Weather
The effects of Mother Nature are some of the most unpredictable parts of agriculture. Learn about the weather and climate, as well as how to mitigate the risks these forces bring.
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Insects Over the Winter | Ag PhD
Agronomists don't quite know how Brian makes it through the winter, but they do know how bugs do! The Hefty brothers explain.
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New Products and Tech in Wheat | Ag PhD
Golden opportunities await! The Heftys show you the Naturals and innovations that will transform your wheat fields in 2025.
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Row Spacing | Ag PhD
You can row your own way, to maximize your yields. The Heftys share all the science behind finding the optimal spacing in corn and beans.
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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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Herbicide Carryover | Ag PhD
It takes more than rain to know whether this season's product will hurt next season's crop. Brian and Darren share the checklist they use to determine carryover.
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Farmers Want Cold Winters | Ag PhD
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the yields are so delightful! Brian and Darren show why lower temperatures this winter can mean higher yields next year.
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Farmers Want Cold Winters, The Value of Zinc, 2025 Input Finance Offers | Ag PhD
As the mercury plummets, the Hefty brothers find a reason to smile. Plus we learn about the zinc link, and how to save $$$ on chem. The Weed of the Week is a weed of the wheat, and Darren talks corn planting applications.
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Fusarium Crown Rot | Ag PhD
It slowly and silently rots corn plants from within. The Heftys have the step-by-step knowledge to dispatch this yield stealer.
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Piling Corn | Ag PhD
Ever see piles of corn among piles of snow? The Hefty brothers give you the kernels of truth about this clever storage solution.
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Piling Corn, Fusarium Crown Rot, Soil Organic Matter | Ag PhD
What's up with grain piles in winter? How do you treat a tricky disease in your corn? How do you build soil health from the ground down? The Hefty brothers answer these questions, plus have tips for tackling toothed spurge, and fall-fix-ups on your tractor.
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Let It Snow | Ag PhD
Kids aren't the only ones who love a snow day! Darren Hefty explains how the white stuff keeps winter wheat farmers warm.
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Farming on the Contour, How to Fix High Soil pH, Corn Leaf Diseases | Ag PhD
In this episode, the Heftys save your hills from erosion, your soil from high pH, and your corn from disease. Plus, tips on a sneaky weed, and handling fall fertility with care.
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Farming on the Contour | Ag PhD
Curves ahead? The Hefty brothers show you how they use terraces to transform tough terrain.
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Cornstalk Grazing | Ag PhD
Curious about cows snacking in cornfields? The Hefty boys show why post-harvest is the perfect time for a bovine banquet.
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Cornstalk Grazing, Install Drain Tile Yourself, Fix Saline & Sodic Soil | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren answer your questions about why there are cattle in the cornfield, how to DIY tiling, and how to treat high-sodium & super-salty soils. The Weed of the Week is wild buckwheat, and Darren tries out the Soil Warrior Edge system.
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Install Drain Tile Yourself | Ag PhD
DIY drain tile? it's easier than you think, especially with experts Brian and Darren Hefty by your side.
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'Green Beans' | Ag PhD
Soybean farmers aim for gold, but sometimes get green. Darren Hefty explains why.
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Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
The best defense is sometimes the early one. The Hefty brothers show you how to get ahead of the game this fall.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer, Tile System Design, Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Fall is a great time to learn about the modern ways to apply fertility, draw up the best drain tile plan on your farm, and spray early pre-emerge weed control. Plus the Hefty brothers take out foxtail barley, and strip-till with Soil Warrior
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Cold Chem Storage | Ag PhD
Don't let the cold compromise your chemicals. Keep them winter-proof with these tips from Brian and Darren Hefty.
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Cold Chem Storage, Wheat Seeding Suggestions, Fall Nitrogen Management | Ag PhD
Where do you keep your ag products when winter hits, what is the best way to plant wheat, and how much N should be applied in autumn? Plus, the noxious leafy spurge is the Weed of the Week, and the Heftys talk corn residue control.
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Pesticide Bookkeeping, High Copper Amounts, A Planting Depth Experiment | Ag PhD
More "Crazy Trials" from Brian and Darren! What happens when you put too much copper down, or plant way too deep or shallow? Plus, tracking your inputs, wild four o'clock, and tile system maintenance.
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A Planting Depth Experiment | Ag PhD
The Hefty Research Farm planted corn and beans at .5, 2, and 4 inches. Brian and Darren bring you the highs and lows of their latest "Crazy Trial."
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Farmers Fight the Freeze | Ag PhD
Corn can't wear earmuffs and mittens, so farmers have to plan ahead for frosty weather. Darren Hefty explains how.