Technology
Technology in agriculture is constantly expanding. With developments in advanced GPS systems, variable rate application, fleet management, data integration, automation, remote systems, and more, you won’t want to miss out on the latest developments.
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Piling Corn, Base Saturation Calcium, Tariffs and Product Price Advice | Ag PhD
Farming is a year-round effort to keep value where it belongs - in storage, in the soil, and always in the budget! The Weed of the Week is a weed of the wheat. And Iron Talk is about not letting your bushels slip away.
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New Tech To Measure Harvest Loss | Ag PhD
If you don't check, you don't know what you may be losing. Zach Hefty shows us the latest way to make sure your combine is not hurting your yield.
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Data Sharing and On-Farm Trials | Ag PhD
Have you ever wanted to share data with other farmers in your area? Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of meeting with other growers to share data and insight about on-farm trials, and ultimately, improve yield and profitability.
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The Farm Pickup | Ag PhD
The pickup truck has evolved to better benefit both farm and farmer! Ride shotgun with Zach Hefty as he takes the AGwagon for a spin.
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Subsurface vs Surface Drainage, Base Saturation K, Strip-Till Benefits | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers examine the soil with you this week - checking for water, potassium balance, and strips for next year's perfect seedbed. Plus they've got a viny Weed of the Week and an Iron Talk that Zach loves to drive.
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Strip-Till Benefits | Ag PhD
Farming the "middle ground" is what the Heftys do. There's so much good they can get done with fertility, soils, and seedbeds in one pass every fall.
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Automatic Sprayer Shut-Offs | Ag PhD
The smartest thing a sprayer can do is know when not to spray! Zach Hefty shows the tech that gets every drop where it needs to go.
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Improving Strip-Tillage | Ag PhD
The Heftys love farming on the strip! Zach introduces us to SoilWarrior's latest machine that's bigger, yet easier to drive.
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Grazing Corn Stalks, Fall Herbicide Application, Soil Tests & Yield Data| Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain why farmers sometimes let their cattle graze in cornfields after harvest. They also discuss ways to get the most out of fall-applied burndown and residual herbicides, and how to merge your soil test data to your yield data with the goal of improving your fertility program...
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Soil Tests & Yield Data | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain how combining your soil test data points to your yield points can help improve your fertility program and crop yield.
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Grass Strips in Fields | Ag PhD
On a farm, water will find a way, but what will it take along for the ride? Zach shows how smart farmers steer clear of soil erosion with the grass waterways.
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Prepping Your Tires for Harvest | Ag PhD
At harvest time, don't lose traction when it matters most. Zach Hefty keeps you rolling with these tire tips.
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Soybean Harvest Timing, Soil Test Precision, Fall Manure Application | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain how farmers decide when soybeans are ready to harvest. They also discuss soil sampling using smaller grids or zones to better address variability across fields, and how to get the most out of your fall manure applications.
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Soil Test Precision | Ag PhD
Learn about soil testing your fields using smaller sampling areas to optimize your fertility program.
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Yield Monitor, Winter Wheat Seed Treatments, How To Pull a Soil Sample | Ag PhD
Get the most out of your farm with the help of the Heftys: during harvest, before plant, and when nothing is growing at all! The Weed of the Week is sly but slayable, and an Iron Talk that takes a turn for the better.
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The Yield Monitor | Ag PhD
A combine can collect far more than grain! The Hefty brothers show how this cutting-edge tech makes the invisible visible.
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How Many Seeds Do Farmers Plant? | Ag PhD
Corn fields may vary by 20,000 plants every acre! Zach Hefty explains why less is more and more is less on certain fields.
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End the Green Bridge, Bin Fan Controls, Very Late Fungicide Sprayings | Ag PhD
From pre-plant, to late season, and into your bins, the Heftys really help you get your best yields. Plus they help with a doggone weed, and Zach takes the sprayer for a spin in Iron Talk.
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Bin Fan Controls | Ag PhD
It's a small buy that can yield big results - and profits. Brian and Darren explain all the reasons why they've been fans of this technology.
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Front vs Rear Boom Sprayers | Ag PhD
Do you like keeping your eyes on the prize, or your cab out of the mist? Zach Hefty walks you through the trade-offs.
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Spray Drone Answers | Ag PhD
Zach Hefty answers some common questions about the spray drone that is used on the farm.
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Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren may disagree on some uses of satellite images, but both agree that it's valuable new technology that every farmer should utilize.
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In-Season Soil Testing | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the benefit of soil testing in-season - not only for nitrate, but for all nutrients.
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Stand Counts, Protein in Wheat, Spray Drones | Ag PhD
Find out how and why farmers "count the stand" shortly after planting. Brian and Darren discuss nitrogen application for more protein in your wheat, and share experiences and advice on making applications with spray drones.