Every grain counts! The Hefty brothers explain how farmers measure and minimize what's left behind in their fields.

Brian and Darren explain why the newest tool in your farm shop could be... the hula hoop?

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...

More seeds per row can help your profits grow. The Hefty brothers explain the benefits of planting more soybeans per acre in certain spots.

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.

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...

Brian and Darren discuss various product categories you should include in your soybean seed treatment.

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.

Keep your corn and your profits from getting stuck in the soil. The Hefty brothers outline 10 factors to consider.

A late spring frost can hurt some crops more than others. Darren Hefty lays out the cold hard truth in today's Ag Minute.

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.

Brian and Darren untangle the types of roots competing with crops. They explain why the quality of the water in your spray tank matters, and how to know the right time to plant. Windgrass is this week's weed, and Iron Talk introduces a new planter innovation.

How early should you plant? Do you check soil moisture, the temperature, or a calendar? The Heftys tell you exactly what they do.

Getting a great stand takes more than having your planter indicators all at the same number. Brian and Darren have some good ideas to help you stop uneven planting before the seed sees the soil.

There is more than one variety of corn plant in each field. Darren Hefty talks about the pesty reason farmers scatter different seeds on each cornfield.

This episode covers the three conditions needed for diseased crops, how to get consistent seed depth before and during planting, and what to watch out for when applying late manure. The Weed of the Week is the tough meadow anemone. And Darren goes over cultivator maintenance in Iron Talk.

Darren Hefty explains how seed size can affect a plant's germination and growth in different conditions.

The Imiflex forage sorghum from Advanta Seeds is ready to be chopped and we got some great footage with a drone. Also, are you a gatekeeper to agriculture or a gate-getter?

In this episode the Hefty brothers talk about the temperatures seeds sprout, a three-tiered plan to stop salty soils, and what's the priority on a brand new field. The Weed of the Week is waterpod, plus Darren explains CTIS in Iron Talk.

Seed companies provide results for how many plants grow out of a hundred. This is done at a warm temperature, but what about planting in cooler temps?

Brian and Darren explain how you can get good plant growth when seeds germinate with cold water in the soil, how to do some basic soil test conversions, and how to get great weed control in your grain sorghum fields.

Find out how growers help plants thrive after germinating with cold water in the soil.

The Hefty brothers discuss what a farmer can wield with a good yield map, the best practices with the micronutrient copper, and the process for buying supplies overwinter. Plus the Weed of the Week is prostrate vervain, and an Iron Talk on reasons and solutions for fallen corn.

Yield maps not only tell you how you did this year, it's a tool for next season too. Brian and Darren help you turn those colorful diagrams into fertility and planting solutions.