A companion piece to Ag PhD, the Ag Minute is a weekly 60-second vignette designed to provide a quick burst of insight into how and why farmers do what they do.
Darren talks about various impacts that bugs can have on crops.
Darren Hefty tells us how farmers manage crop nutrients throughout the season. You have to feed your plants before they feed you.
Darren talks about natural weed control with good crop canopy.
Darren talks birds in your fields. He has a non-harmful way to keep the pheasants from stealing your just planted seeds.
Find out how farmers plan ahead in the face of adverse conditions.
Soil sampling and less frequent watering can turn your yard into the lush lawn you've always wanted.
Darren Hefty talks about when to apply weed control products to your lawn.
Darren Hefty tells us why farmers try to have their all corn plants come out of the ground at the exact same time.
Learn how farmers deal with cooler weather during planting time.
Darren explains various ways that farmers can maximize grass growth in their pastures.
Learn how farmers and homeowners alike can use gypsum to improve soils.
See why farmers can benefit from an early spring warm-up.
Darren explains the importance of having ample fertility as well as water for plants.
Learn how farmers keep cattle healthy when grass may not have the nutrients they need.
What is the "edge effect"? Darren Hefty explains how corn plants may grow more than one ear when they receive more sunlight.
Darren Hefty explains how modern planting equipment successfully plants in last year's crop residue.
Darren talks about the challenges of controlling weeds in no-till fields.
How do roots know where to go? Darren Hefty discusses the science of plant root growth in today's Ag Minute.
Darren Hefty explains how drain tile works in the spring vs. the fall.
Soybeans are becoming more popular than ever. Unfortunately, many seed companies are reporting some poor germination tests on bean seed this year.
Darren Hefty explains why livestock are raised in buildings instead of outdoors.
