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
  • Liquid vs. Dry Fertilizer | Ag PhD

    Episode 1186

    Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the reasons why a farmer may choose to use a liquid vs. dry formulation of a fertilizer or plant nutrient.

  • Ag PhD Young Farmers Field Day

    Episode 1185

    Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the Ag PhD Young Farmers Field Day, happening later in 2021.

  • 2021 Ag PhD Winter Workshops

    Episode 1184

    Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the upcoming 2021 Ag PhD Winter Workshops.

  • Seed Germination Test | Ag PhD

    Episode 1183

    The Hefty brothers explain two different germination tests that farmers may look at when deciding which seeds to plant and when to plant them.

  • Broadcast vs. Banding | Ag PhD

    Episode 1182

    The Hefty brothers explain two common methods of applying fertilizer and crop protection products to fields.

  • Freeze-Thaw Effect | Ag PhD

    Episode 1181

    The Hefty brothers explain how the freeze-thaw effect in colder climates can benefit farmers.

  • How Farmers Reduce Erosion | Ag PhD

    Episode 1180

    Darren and Brian Hefty discuss various farming practices that can reduce soil erosion in crop fields.

  • Fenceline Management | Ag PhD

    Episode 1179

    The Hefty brothers explain why there are sometimes fences between fields, and how they may choose to control weeds along them.

  • Controlled Traffic in Fields | Ag PhD

    Episode 1178

    Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers minimize soil compaction by controlling traffic patterns in fields.

  • Plant Growth Hormones | Ag PhD

    Episode 1177

    The Hefty brothers talk about several plant growth hormones that farmers sometimes use, and one that you could also use in your lawn.

  • Spray Drift and Volatility | Ag PhD

    Episode 1176

    Darren and Brian explain the difference between spray drift and volatility, and how farmers can avoid problems when making spray applications.

  • Farming at Night | Ag PhD

    Episode 1175

    Darren and Brian Hefty explain why farmers sometimes work in their fields after dark, and how modern technology allows farmers to stay safe when working through the night.

  • Chopping Corn Heads | Ag PhD

    Episode 1174

    Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the success they've had by using chopping corn heads to manage residue at harvest.

  • Herbicide Modes of Action | Ag PhD

    Episode 1173

    Darren and Brian Hefty explain why farmers use different categories of herbicides, or "modes of action", when controlling weeds in crop fields.

  • How Do Farmers Know When to Harvest? | Ag PhD

    Episode 1172

    The Hefty brothers discuss factors that influence a farmer's decision of when to harvest their crops.

  • Why Do Farmers Rotate Crops? | Ag PhD

    Episode 1171

    Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the reasons why farmers alternate, or rotate, which crops they plant on their farm.

  • Nitrogen Stabilizers | Ag PhD

    Episode 1170

    Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers protect water quality and their fertilizer investment by using nitrogen stabilizers to keep nitrogen in their fields and out of the water supply.

  • Yield Monitors and Yield Maps | Ag PhD

    Episode 1169

    Yield monitors and yield maps are invaluable in modern farming. The Hefty brothers explain how farmers utilize this technology to constantly improve their crops.

  • Grain Bin Safety | Ag PhD

    Episode 1168

    Brian and Darren Hefty talk about the risks of entering a grain bin, and safety measures you should take to avoid an accident.

  • Nitrate and Water Quality | Ag PhD

    Episode 1167

    Darren and Brian Hefty explain how farmers keep fertilizer in their fields and out of the water supply.

  • Ethanol - Food vs. Fuel | Ag PhD

    Episode 1166

    The Hefty brothers discuss how field corn is put to use for ethanol as well as animal feed.

  • What Causes Foam in Rivers? | Ag PhD

    Episode 1165

    The Hefty brothers explain what causes foam in rivers.

  • Riparian Areas | Ag PhD

    Episode 1164

    Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of riparian areas around rivers and streams.

  • Impact of Flooding on Soil | Ag PhD

    Episode 1163

    The Hefty brothers talk about how flooding impacts soil.