Seed
Successful results at harvest start with the seeds that get put in the ground. Watch here for everything about seed. From hybrid and variety selection to seed treatments and genetics, AcresTV is your seed central.
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Corn Planting Population | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss things to consider when increasing or decreasing your corn planting population.
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Crop Rotation, Spray Water Quality, Corn Planting Population | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain why farmers alternate which crops they plant, why the quality of the water you use for spraying is important, and things to consider when increasing or decreasing your corn planting population.
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Is it Nature or is It Nurture? | The Granary
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 ...
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2x2 Placement of Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Don't overflow your furrow. Darren explains how the Heftys keep the fert off the seed.
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Ag PhD Soybean Workshop, Comparing the Top Corn Traits, Burning Residue | Ag PhD
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.
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Comparing the Top Corn Traits | Ag PhD
Which seed will you choose in 2025? Brian and Darren Hefty describe in detail the pros and cons of all the best new corn traits.
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Ag PhD Naturals Workshop, Herbicide Carryover, Not Too Late to Prepay | Ag PhD
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.
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Seed TLC | Ag PhD
Ensure your seeds reach their full potential, with a gentle touch. Darren Hefty shows you how small changes in seed handling can lead to bigger yields in your soybeans.
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The Value of Zinc | Ag PhD
It's a friend to phosphorus and a micronutrient must-have. The Hefty brothers remind you to think zinc at plant and all through the year.
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Less Seed, More Bushels? | Ag PhD
How can planting less actually give you more? Join agronomist Darren Hefty as he does the math.
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Four Benefits of Strip-Till | Ag PhD
Strip tillage has been a game changer on the Hefty farm. Darren counts down the reasons why.
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Wheat Seeding Suggestions | Ag PhD
It all starts with the seed. The Heftys help you unlock higher yields with these smart planting tips for wheat.
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Corn Planting Population Trials | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the results of their corn population trials, from 10,000 plants per acre to 80.000 plants per acre.
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Harvest Loss | Ag PhD
Every grain counts! The Hefty brothers explain how farmers measure and minimize what's left behind in their fields.
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Taking a Stand Count | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain why the newest tool in your farm shop could be... the hula hoop?
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Planter Disc Openers & Row Cleaners Product Overview | C & B
There are many components on a planter, and making sure those parts are well maintained and working properly is important to your overall farming operation. In this video, C & B parts manager Jeff Bruner takes a closer look at planter disc openers and row cleaners - critical tools for efficient p...
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Increase Soybean Populations | Ag PhD
More seeds per row can help your profits grow. The Hefty brothers explain the benefits of planting more soybeans per acre in certain spots.
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Tillering Grasses, Increase Soybean Population, Breaking Yield Plateaus | Ag PhD
The Heftys talk about a bushy phenomenon in crops, why you should plant soybeans the opposite way you do corn, and tricks to get higher yield numbers. The Weed of the Week is Amazon sprangletop, and we've got a greasy Iron Talk.
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An Inside Look at Monier Seed Cleaning Facility // Dirt Poor Episode 6
Dive into the heart of agriculture with us as we explore a vital yet often overlooked part of the farming process. Join Grayce and Gavin on an exclusive tour of Monier Seed’s cleaning facility, where we uncover the intricate steps taken to ensure the purity and quality of seeds before they make t...
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Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss various product categories you should include in your soybean seed treatment.
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Seed-to-Soil Contact, Insecticide Options, Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain the importance of getting soil packed tightly around seed when planting. They also discuss various insecticide products you could use besides pyrethroids, and what products you should include in your soybean seed treatment.
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Corn Leafing Out Underground | Ag PhD
Keep your corn and your profits from getting stuck in the soil. The Hefty brothers outline 10 factors to consider.
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Frost After Planting | Ag PhD
A late spring frost can hurt some crops more than others. Darren Hefty lays out the cold hard truth in today's Ag Minute.
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Germinator Closing Wheel | Ag PhD
They say "don't reinvent the wheel," but one farmer did just that, and it could improve your seed-to-soil contact. Darren tells you how.