Brian and Darren discuss the importance of boron for your crops.as well as different testing and application methods.

The Hefty brothers talk about saving you money at the register, planting more soybean seeds per acre, and the tricks to getting the most out of your phosphorus. Also, the Weed of the Week is perennial sow thistle, and the hot topic in Iron Talk is engine coolants.

Phosphorus can be a complicated primary nutrient to test for and balance. Don't fear, Brian and Darren clear up the confusion for you, and help you get your amounts just right.

The Mississippi River is low and that’s causing shipping problems for Agriculture. Mark Milam with Independent Commodity Intelligence Services joins Damian to discuss issues of transportation, supply, and distribution of fertilizer for crop year 2024.

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There are many things you cannot control when growing plants, but you can control how much plant food you apply. Darren explains how farmers decide how much fertilizer to put on their fields.

Brian and Darren explain how farmers use technology to apply the proper rates of fertilizer across a field, how to identify and fix a sodic soil, and factors to consider when buying seed corn for next season.

The Hefty brothers explain how farmers use technology to apply fertilizer only where it is needed.

Find out what to look for on your soil test to see if you have a sodic soil, and steps you can take to fix the soil in the long term.

In this episode, Brian and Darren Hefty talk about: how to make all that winter precipitation work for you in the spring, how much Ca you need in your soil, and how to strip-till in a field thick with stalks and leaves. The Weed is roughstalk bluegrass, and protecting your bulk chemicals is the I...

Is a field ever too full of stalks and leaves to properly strip-till? The Hefty brothers say no. They share their advice from 20 years of planting in the black line.

If your base/sat Ca is not between 60-80% your soil structure is suffering say Brian and Darren. This secondary nutrient needs to be in balance with the other elements found in your field.

Learn how biotechnology and Golden Rice are saving lives, what levels of magnesium you should have in your soils, and how to have great weed control in the spring by spraying residual herbicides in the fall.

Learn why proper magnesium levels are important for your soils and your plants, and how to balance Mg with other nutrients.

Brian and Darren help you to identify and repair the compacted parts of your fields, and tell you how to prevent this pressing problem in the future.

It's all about balance in your soil and that's never more true then when looking at K. Potassium is maybe your crop's most important nutrient say the Heftys - you need to have the exact right amount.

The Hefty brothers talk about how water's always flowing on or below your soil, how to handle compacted soil, and how to determine the right amount of K to have in your soil. The Weed of the Week is the evasive Russian knapweed, and Darren talks Demco grain carts.

Tissue sampling can be a powerful diagnostic tool. Pulling samples on a regular basis can help you stay ahead of potential issues that have yet to visually reveal themselves. It may also allow the opportunity to take corrective action in a timely manner. But, this tool must be handled properly.

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Your crops are at the mercy of Mother Nature. As the season progresses, environmental conditions can stress your plants in various ways. Determining the proper response to these stresses in-season can be a challenge.

In this Back 2 Basics video, Brad and Ryan discuss weather and environmental is...

Two of the most important considerations when it comes to applying fertilizer are placement and timing.

For crops to reach their full potential, plant nutrition needs to have efficiency and maximum availability, regardless of how or when it is applied.

This Back 2 Basics video takes a closer l...

When plants come up short in micros like B, Cu or Mo, it can have negative effects in numerous processes within the plant - as well as an impact on harvest. But what are those processes? What does it looks like? And, most important, what can we do about it?

In this Back 2 Basics video, Brad and ...

Micronutrients may not be needed in large quantities to achieve optimal plant health, however, they cannot be overlooked if you are looking to maximize yields. Deficiencies of micronutrients like zinc, manganese and iron can significantly effect plant development throughout the season - and yield...

While primary nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are widely recognized as essential for plant growth, the secondary nutrients, calcium, magnesium and sulfur, are equally important. Unfortunately, secondary nutrient deficiencies can be difficult to identify and manage. But, we're...

Potassium is a critical nutrient for plant growth, playing a key role in photosynthesis, water uptake and overall plant health. Insufficient levels of this nutrient can have serious consequences for the health of your crop.

In this Back 2 Basics video, Brad and Ryan discuss potassium management ...

Phosphorus is a vital nutrient for plant growth and development and is a key component of DNA and cell membranes. Every farmer should follow best practices with this primary nutrient to prevent deficiencies throughout the season.

In this Back 2 Basics video, Brad and Ryan discuss phosphorus bes...