Ag PhD Farm Basics
4 Seasons
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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03:32Episode 1436
What Is Fertilizer? | Ag PhD
Episode 1436
Brian and Darren talk about the difference between fertilizer and chemicals.
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03:30Episode 1435
Residue Breakdown | Ag PhD
Episode 1435
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03:08Episode 1434
Winter Annual Crops | Ag PhD
Episode 1434
Brian and Darren discuss winter survival of crops (and weeds!)
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02:53Episode 1433
Fall Lawn Care | Ag PhD
Episode 1433
Weeds don't wait 'til spring to cause trouble in your backyard - they're already plotting underground! The Hefty boys show you how to stop the invasion before it begins.
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04:05Episode 1432
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.
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02:43Episode 1431
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!
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03:24Episode 1430
Partially Harvested Fields | Ag PhD
Episode 1430
Brian and Darren explain why you sometimes see crop left in fields during harvest.
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04:29Episode 1429
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.
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04:55Episode 1428
Why Farmers Make Bales | Ag PhD
Episode 1428
Learn about the various reasons that farmers make bales.
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03:32Episode 1427
Dig a Root Pit | Ag PhD
Episode 1427
Growing corn hides deep secrets. The Hefty brothers say aim low to unearth them.
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03:22Episode 1426
Using Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD
Episode 1426
Brian and Darren discuss the uses of satellite imagery on the farm.
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03:30Episode 1425
Apical Dominance | Ag PhD
Episode 1425
From vertical to voluminous! Brian and Darren explain why farmers sometimes sacrifice height for a heftier harvest.
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04:50Episode 1424
Fenceline Care | Ag PhD
Episode 1424
The Hefty brothers explain the importance of controlling weeds and insects along fencelines.
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03:52Episode 1423
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.
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01:58Episode 1422
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.
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04:39Episode 1421
Spot Spraying | Ag PhD
Episode 1421
Sometimes, farmers can do more with less. The Hefty brothers show you how.
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03:30Episode 1420
Crop Canopy | Ag PhD
Episode 1420
Brian and Darren discuss the importance of having a crop that shades out the soil between the rows.
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05:16Episode 1419
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.
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04:21Episode 1418
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.
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02:08Episode 1417
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.
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04:47Episode 1416
Short Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1416
Brian and Darren discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of having shorter corn plants.
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04:28Episode 1415
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.
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04:04Episode 1414
Herbicide Resistance | Ag PhD
Episode 1414
Brian and Darren explain how weeds can become resistant to herbicides.
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03:34Episode 1413
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.