Darren Hefty explains why farmers and ranchers sometimes restrict cattle from grazing all over a pasture.

Darren Hefty talks about the importance of ground beetles, pirate bugs, and lady bugs for crop fields.

Darren Hefty talks about how to prevent damage from the emerald ash borer.

Darren Hefty explains how and when to control dandelions in your lawn.

Darren Hefty talks about how farmers find the food plants need to grow.

Darren Hefty talks about the role that soil microbes play in helping plants grow.

Darren Hefty explains how you can improve your lawn by doing a soil test.

Darren Hefty talks about the things a farmer may consider when deciding to replant a crop.

Darren Hefty talks about the influence and risk of getting crops planted too late.

Darren Hefty explains why watering your lawn too often can be bad for your grass - it's all about deep healthy root growth.

Darren Hefty explains factors that influence a farmer's decision of when to plant corn.

Darren Hefty explains how floods can negatively affect soils.

Darren Hefty explains how a cool spring can affect the decisions farmers make at planting time.

Darren Hefty explains why planters have attachments called "row cleaners".

Darren Hefty explains a few ways that farmers maintain the fertility and grass growth in their pastures.

Darren Hefty explains how farmers are actually getting more yield with planting fewer seeds.

Darren Hefty explains why seeds are often coated with many seed treatments before planting.

Darren Hefty talks about the importance of the the acidity of all soils.

Darren Hefty explains how farmers and ranchers care for their animals during extreme weather. He explains how facilities are built to provide animals shelter and what they need to remain healthy.

Darren Hefty explains how a blanket of snow can benefit crops over the winter.

In this week's Ag Minute, Darren Hefty explains how salt interacts with plants and how it can help or hurt their growth.

Darren Hefty explains the relationship between water in the soil and a plant's ability to take in nutrients.

Darren Hefty explains how soil has to be prepped in order to plant the seed for the upcoming season properly. He discusses what plants need in order to grow, and how proper planting sets farmers up for a successful harvest in the fall.

Darren Hefty explains how paying attention to the little things can make a good soil great.