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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When Can Farmers Fertilize? | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty discusses when it's ok to apply fertilizer on farms and lawns.
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Organic Matter | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about organic matter in soil and its importance to plants.
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Gypsum | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the value of a soil amendment called gypsum.
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Where Does Fertilizer Come From? | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains where fertilizers such as phosphorus and gypsum come from.
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Lawn Soil Testing | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about soil testing and fertilizing your lawn or garden.
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Compost | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of using compost at home and on the farm.
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Molybdenum | Ag PhD
Molybdenum may be hard to spell and harder to pronounce, but Brian and Darren tell us why this rare heavy metal is important in agriculture.
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"Balanced" Soil Fertility | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain why having soil fertility "balanced" is important, and what things could show that something is not right.
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Missing the Strip | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of accurately planting "in the strip" if you're doing strip-tillage.
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2x2 Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about placing fertilizer in a 2 x 2 placement when planting.
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Nutrient Mobility in Plants | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain how certain nutrients move in plants, and how to identify some visual nutrient deficiencies.
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How Much Water Do Farmers Manage? | Ag PhD
When it rains, how much water is in a field? The answer might surprise you.
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Liquid Fertilizer Storage | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of having proper on-farm storage for liquid products.
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Using Anhydrous Ammonia Safely | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty emphasizes the importance of safety when working with anhydrous ammonia.
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The Benefits of Drop Tubes | Ag PhD
Darren talks about making in-season applications with a drop tube system.
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Fixing Sodic Soils | Ag PhD
Learn how to identify and fix sodic soils.
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What To Look For in Root Digs | Ag PhD
How often are you checking the health of your plants' root systems? Brian and Darren Hefty dive into how the benefits truly outweigh the costs.
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Impact of Flooding on Soil | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about how flooding impacts soil.
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Micronutrient Applications | Ag PhD
For years, Brian and Darren Hefty have been discussing the importance of micronutrients. But how do you apply them?
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Zinc for Your Crops | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of zinc for your crops, and how much you should apply.
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How Much Nitrogen to Sidedress | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss various methods of nitrogen sidedress applications and how much to apply.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers use variable rate fertilizer in their fields to minimize cost and maximize yield.
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Carbon-To-Nitrogen Ratio | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss what the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio means in your field.
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Late Season Fertilizer Application | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty discusses what you need to know about late-season fertilizer applications.