may want to consider using a 2x2 fertilizer placement at planting time.
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Soil Test Data and Yield Data | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about what you can learn by matching your soil test data with your yield data.
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Soil Test Conversions | Ag PhD
In order to properly read and use your soil test, you may need to convert some of the data into different numbers to match your fertilizer inputs. Brian and Darren share 4 important conversions.
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Nutrient Stratification | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss nutrient stratification - when your fertility is limited to the top few inches of soil & how to identify and fix the problem, and get fertility deeper for better nutrient uptake.
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Soil Test Info | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about what to look for when testing the soil in your lawn or garden.
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Copper Management | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty tell us that copper is the disease micronutrient and so much more.
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Phosphorus Facts | Ag PhD
Phosphorus is an essential element for your crops' soil. Brian and Darren give you the calculations and many ideas on how to get the most out of this fertilizer.
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Soil Test Data and Yield Data | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the benefits of matching up your soil test data with your yield data.
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2x2 Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the benefits of using a 2x2 fertilizer system.
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How Many Nutrients Does a Crop Need? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about nutrient needs of plants and crops.
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Plant Tissue Analysis | Ag PhD
Learn how plant tissue analysis could help you save money on fertilizer as well as achieve higher yields.
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Why Do Farmers Use Manure? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain the benefits and potential drawbacks of applying manure to crop fields.
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Potassium Levels | Ag PhD
Potassium is perhaps the most important line to check in your soil tests. Brian and Darren Hefty explain how the right amount of K can help your crop stay strong.
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Apply Micronutrients With the Planter | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about product shortages, and overcoming them by applying micronutrient blends at planting time.
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Managing Alfalfa Between Cuttings | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about what you could do between alfalfa cuttings to increase plant health and tonnage.
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Iron Deficiency Chlorosis | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the causes of iron deficiency chlorosis in soybeans, and what you could do to fix it.
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Soil Organic Matter | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about the importance of soil organic matter and how to increase (or decrease) the levels in your soil.
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Split-Applying Nitrogen | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about various ways to get nitrogen applied in-season.
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2021 Neal Kinsey Soil Seminar | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty invite you to attend the 2021 Neal Kinsey Soil & Fertility Seminar at the Morton Center near Baltic, SD.
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Mulder's Chart | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain what Mulder's Chart is, and how you can use it to make fertilizer decisions for your farm.
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The Benefits of Molybdenum | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain the benefits of molybdenum for crops, and ways to apply it to your fields.