Grass waterways are the natural way to save soil after a rain. Darren Hefty explains how these little patches can have a big impact.

If you ever wondered what farmers do with their fields between crops, Darren Hefty has got you covered.

Wildfire smoke reduces the sunlight reaching Temple's crop. Kevin Matthews surveys the damage from golf-ball sized hail. Matt Miles gets stuck on a pipe. Tune in to Episode 9 of the XtremeAg Show.

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For farmers, a little foresight can go a long way. Darren Hefty explains how stocking up early pays off later.

The Hefty brothers explain the science behind crop growth, why plants can fail to grow out of the soil, and how to spray your way to clean fields for planting. A smartweed is the Weed of the Week. And Iron Talk spotlights Morton Buildings.

Why does grass grow faster in warmer weather? The Heftys explain how this natural plant hormone can be used to regulate crop growth.

The Hefty brothers take a deep dive into your spray tank water: what to put in and what to keep out.

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

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.

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 much more to consider when adding manure right before planting. The Hefty brothers inject their advice into this complicated situation.

Get your cultivator in shape before you head to the field this spring. Darren says check for worn sweeps, wheel compaction, and residue issues.

The Heftys explain the three factors leading to disease in plants, and how this knowledge can help you have a healthier harvest.

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.

When should a cover crop be terminated? Darren Hefty helps you uncover the truth about these useful non-cash crops.

If you have a salty field, Brian and Darren say that you can fix it. They tell you the three things to do to get that excess salt out of your soil.

2023 was a dry year. Now what? Darren Hefty offers advice on how to prepare the soil and fertility after a season of drought.

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?

How do the Hefty boys raise their corn? Brian and Darren provide a detailed explanation of what they do, from fall soil testing to late summer fungicides.

SOS - Saving our soils. Brian and Darren explain the modern ways farmers keep the dirt in the field.

Darren Hefty explains why farmers may like having some snow on their crops.

It might sound like cold comfort, but frosty weather can be advantageous for your farm? Darren Hefty uncovers the benefits of cold days in today's Ag Minute.

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.