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 1189
Composting on the Farm | Ag PhD
Episode 1189
Darren Hefty talks about how the world is turning what was once considered waste, into a natural way to feed future crops.
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01:00Episode 1188
Fall Tillage | Ag PhD
Episode 1188
Darren Hefty talks about various reasons that farmers are out tilling fields in the fall.
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01:00Episode 1187
Piles o' Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1187
Why is grain sometimes seen sitting in huge piles? Darren Hefty helps you get to the bottom of it in today's Ag Minute.
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01:00Episode 1186
Fertilizer Rates | Ag PhD
Episode 1186
There are many things you cannot control when growing plants, but you can control how much plant food you apply. Darren explains how farmers decide how much fertilizer to put on their fields.
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01:00Episode 1185
Fallen Late-Season Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1185
Darren Hefty talks tipsy harvest corn in today's Ag Minute.
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01:00Episode 1184
Late Night Harvest | Ag PhD
Episode 1184
Darren Hefty explains why you'll sometimes see farmers harvesting through the night.
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01:00Episode 1333
Shatter Loss | Ag PhD
Episode 1333
Why are soybeans harvested so quickly? In this Ag Minute, Darren Hefty explains why a timely harvest prevents shatter loss due to weather, drying, and disease.
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01:00Episode 1182
Fall Lady Beetle Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1182
Find out how to stop lady beetles from invading your home or shop this fall.
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01:00Episode 1181
Corn Residue | Ag PhD
Episode 1181
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01:00Episode 1180
Deep Tillage | Ag PhD
Episode 1180
Darren Hefty explains why farmers sometimes till a little deeper in their fields.
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01:00Episode 1179
What is Different About Silage Harvest? | Ag PhD
Episode 1179
Chopping silage isn't the same as harvesting for corn kernels. Darren Hefty explains what goes into raising this crop used for livestock feed.
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01:00Episode 1178
Fall Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1178
09/17/23 Ag MInute #1178
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01:00Episode 1177
Why Is There Foam In Rivers? | Ag PhD
Episode 1177
Bubble trouble? What causes the foam you sometimes see in rivers? Darren Hefty explains the likely cause of this foamy phenomenon.
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01:00Episode 1176
Farmers Are Environmentalists | Ag PhD
Episode 1176
Darren talks about why American farmers care about and protect the land they farm on.
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01:00Episode 1175
Late Summer Insects | Ag PhD
Episode 1175
It's never too late for uninvited dinner guests to feast on your harvest. Darren Hefty reminds you stay vigilant for late-season pests.
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01:00Episode 1174
Gypsum Fertilizer and Drywall | Ag PhD
Episode 1174
Learn about the possibility of using drywall waste as farm fertilizer.
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01:00Episode 1173
A Wind Workout | Ag PhD
Episode 1173
Darren Hefty talks about a useful way Mother Nature prepares corn for the future.
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01:00Episode 1172
Weeds On Field Borders | Ag PhD
Episode 1172
Darren explains why farmers sometimes control weeds around their fields.
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01:00Episode 1171
Hot Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1171
Plants like it hot. Darren Hefty explains how crops can thrive in extreme heat.
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01:00Episode 1170
Acres Of Pasture Per Cow | Ag PhD
Episode 1170
Learn how farmers and ranchers maximize grass production in pastures.
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01:00Episode 1169
Dew Does Good | Ag PhD
Episode 1169
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.
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01:00Episode 1168
Benefits From Rain | Ag PhD
Episode 1168
Darren Hefty explains how rain really benefits plants.
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01:00Episode 1167
Corn Rootworm | Ag PhD
Episode 1167
This is the most damaging bug to corn and he's hard to discover until it's too late. Darren Hefty explains how the science of Bt's help stop rootworms.
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01:00Episode 1166
Soybeans in Jeopardy | Ag PhD
Episode 1166
Darren Hefty talks about the stress that soybean plants endure during the growing season.