Ag PhD Farm Basics

Ag PhD Farm Basics

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In these Farm Basics segments taken from Ag PhD, Brian and Darren Hefty present on-farm topics to a non-farming audience, peeling back the curtain with down-to-earth explanations that help viewers achieve a better understanding of the truth of agriculture.

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Ag PhD Farm Basics
  • Time Of Day For Harvest | Ag PhD

    Episode 1432

    Brian and Darren talk about the reasons why farmers harvest at different times of the day.

  • Lift Stations | Ag PhD

    Episode 1431

    When gravity won't do the job, these machines will. The Hefty boys explain how farm fields have sump pumps too!

  • Partially Harvested Fields | Ag PhD

    Episode 1430

    Brian and Darren explain why you sometimes see crop left in fields during harvest.

  • Reduce Erosion | Ag PhD

    Episode 1429

    It's dirty work, but someone's gotta do it. The Heftys explain the ground rules when it comes to saving soils.

  • Why Farmers Make Bales | Ag PhD

    Episode 1428

    Learn about the various reasons that farmers make bales.

  • Dig a Root Pit | Ag PhD

    Episode 1427

    Growing corn hides deep secrets. The Hefty brothers say aim low to unearth them.

  • Using Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD

    Episode 1426

    Brian and Darren discuss the uses of satellite imagery on the farm.

  • Apical Dominance | Ag PhD

    Episode 1425

    From vertical to voluminous! Brian and Darren explain why farmers sometimes sacrifice height for a heftier harvest.

  • Fenceline Care | Ag PhD

    Episode 1424

    The Hefty brothers explain the importance of controlling weeds and insects along fencelines.

  • Banding vs Broadcasting | Ag PhD

    Episode 1423

    Line it up or let it loose? The Heftys dig into how placement affects the green in the field and in the wallet.

  • 2025 Ag PhD Field Day | Ag PhD

    Episode 1422

    Brian and Darren invite you to come to the Ag PhD Field Day on Thursday, July 31, 2025 on their farm near Baltic, SD.

  • Spot Spraying | Ag PhD

    Episode 1421

    Sometimes, farmers can do more with less. The Hefty brothers show you how.

  • Crop Canopy | Ag PhD

    Episode 1420

    Brian and Darren discuss the importance of having a crop that shades out the soil between the rows.

  • The Water Table | Ag PhD

    Episode 1419

    Farmers don't just put food on the table - they also have to manage the one beneath our feet! The Hefty boys help you navigate the hidden underground ocean.

  • How 2,4-D and Dicamba Work | Ag PhD

    Episode 1418

    Brian and Darren explain how herbicides like 2,4-D and dicamba kill weeds.

  • 2025 Scouting & Scholarships | Ag PhD

    Episode 1417

    Join the Heftys as they help grow the future of farming. Everyone is welcome to attend this hands-on free event on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

  • Short Corn | Ag PhD

    Episode 1416

    Brian and Darren discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of having shorter corn plants.

  • Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD

    Episode 1415

    From space to soil, new tech is helping farmers unearth key insights. The Heftys say the future of farming is in software like VRAFY.

  • Herbicide Resistance | Ag PhD

    Episode 1414

    Brian and Darren explain how weeds can become resistant to herbicides.

  • Products From Soybeans | Ag PhD

    Episode 1413

    From one small bean comes endless possibilities. Brian and Darren Hefty share how the future is built on this magical legume.

  • 2025 Ag PhD Field Day | Ag PhD

    Episode 1412

    Brian and Darren invite you to attend the Ag PhD Field Day on July 31, 2025.

  • Row Cleaners | Ag PhD

    Episode 1411

    A planter does a lot more than plant seed. Today Brian and Darren show us the tool at the front of every planter pushing debris out of the way.

  • Biological and Natural Products | Ag PhD

    Episode 1410

    Brian and Darren talk about harnessing nature to benefit crops.

  • Ag PhD Scouting & Scholarships 2025 | Ag PhD

    Episode 1409

    Spend a day in the field, learning farming with Brian and Darren on June 28, 2025. Plus they'll award over 100 college scholarships. Register at agphd.com.