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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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.
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Insect Control in Lawns, Surface Crusting, Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1362
The Hefty brothers discuss controlling insects in your lawn, how to deal with surface crusting in fields, and how to increase grass production in pastures.
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Corn Growth Stages, Satellite Imagery, Controlling Perennial Weeds | Ag PhD
Episode 1361
The Hefty brothers explain corn staging, getting the big picture with cutting-edge technology, and eliminating the worst weeds in your fields. Wild proso millet is the Weed of the Week, with an Iron Talk on sprayer tank upkeep.
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Scouting and Scholarships, Dicamba Use in Soybeans, Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides
Episode 1360
Brian and Darren invite college students to attend the 2024 Ag PhD Scouting and Scholarships event. They also discuss the use of dicamba in soybeans, as well as timing and products for post-emerge corn herbicides.
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Tillering Grasses, Increase Soybean Population, Breaking Yield Plateaus | Ag PhD
Episode 1359
The Heftys talk about a bushy phenomenon in crops, why you should plant soybeans the opposite way you do corn, and tricks to get higher yield numbers. The Weed of the Week is Amazon sprangletop, and we've got a greasy Iron Talk.
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Seed-to-Soil Contact, Insecticide Options, Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Episode 1358
Brian and Darren explain the importance of getting soil packed tightly around seed when planting. They also discuss various insecticide products you could use besides pyrethroids, and what products you should include in your soybean seed treatment.
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Gibberellic Acid, Corn Leafing Out Underground, Dicamba Burndown | Ag PhD
Episode 1357
The Hefty brothers explain the science behind crop growth, why plants can fail to grow out of the soil, and how to spray your way to clean fields for planting. A smartweed is the Weed of the Week. And Iron Talk spotlights Morton Buildings.
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Fertilizer Analysis, Using High Rates of Herbicide Safely, Seed Planting Depth
Episode 1356
Brian and Darren explain what the numbers mean on fertilizer packaging. They also discuss how to use high rates of herbicide without damaging your crop, and how do decide how deep to plant your seed.
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Types of Root Systems, Spray Water Quality, Early Planting Conditions | Ag PhD
Episode 1355
Brian and Darren untangle the types of roots competing with crops. They explain why the quality of the water in your spray tank matters, and how to know the right time to plant. Windgrass is this week's weed, and Iron Talk introduces a new planter innovation.
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Insects vs. Mites, Spring-Seeded Alfalfa, Weed Control in XtendFlex Soybeans
Episode 1354
Brian and Darren discuss mites and insects, and how growers use different products to control them. They also talk about getting great weed control and fertility when establishing alfalfa in the spring, and what products you could use in your XtendFlex soybean fields.
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Disease Triangle, Stop Uneven Planting Depth, Spring Manure Application | Ag PhD
Episode 1353
This episode covers the three conditions needed for diseased crops, how to get consistent seed depth before and during planting, and what to watch out for when applying late manure. The Weed of the Week is the tough meadow anemone. And Darren goes over cultivator maintenance in Iron Talk.
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2024 Ag PhD Field Day, Cover Crop Termination, Fertilizer Application Timing
Episode 1352
Brian and Darren invite you to attend the 2024 Ag PhD Field Day. They also discuss the best ways to terminate your cover crops, as well has how to time your fertilizer applications so your plants receive the nutrients they need.
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No-Till vs Strip-Till, Sclerotinia White Mold, Enlist Soybeans Program | Ag PhD
Episode 1351
Welcome to the Soybean Episode. Brian and Darren tell you 10 steps to white mold prevention. They give you the total weed control program for Enlist soybeans. Plus they talk no-till and strip-till, purslane weed control, and using drain tile for more than water issues.
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Winter vs Spring Wheat, Nutrient Stratification, HPPD Herbicides in Corn| Ag PhD
Episode 1350
Brian and Darren explain why farmers may choose to plant wheat in the fall instead of the spring. They also discuss getting nutrients placed in the soil properly so plants can take them up, and how to get the most out of HPPD herbicides in corn.
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Neal Kinsey Seminar, Weed Control in Oats, Understanding Mulder's Chart | Ag PhD
Episode 1349
The Hefty brothers talk about the upcoming Kinsey fertility & soil seminar being held on their farm. Plus they share their favorite oat herbicides, and how to use Mulder's Chart. The Weed of the Week is buckthorn, and Darren shows you the best way incorporate pre-emerge herbicides.
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Biotechnology and the Covid Vaccine, Molybdenum, Tar Spot in Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1348
This episode covers the similarities between biotech crops and the Covid vaccine, how to test for and apply molybdenum, and how to identify and control tar spot in corn.
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Ag PhD Soybean Workshop, Soybean Gall Midge, Elemental S Can Lower pH | Ag PhD
Episode 1347
Brian and Darren Hefty share their advice on soybeans in a free seminar you are invited to. Plus they have specific tips on gall midge larvae and pure sulfur use. This episode's Weed is annual bluegrass, with an Iron Talk on dry insecticide.
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Ag PhD Naturals Workshop, Crop Removal & Fertilizer Replacement, Organic Matter
Episode 1346
Brian and Darren discuss the 2024 Ag PhD Naturals Workshop, how to properly fertilize after crop removal, and the importance of organic matter in your soil and how to increase or decrease it over time.
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Germination Seed Tests, Saline Soil Solutions, Picking Up New Ground | Ag PhD
Episode 1345
In this episode the Hefty brothers talk about the temperatures seeds sprout, a three-tiered plan to stop salty soils, and what's the priority on a brand new field. The Weed of the Week is waterpod, plus Darren explains CTIS in Iron Talk.
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Imbibitional Chilling, Soil Test Conversions, Weed Control in Grain Sorghum
Episode 1344
Brian and Darren explain how you can get good plant growth when seeds germinate with cold water in the soil, how to do some basic soil test conversions, and how to get great weed control in your grain sorghum fields.