It's that time of the year to make sure your planter does more than plant, your bug killer is not killing the wrong bugs, and your cows can finally enjoy the lush grasses again. The Weed of the Week is black nightshade, and the science of water is revealed in Iron Talk.

Brian and Darren discuss harnessing nature and using it to grow better crops. They also talk about ways to fight gall midge in your soybeans, as well as how to have a productive alfalfa crop.

Spring fever is on at the Hefty farm, as Brian and Darren share how to improve your soybeans, improve your early herbicides, and an opportunity to improve the next generation of farmers! The Weed of the Week is a real dandy, and Darren is talking iron as always.

Brian and Darren explain some different root structures of plants. They also offer tips on controlling corn rootworms, and what you should put in the spray tank for your first pass in wheat.

The Hefty brothers spring forward, by celebrating corn's many uses, giving bins some attention, and bathing seeds in TLC. Weed of the Week, dame's rocket, is on the launch pad, and Iron Talk takes you from a handful of soil to seeing the big picture this spring.

Brian and Darren explain how crop insurance affects how early a farmer can plant. They also discuss applying products on corn seed with your talc, and keys to getting great weed control in soybeans by using the "Three Pre Program."

The Hefty brothers help you get tuned up for spring with: an excellent drought data source, a primer on feeding your seeds, and all about how to transition from cover to cash crops. Plus a foxy foe is this week's weed, and planter equipment tips in Iron Talk.

Brian and Darren discuss how plants protect themselves naturally through allelopathy, how to successfully plant corn early this season, and how you can avoid herbicide carryover issues.

Class is in session, as the Heftys give lessons on the water beneath your feet, the chemistry in your sprayer, and the best way to get a head start on your beans. Plus wheat is a weed this week, and Darren shows us around the Hefty Morton farm shop.

Brian and Darren explain why farmers alternate which crops they plant, why the quality of the water you use for spraying is important, and things to consider when increasing or decreasing your corn planting population.

Ready for some new ideas? The Hefty brothers invite you to learn soils from a world expert, teach you about insecticide chemistry, and alternatives in soybean weed management. Plus, the Weed of the Week is prickly lettuce, with an Iron Talk on using your computer.

Brian and Darren discuss how farmers deal with insects differently, depending on their life cycles. They also offer tips on how to help your crop handle dry conditions, and talk about what to consider when choosing a multiple-mode-of-action pre-emerge corn herbicide.

The Heftys help you choose the right corn traits, and the best way to manage residue. Everyone's invited to the free Soybean Workshop. Plus getting one over on clover, and a fert placement two-step that'll save you money.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend the Ag PhD Soils Clinic on February 4, 2025. They also discuss using the Ag PhD Modes of Action app to plan your herbicide program, and then go into detail about Group 15 herbicides you could use in corn.

How do bugs survive the cold, what's new in wheat, and what's the correct planting distance for crops? Plus velvetleaf Weed of the Week, and applying micros in Iron Talk.

Darren and Brian invite you to attend the Ag PhD Corn Workshop on January 15, 2025. They also discuss whether or not you could cut your herbicide rates and still get effective weed control, then talk about the reasons to apply sulfur and how to get the most out of that application.