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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Nitrate and Water Quality | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty explain how farmers keep fertilizer in their fields and out of the water supply.
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Soil pH and Nutrient Availability | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss nutrient tie-up, and how to get the most nutrients into your plants for maximum yields.
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Using a Soil Probe | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of having a good soil probe, and a good soil sampling program.
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Lime Application | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about applying lime, or calcium carbonate, to crop fields.
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Nitrogen for Soybeans | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of having enough nitrogen for soybeans, and options for late-season application.
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Making Fall Fertilizer Work | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about choosing the right products and using the right tools for a successful fall fertilizer program.
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Nitrogen Stabilizers | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers protect water quality and their fertilizer investment by using nitrogen stabilizers to keep nitrogen in their fields and out of the water supply.
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Deep Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of placing your fertilizer deeper in the soil, rather than broadcasting it.
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Broadcast vs. Banding | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain two common methods of applying fertilizer and crop protection products to fields.
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Phosphorus Levels in Soil | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about testing your soil's phosphorus levels, and various ways to apply phosphorus in your fields.
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Fertility for Lawns, Gardens, and Shelterbelts | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about the fertility needs of lawns, gardens, and shelterbelts.
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Late Fall Field Work | Ag PhD
From fertilizer applications to tillage to water management - farmers still have a lot to accomplish before winter.
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Fall Strip Tillage | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about the pros and cons of post-harvest strip tillage.
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The Importance of Boron | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss boron's role in plants as when and how to apply it in your fields.
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Compost | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the importance of composting at home and on the farm.
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How Drought Affects Soil | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain the impacts that drought can have on a farmer's soils.
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Magnesium Base Saturation | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about getting magnesium levels balanced in your soil.
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Fall Nitrogen Application | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about what forms of nitrogen to apply in the fall, and how to avoid losing the nitrogen after application.
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Fixing Sodic Soils | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss sodic soil - what causes it, and how do you fix it?
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Deep Soil Sampling | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about doing deeper soil tests and placing fertilizer deeper for your plant roots.
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Potassium Base Saturation Soil Test | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of having proper levels of potassium for your crop, and what to look for on a soil test.
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Discussing Fertility Practices With The Planter | Ag PhD
Should you apply fertility with your planter? Brian and Darren Hefty discuss some options you have for getting max yields.
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Cation Exchange Capacity | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the importance of testing for and understanding cation exchange capacity.