Brian and Darren explain why farmers sometimes leave unharvested strips of corn out in their fields. They also discuss working with neighbors, landlords, and the NRCS to accomplish drain tile projects. and then explain the importance of knowing the cation exchange capacity of your soils.

Strip-tillage keeps getting better. This fall, get the edge on saving time and money with the tool the Heftys are using.

Brian and Darren answer your questions about why there are cattle in the cornfield, how to DIY tiling, and how to treat high-sodium & super-salty soils. The Weed of the Week is wild buckwheat, and Darren tries out the Soil Warrior Edge system.

When it comes to phosphorus fertilizers, which is better: MAP or DAP? What’s important to know is they break down differently in soil.

MAP (monoammonium phosphate) is the older form of phosphate and is acidic in nature. Diammonium phosphate (DAP) breaks down to an alkaline form, which can affect...

More humic acid products are entering the market.

Humates are decomposed organic matter from hundreds of years ago. They are great for rebuilding the organic matter in your soil.

There are dry humate products and wet humate products. Dry products are good at building up organic matter over time...

Potassium chloride (KCI), commonly known as muriate of potash, is the second-most common fertilizer sold in the U.S. But you need to know what goes on in your soil when you use it.

As a salt complex, it can cause your soil to become more droughty. It also can cause soil particles to fracture and...

More growers are recognizing the importance of adding phosphorous and potassium in liquid form into their fertility programs. It’s about feeding the plants, while taking care of the dirt.

TEVA’s Chris Kasten and Mark Coots discuss the differences between dry and liquid fertilizers. Both have the...

Learn why calcium is such an important nutrient for your soil as well as your crops.

Learn how a corn ear can "flex" depending on weather and fertility. Brian and Darren discuss products and timings to spray to stop disease in wheat, as well as the importance of calcium in soil and crops.

In this video, Molly Alexander from AgroTech USA shares insights from the Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, where NutriCharge was tested in cotton plots. Molly explains how applying 3.2 ounces of NutriCharge with water in-furrow at planting delivered remarkable results in plant health and resili...

In this video, Molly Alexander from AgroTech USA takes us to the Sunbelt Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, where she shares her excitement about harvesting corn using NutriCharge PowerPlant. Molly discusses how this innovative seed treatment has made a huge impact, offering an easy-to-use solution that ...

In this video, we have two NCGA winners. Heath Cutrell shares his firsthand experience using NutriCharge to optimize corn production on his farm. Joined by his friend, Temple, Heath walks us through the impact NutriCharge has had on his nutrient management strategy, explaining how this innovative...

Farmers are increasingly using data-driven decisions to get nutrients where they're most needed. The Heftys explain the many advantages.

Strip tillage has been a game changer on the Hefty farm. Darren counts down the reasons why.

Fall is a great time to learn about the modern ways to apply fertility, draw up the best drain tile plan on your farm, and spray early pre-emerge weed control. Plus the Hefty brothers take out foxtail barley, and strip-till with Soil Warrior

Brian and Darren discuss phosphorus application - whether to use liquid or dry, as well as banding vs. broadcast application.

Learn how farmers can grow better crops with less fertilizer.

Brian and Darren discuss safety when sharing the road with farm equipment. They also talk about liquid vs. dry phosphorus as well as broadcast vs. banded application, and then what pre and post herbicides you could use in wheat.

Not nutrients, but plant hormones, play a crucial role in plant physiology and maintaining balance.

On the Hefty Farm autumn always ends with N. Brian and Darren explain why and how to apply nitrogen before winter.

Where do you keep your ag products when winter hits, what is the best way to plant wheat, and how much N should be applied in autumn? Plus, the noxious leafy spurge is the Weed of the Week, and the Heftys talk corn residue control.

Explore the rise of corn ethanol in the United States in this insightful episode of The Business of Agriculture. Prior to the Renewable Fuels Standard of 2004, corn ethanol was a niche market. Fast forward to today, and nearly 40% of U.S. corn production is dedicated to ethanol. Join host Damian ...

Find out how putting your fertility deeper in the ground can benefit your next crop and your bottom line.