In this episode of The Granary, things get real—and a little rowdy—as host Damian Mason sits down with XtremeAg’s Chad Henderson, Temple Rhodes, and Kelly Garrett to tackle the big question: What Are You Gonna Do In This Tough Farm Economy? With grain prices dropping, input costs soaring, and equ...

All seed treatments are not created equal. Brian and Darren explore all the latest innovations to help you plant with confidence this spring.

The Hefty brothers help you get tuned up for spring with: an excellent drought data source, a primer on feeding your seeds, and all about how to transition from cover to cash crops. Plus a foxy foe is this week's weed, and planter equipment tips in Iron Talk.

Sprouting seeds have nutrient needs, but in-furrow fertility is fiddly. The Hefty boys help you with all your spring soil, seed, and salt concerns.

Early to field, increases the yield. Agronomist Darren Hefty tells you what wise farmers look for before they start planting.

Find out how to have a successful corn crop if you want to plant early.

Brian and Darren discuss how plants protect themselves naturally through allelopathy, how to successfully plant corn early this season, and how you can avoid herbicide carryover issues.

Class is in session, as the Heftys give lessons on the water beneath your feet, the chemistry in your sprayer, and the best way to get a head start on your beans. Plus wheat is a weed this week, and Darren shows us around the Hefty Morton farm shop.

Itchin' to get those beans in the field? The Heftys share what you need to know to get sowing sooner.

Brian and Darren discuss things to consider when increasing or decreasing your corn planting population.

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.

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 ...

Don't overflow your furrow. Darren explains how the Heftys keep the fert off the seed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How can planting less actually give you more? Join agronomist Darren Hefty as he does the math.

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

It all starts with the seed. The Heftys help you unlock higher yields with these smart planting tips for wheat.

Brian and Darren discuss the results of their corn population trials, from 10,000 plants per acre to 80.000 plants per acre.

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?