Micronutrients are sometimes called trace minerals, but that term can be misleading. Though needed in lesser amounts than nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, micronutrients are just as essential to plant growth and development. In fact, micronutrient deficiencies can be the limiting factor for yo...

Ready for some new ideas? The Hefty brothers invite you to learn soils from a world expert, teach you about insecticide chemistry, and alternatives in soybean weed management. Plus, the Weed of the Week is prickly lettuce, with an Iron Talk on using your computer.

Plow through data with ease, and reap the benefits for your crops. Darren Hefty shows how data management software can help you sow success.

Step into The Granary for a no-holds-barred conversation with farmers as they reveal the wild ride of farming’s evolution. From the “What were we thinking?!” moments of flinging fertilizer like it was going out of style, to today’s tech-filled tractors with massage seats, they’re dishing on every...

Is agriculture ready to pivot from maximizing yields to prioritizing nutrient-rich, health-focused food production? Join Damian in a thought-provoking discussion with Iowa farmer and Ag entrepreneur Kelly Garrett and Ag venture capitalist Carter Williams. Explore the future of farming as surpluse...

Is farming a game of luck or skill? In this lively roundtable, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Tommy Roach, and Temple Rhodes dive into the ultimate farming showdown: Nature versus Nurture. From unpredictable weather tantrums to the art of coaxing a crop back from the brink of disaster, these seasoned ...

Don't overflow your furrow. Darren explains how the Heftys keep the fert off the seed.

The Heftys help you choose the right corn traits, and the best way to manage residue. Everyone's invited to the free Soybean Workshop. Plus getting one over on clover, and a fert placement two-step that'll save you money.

Burn it, or turn it? The Hefty brothers explore the science behind residue management.

We grow plants to get our food, but where do plants get their food from? Dinner is served right in the dirt, says Darren Hefty.

If a genie granted you a magic wand, what would you change about your farm? From better soil and cooler nights to being fully irrigated, Damian Mason asks Temple Rhodes, Chad Henderson and Matt Miles from XtremeAg about the tweaks they would make to revolutionize their operations—if only it were ...

More and more information is coming out about the benefits of biological products in agriculture. But what should you be looking for, and how do you know that you’re actually getting what you think you are?

Mark Coots of TEVA shares his many years of experience with biological products to help f...

Post-harvest crop residue contains a lot of valuable nutrients. For example, residue from 150-bushel corn contains roughly 100 lb. of nitrogen, 37 lb. of phosphate, 145 lb. of potash and 26 lb. of calcium. Reclaiming those nutrients can help improve your soil health and save you money. But what’s...

Soil and plant tissue testing can provide insights into the health of your soil and crops and help you optimize your soil fertility. But to get good data, you have to collect your samples properly.

In this video, TEVA’s Caleb Coots explains how, where and when you should take soil and plant tiss...

How do bugs survive the cold, what's new in wheat, and what's the correct planting distance for crops? Plus velvetleaf Weed of the Week, and applying micros in Iron Talk.

A dash of boron, a sprinkle of manganese, a pinch of copper... It takes a bit of finesse to get it right, but Darren Hefty's got the recipe for soil success.

Every farmer has that one field they’d rather forget—the rocky, swampy, or just plain stubborn "crappy ground." In this lively episode of The Granary, the crew from XtremeAg swaps stories, laughs, and practical tips for turning below-average ground into productive farmland. From spoon-feeding nut...

The Hefty brothers talk about the need for sulfur for crops, and how to get the most out of a sulfur application.

Darren and Brian invite you to attend the Ag PhD Corn Workshop on January 15, 2025. They also discuss whether or not you could cut your herbicide rates and still get effective weed control, then talk about the reasons to apply sulfur and how to get the most out of that application.

There's gold in them stalks! Darren Hefty tells us about the value of corn residue and how nothing goes to waste on the farm.

Got questions about new biological products, worries about last year's products still in the soil, or indecision about when to buy this year's products? The Heftys are here for you! Also watch for a viny Weed of the Week, and an Iron Talk about soybean seed handling.

It takes more than rain to know whether this season's product will hurt next season's crop. Brian and Darren share the checklist they use to determine carryover.

Learn why soybean plants can still have green stems when you're ready to harvest, and what you can do about it.

The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of copper in crops and what do do if you need to apply some.