Ag PhD Farm Basics
5 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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03:24Episode 1468What Is A Legume? | Ag PhD
Episode 1468
Brian and Darren discuss the seed pods and nitrogen-fixing abilities of legume plants.
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04:45Episode 1467Corn Root System | Ag PhD
Episode 1467
When corn seed puts down roots, it brings the whole family! The Heftys introduce you to all the members from, seminal to brace.
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04:53Episode 1466Stand Counts | Ag PhD
Episode 1466
Find out how and why farmers evaluate their crop stand shortly after planting.
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03:02Episode 1465Ag PhD Scouting & Scholarships | Ag PhD
Episode 1465
June 27th might be Brian and Darren's favorite day of 2026, when the Heftys help farming's future.
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03:38Episode 1464Tramlines in Fields | Ag PhD
Episode 1464
Brian and Darren explain the purpose of tramlines in crops such as wheat.
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03:42Episode 1463Fertilizer Bag Numbers | Ag PhD
Episode 1463
What do the three numbers on fertilizers mean? You might be surprised that they don't equal N, P, and K!
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03:58Episode 1462Planting in Cold Soil | Ag PhD
Episode 1462
Brian and Darren discuss planting in soil that is colder than what you may think.
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03:43Episode 1461Burning Crop Residue | Ag PhD
Episode 1461
Don't let your nutrients go up in smoke! The Hefty brothers show why cooler heads should prevail when looking at your stalk-filled field.
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02:51Episode 1460Soil Variability | Ag PhD
Episode 1460
Brian and Darren discuss how farmers deal with different soil types and fertility across fields.
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02:27Episode 1459The 2026 Ag PhD Field Day | Ag PhD
Episode 1459
Farming, foods, friends... did we say FREE? It's the annual Ag PhD Field Day on Thursday July 30, 2026, near Baltic, South Dakota.
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03:49Episode 1458Crop Row Spacings | Ag PhD
Episode 1458
Brian and Darren explain why some crop row spacings are narrow, while some are wider.
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03:36Episode 1457All About Allelopathy | Ag PhD
Episode 1457
Some plants look innocent, but they're quietly sabotaging the competition! The Heftys go underground to report on this stealth warfare.
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03:21Episode 1456Soybean Nodulation | Ag PhD
Episode 1456
Brian and Darren discuss the process of soybean plants producing their own nitrogen.
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02:35Episode 1455Scouting & Scholarships 2026 | Ag PhD
Episode 1455
The Hefty brothers want to help your farming future take root! The field is the classroom at Scouting & Scholarships in Baltic, SD June 27, 2026.
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04:30Episode 1454How Long Grain Can Be Stored | Ag PhD
Episode 1454
Brian and Darren discuss some steps farmers can take to safely store grain for a long period of time.
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02:18Episode 1453Neal Kinsey Seminar 2026 | Ag PhD
Episode 1453
Join the Heftys March 10th-12th for the Neal Kinsey Soil & Fertility Seminar in Hillsboro, ND.
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03:58Episode 1452Herbicide Rotational Restrictions | Ag PhD
Episode 1452
Brian and Darren explain how farmers follow rotational restrictions on herbicide labels in order to avoid crop injury in the following crop.
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02:13Episode 1451Ag PhD Field Day 2026 | Ag PhD
Episode 1451
The Hefty brothers invite you to save the date for the annual Ag PhD Field Day on Thursday, July 30, 2026 near Baltic, SD. Check out AgPhD.com for more details.
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02:03Episode 1450Ag PhD Corn Workshop | Ag PhD
Episode 1450
Brian and Darren invite you to attend the Ag PhD Corn Workshop on February 18, 2026.
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02:14Episode 1449Ag PhD Soils Clinic | Ag PhD
Episode 1449
Brian and Darren invite you to attend the Ag PhD Soils Clinic on February 17, 2026.
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01:58Episode 1448Ag PhD Agronomy Workshops | Ag PhD
Episode 1448
Brian and Darren invite you to attend an Ag PhD Agronomy Workshop. Visit agphd.com for more information.