Ag PhD Full Episodes
5 Seasons
Hosted by Brian and Darren Hefty, Ag PhD brings new information on how to improve crop health throughout the season, protect the environment, and produce more yields at harvest. New episodes weekly.
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Corn Ear Flex, Disease Control in Wheat, Calcium in Soil | Ag PhD
Episode 1386
Learn how a corn ear can "flex" depending on weather and fertility. Brian and Darren discuss products and timings to spray to stop disease in wheat, as well as the importance of calcium in soil and crops.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer, Tile System Design, Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1385
Fall is a great time to learn about the modern ways to apply fertility, draw up the best drain tile plan on your farm, and spray early pre-emerge weed control. Plus the Hefty brothers take out foxtail barley, and strip-till with Soil Warrior
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Harvest Road Safety, Phosphorus Application, Herbicide Options in Wheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1384
Brian and Darren discuss safety when sharing the road with farm equipment. They also talk about liquid vs. dry phosphorus as well as broadcast vs. banded application, and then what pre and post herbicides you could use in wheat.
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Cold Chem Storage, Wheat Seeding Suggestions, Fall Nitrogen Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1383
Where do you keep your ag products when winter hits, what is the best way to plant wheat, and how much N should be applied in autumn? Plus, the noxious leafy spurge is the Weed of the Week, and the Heftys talk corn residue control.
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Pesticide Shelf Life, Soybean Nitrogen Trials, Corn Planting Population Trials
Episode 1382
Brian and Darren discuss long-term storage of pesticides, using high rates of nitrogen on soybeans, and planting very low and very high corn populations.
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Pesticide Bookkeeping, High Copper Amounts, A Planting Depth Experiment | Ag PhD
Episode 1381
More "Crazy Trials" from Brian and Darren! What happens when you put too much copper down, or plant way too deep or shallow? Plus, tracking your inputs, wild four o'clock, and tile system maintenance.
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Spray Pressure, Dicamba Corn Trials, High Rates of Manganese | Ag PhD
Episode 1380
Brian and Darren explain why farmers use different spray pressures and nozzles when making applications. They also discuss the effects of over-application of dicamba in corn, as well as what happens when applying an extremely high rate of manganese sulfate before soybeans.
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Rocky Fields, Applying High Rates of Potassium, 2,4-D Burndown Safety | Ag PhD
Episode 1379
The Hefty brothers'"crazy trials" continue! How much K and 2,4-D is TOO much? Brian and Darren share the intriguing results. Plus: farming on the rocks, tansy mustard control, and harvest residue tips.
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Removing Crop Residue, High Rates of Boron, Herbicide Carryover Trials | Ag PhD
Episode 1378
Brian and Darren discuss why farmers sometimes remove corn residue from their fields. They also review what they learned from some herbicide and nutrient trials, where they applied a high rate of boron to corn, and high rates of Stinger and Callisto to simulate herbicide carryover in soybeans.
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Harvest Loss, Late Season Corn Scouting, Variable Rate Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Episode 1377
The Hefty brothers show how to count what the combine forgot, why the price of a great harvest is constant vigilance, and a more precise way to feed your crops. The Weed of the Week is volunteer trees, with an Iron Talk on a better way to spray.
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Soil Compaction, Drain Tile & The Environment, Soil Tests & Yield Data | Ag PhD
Episode 1376
Brian and Darren discuss the causes of and fixes for soil compaction, how tile drainage is good for the environment, and the benefits of matching your soil test data to your yield data.
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Kill Weeds in the Fall, Exploring Cover Crops, Soil Sampling Guidelines | Ag PhD
Episode 1375
There are so many benefits to spraying after harvest, then seeding a non-cash crop, and finding out your soil fertility in one-acre sections; the Hefty brothers explain how and why. The Weed of the Week is the big downy brome, and Iron Talk covers ways to add late-season crop nutrition.
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Tillage and Organic Matter, Wheat Fertility, Grain Bin Preparation | Ag PhD
Episode 1374
Brian and Darren discuss how tillage can deplete organic matter, how to ensure your wheat has the nutrients it needs throughout the season, and what steps to take to get your grain bins ready for harvest this fall.
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Spray Droplet Size, Wheat Burndown, Insects and Diseases in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1373
Does size matter when spraying? Which overlooked product is now best for burndowns? How do you protect your beans from late-summer plagues? The Hefty brothers have all these answers, plus white heath aster control, and tractor tune-up tips.
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Aerial vs Ground Application, How Drain Tile Works, Late-Season Corn Insects
Episode 1372
The Hefty brothers explain why farmers sometimes have their fields sprayed by a plane or helicopter instead of a ground rig. They also explain how drain tile works and what benefits it provides, and what insects you should look for in your corn fields later in the growing season.
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Studying Leaf Surfaces, The Value of a Root Pit, Late Weeds in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1371
The Hefty brothers examine leaf cuticles, dig useful holes in their crop, and eliminate those big weeds in beans. The Weed of the Week is the tall common mullein, and Iron Talk is all about combine header transport.
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2024 Field Day, Herbicide Residual, Soybean Fungicide Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1370
Brian and Darren invite you to attend the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day on July 25, 2024. They also discuss using residual herbicides and dealing with potential carryover, and how to get the best disease prevention in your soybean fields by using fungicides.
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The Green Bridge, Scouting Insects, Late-Season Nitrogen | Ag PhD
Episode 1369
Brian and Darren talk about why the green bridge might be a highway to harm, how to go on pest patrol in your fields, and ways to boost your N until the fall. This week's weed is the noxious jimsonweed and there's an Iron Talk on drop tubes for sprayers.
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Day Length & Crop Growth, Managing Alfalfa Between Cuttings, Corn Fungicides
Episode 1368
Find out how differences in day length in the north vs south can affect crop growth, what you could apply to your alfalfa crops between cuttings, and timings of fungicide applications in corn.
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Longer Grass in Lawns and Pastures, Help After Hail, Cobra Confidential | Ag PhD
Episode 1367
The Hefty brothers share the secrets to getting the best lawns and pastures, surprising research on hail's effect on yields, and getting the maximum impact from Cobra. This week's weed is wild sunflower, and Darren talks the latest tech trends in agriculture.
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How To Tell If A Weed Is Dead, Foliar Insecticides, Spraying In Adverse Weather
Episode 1366
Learn how to identify whether or not your herbicide application killed your weeds, what insecticide groups you could choose from when spraying for insects, and how to adjust your spray program when weather conditions aren't ideal.
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Ag PhD Field Day 2024, Flexstar Fundamentals, How to Best Use Liberty | Ag PhD
Episode 1365
Get ready for Ag PhD's annual Field Day this July. The Hefty brothers focus on Flexstar, and give lessons on Liberty. Plus the Weed of the Week is giant foxtail, and Darren breaks down the science behind air inversions and spray timings.
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Soybean Growth and Development, Plant Growth Hormones, In-Season Soil Testing
Episode 1364
Brian and Darren discuss the stages of soybean plant growth, how to make use of plant growth hormones in your crops, and why you should consider doing some in-season soil testing to improve your fertility when it comes to leachable nutrients like nitrogen, sulfur, and boron.
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Scouting & Scholarships 2024, Compaction Concerns, Taking a Stand Count | Ag PhD
Episode 1363
The Hefty brothers invite you to attend their annual one-day event for new and aspiring agronomists. Plus they talk all about soil compaction, and how to count your plants in your fields. Pennsylvania smartweed is the Weed of the Week, and Darren's got indoor tips for rainy days.