The Hefty brothers talk flowers and pods in beans, what exactly to put down on wheat, and how two months of late oats save the soil. The Weed of the Week is horsenettle. And Iron Talk is buzzing with bees.

The Hefty brothers are planting oats but not hauling oats. Fall seeded non-cash crops are good for your soil in so many ways.

Darren describes how the Hefty's control insects on the farm without impacting the pollinators.

Darren Hefty talks about a useful way Mother Nature prepares corn for the future.

In Polk County, Nebraska hail and green snap took a toll on the corn crop.

Much needed rainfall has allowed corn crops to survive from intense heat waves.

“It was surprising to me how much growth we got. I thought maybe it would be short and tassel out, but it actually got some pretty good hei...

The Hefty brothers explain how soybeans benefit from rain in August.

If you want to have better quality grain you have to have the right food all year for your crop. Brian and Darren Hefty talk about achieving high-yield and high-protein wheat, plus corn and beans.

Plants like it hot. Darren Hefty explains how crops can thrive in extreme heat.

The Hefty Brothers discuss how the weather can effect your lawn, how to increase your yield and quality of your wheat, and how they control corn diseases on their farm. Plus they talk buffalobur and windrowers.

Different grasses do better in different weather. The Hefty brothers talk about the importance of grass seed mixes to keep your yard green through the entire growing season.

In a matter of six weeks, parts of central and eastern Nebraska transitioned from battling severely dry conditions to receiving timely, consistent rainfall.

Becca Monroe, owner of West Mill Flowers near Raymond, said the rainfall allowed her cut flower crop to bloom and flourish for all of her s...

It's another dry year. Brian and Darren Hefty discuss hybrids, planting, fertility, and more to help your crop survive the heat.

Brian and Darren talk about nutrients for trees, how to prepare for lack of rain, and why the mites do well in the drought. The Weed of the Week is common knotweed and Iron Talk is about slowing down your sprayer.

Darren Hefty addresses the weather, the pH, and especially the speed of your ground rig to help you get the most out of your fungicide sprayings.

Dew has more of purpose than to get your feet soaked in the morning. Join Darren Hefty as he explains the critical importance of dew in your yard and on crops.

Darren Hefty explains how rain really benefits plants.

Those little purple flowers on soybean plants are triggered by the summer solstice. The Hefty brothers talk about this critical stage of development in today's Farm Basics.

Brian and Darren Hefty talk about why June 21st is significant in soybeans, plus a great new way to study your fields, and what is being done to stop the latest corn disease headed your way. The Weed of the Week is smallflower buttercup. And state of the art farm shops are shown.

Darren Hefty explains how trees suffer through droughts like all other plants.

Air inversions are a common weather phenomenon that prevents the normal upwards movement of gasses, which as Darren explains, that's a dangerous time to spray your crops. Learn how you can see, hear, and smell air inversions.

There are three ways farmers help preserve precious soil from disappearing. Darren Hefty says now erosion is not as bad as it once was.

After a long snowy winter and spring, planting can be a challenge. Darren Hefty gives three tips for planting into cold soils.

This week we're coming to you from downtown Lincoln as we get an inside look at the 2023 Nebraska State FFA Convention. Land values in Nebraska continue to rise. UNL Ag Systems Economist Jim Jansen shares the latest numbers with us. We also have the latest updates on the markets and weather. Plus...

So much to do on the farm! The tasks may change through the year, but Darren tells us that there is always something that needs to be done right now.