Brian and Darren talk about two different ways of applying fertilizer. They also discuss the best ways to fight phytophthora in soybeans, and how to test for and apply manganese.

Brian and Darren discuss farming practices that help reduce soil erosion. They also talk about some exciting soybean traits that will be coming out over the next several years, and then share tips on applying boron to your fields and crops.

This week, the Heftys count every grain, load up on an important micronutrient, and get your seeds ready for April. The cows are glad we're talking whorled milkweed control. And we test drove some new concaves this harvest, Darren has all the details.

In this episode, Brian and Darren give the basics on getting rid of excess nutrients by converting them to salts. They also discuss the importance of copper for crops as well as methods of application, and things to consider when choosing seed for next planting season.

Brian and Darren invite you to start prepping for winter: freezing, fertilizing, and freeing your soils. And don't miss the nutty non-grass Weed of the Week, with an Iron Talk that helps you lime your field, not your guacamole.

The Hefty brothers discuss losing profit due to grain shrink. They also talk about factors to consider if you're planning on applying nitrogen this fall, and how to reduce southern rust in your corn.

This week the Hefty brothers break down tough soils, build soils up with Ca, and share their strategy for spraying beans without dicamba. Stink grass is the Weed of the Week, and Darren's got the straight talk on strip-till.

Brian and Darren talk about fertilizer vs. chemicals, how to repair soils that have excess sodium, and factors to consider when taking advantage of zero percent finance offers for crop protection products.

After harvest, the work isn't done yet. The Hefty brothers talk about the value of leftovers, their corn herbicide plan for 2026, and getting the most out of magnesium. Spotted spurge is the Weed of the Week. And there's more fall work to be done in Iron Talk.

Brian and Darren discuss winter survival of crops and weeds, how to make sure you have enough potassium available for your crops when they need it, and how to get great weed control next spring by applying herbicides this fall.

There is a season for everything, and the Heftys say fall is great time to spray your lawn, lower pHs in fields, and stop thistles forever. Resistant waterhemp is the Weed of the Week. And Darren helps with harvest-time soil compaction.

The Hefty brothers explain why farmers harvest during different parts of the day. They also talk about how low pH soil can harm your crops and what you can do to fix it, and how to get the most from manure applications.

The Hefty brothers say it starts with the soil. So this week, they talk about how to keep your soil at the right moisture, your pasture soil ready for next spring, and how to read all those different soil tests! The weed is puncturevine, and later Darren talks combine header transport.

Brian and Darren explain why you sometimes see fields with crop left in them. They also talk about what to do this fall to help your alfalfa survive the winter, and how to have a successful soil sampling and fertility program.

As we head towards fall the Hefty brothers discuss protecting soil, killing your crop before harvest (!), and starting your wheat right. The Weed of the Week might make you crabby, and Darren's got the Edge in Iron Talk.

Brian and Darren talk about the reasons that farmers make bales. They also discuss pre-emerge herbicides to use before wheat, and how to get your grain bins ready for harvest season.

Brian and Darren go below the surface in this episode: studying corn roots, studying fertility, and studying the water in the soil. Musk thistle is the Weed of the Week, and it's grain bin tech in Iron Talk.

Learn how farmers use satellite imagery, why you should have automatic fan controls on your grain bins, and what to look for in soybeans late in the growing season.

The Hefty brothers bring the classroom into the field, with lessons in plant growth, giving the "legs" of your corn a checkup, and protecting your soil off-season. The Weed of the Week is perennial johnsongrass, and Iron Talk is all about the science of spraying.

Brian and Darren talk about the importance of insect and weed control around fencelines. They also discuss buying crop protection products now to avoid potential price increases, and then go over some tips for applying fungicides late in the season.

This week the Hefty brothers talk input distribution strategies, go on the offense against white mold, and the best products for burndowns. Swamp smartweed gets outsmarted, and there's an Iron Talk for everyone in the Corn Belt.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend the Field Day on July 31st. They also discuss how to deal with late-season issues in corn and soybeans.

This week, it's all about staying strong in the home stretch. The Heftys explain how to hit the bullseye, give your corn a pre-harvest boost, and battle last-minute invaders in your beans. The Weed of the Week is common mallow, and Darren puts the N in an Iron Talk for maturing soybeans.

Brian and Darren discuss the importance of a crop that can shade out the soil between the rows. They also talk about scouting for and controlling insects later in the season in corn, and how to manage nitrogen for your soybeans.