Ag PhD Ag Minute
5 Seasons
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.
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01:00Episode 1088
How Farmers Choose Their Crops
Episode 1088
Why don't farmers raise 10 different crops? Darren Hefty explains that weather, markets, and profits dictate what is raised across the US.
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01:00Episode 1087
Snow and Plants
Episode 1087
Darren Hefty explains how a blanket of snow can help perennial and winter annual plants.
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01:00Episode 1086
Super Weeds
Episode 1086
Are there "Super Weeds?" Darren Hefty explains why that term is false. Weeds like waterhemp have become harder to control; however, we are finding new ways to kill these Roundup resistant plants.
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01:00Episode 1085
Calcium and Magnesium
Episode 1085
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of testing for calcium and magnesium in soils.
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01:00Episode 1084
Diversification of Crops
Episode 1084
It's usually best to diversify your crops each year; Darren Hefty explains why.
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01:00Episode 1083
Grass Waterways
Episode 1083
Darren Hefty talks about the purpose of grass waterways in fields.
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01:00Episode 1232
Acid Soils
Episode 1232
Darren Hefty tells us how to identify and fix high pH on the farm.
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01:00Episode 1081
Youth in Agriculture
Episode 1081
Learn how young people can find careers in farming in a modern world.
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01:00Episode 1080
Late Fall Field Work
Episode 1080
From fertilizer applications to tillage to water management - farmers still have a lot to accomplish before winter.
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01:00Episode 1079
Fall Pasture Management
Episode 1079
Darren Hefty explains how farmers can keep pastures greener for cattle later in the season.
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01:00Episode 1077
Harvest Decisions
Episode 1077
Darren Hefty explains factors that farmers consider when deciding which fields to harvest first.
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01:00Episode 1076
Foam in Rivers
Episode 1076
Why do you occasionally see foam in rivers and streams? Darren Hefty explains the science behind this phenomenon and whether you should be alarmed by foamy waters.
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01:00Episode 1075
Gibberellic Acid
Episode 1075
Darren Hefty talks about the use of gibberellic acid in pastures.
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01:00Episode 1073
Fall Drought
Episode 1073
Darren Hefty talks about rainy vs. dry weather in the fall.
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01:00Episode 1072
Winter Annual Weeds
Episode 1072
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of controlling winter annual weeds in the fall.
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01:00Episode 1071
Grain Storage
Episode 1071
Darren Hefty explains how farmers keep grain in bins safe from insects and spoilage.
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01:00Episode 1070
Lawn and Garden Fertility
Episode 1070
Darren Hefty explains the importance of a good soil sampling program for fields as well as gardens and lawns.
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01:00Episode 1069
Weeds On Field Borders
Episode 1069
Darren Hefty explains why farmers sometimes control weeds on the edges of fields.
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01:00Episode 1068
Early Harvest
Episode 1068
Darren Hefty explains why corn harvest will likely be earlier than normal this year.
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01:00Episode 1067
Goss's Wilt
Episode 1067
Darren Hefty talks about a corn disease called Goss's Wilt.
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01:00Episode 1066
Hungry Plants
Episode 1066
Darren Hefty explains how farmers decide how much plant food, or fertilizer, to apply to fields.
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01:00Episode 1065
Cover Crops
Episode 1065
Darren Hefty talks about the use of cover crops after harvest.