There is a lot to consider before you begin your next alfalfa stand. The Heftys give their recommendations in fertility, herbicides, moisture, timings, and more.

So you harvested your wheat, now you gotta clean up that field. Join the Hefty brothers for their thoughts on all the herbicides that could be used.

Will your soil residual herbicide from this spring or last fall cause problems in a cover crop THIS fall? Brian and Darren discuss concerns of herbicide carryover into this year's cover crop.

Herbicide prices will be lower in 2027! Brian and Darren discuss changes you could make on your farm to maximize weed control next season.

It's a small buy that can yield big results - and profits. Brian and Darren explain all the reasons why they've been fans of this technology.

Are you tired of putting applications on your near-harvest crops? Brian and Darren are too! However they outline the times it pays to spray late.

There are pros and cons when you plant soybeans early. Brian and Darren talk about some things to help get a great stand with early-planted soybeans.

The Hefty brothers discuss some challenges of doing desiccation and pre-harvest burndown applications.

Might a tiny terror be destroying your fields? Brian and Darren help you identify it and protect your yields from getting tangled up in webs.

Drift isn't the only issue when using dicamba. The Hefty boys share their expertise when using it in your corn.

Find out why you should control corn rootworm beetles when you first see them, instead of waiting or not spraying at all.

The Hefty brothers discuss some herbicide options you could use if you have weeds popping up later in the season in soybeans.

Brian and Darren may disagree on some uses of satellite images, but both agree that it's valuable new technology that every farmer should utilize.

You might be surprised, but the Hefty brothers don't always put a fungicide on their corn. Learn why, and more of their smart farming here on Ag PhD.

The Hefty brothers talk about having the right fertility and planting population to keep your corn standing tall.

Insects can be a big problem in soybeans this time of year. Brian and Darren discuss which products you could use and when.

Don't let your beans get sick on the farm. Brian and Darren share their favorite fungicides and timings, for everything from brown spot to white mold.

It's precision agriculture at a molecular scale - and you can do it yourself! The Heftys introduce the future of natural farming.

Brian and Darren discuss which fungicides to apply - and what not to apply - at heading in wheat.

The Hefty brothers discuss identification of nutrient deficiencies in corn and what you can do to fix the problem.

Years of university research has proven that a hailstorm could do more damage to your tractor than your crop! The Heftys are here to help once the ice melts.

Management of a perennial crop is different from annuals. Brian and Darren discuss all the unique products and practices that will benefit your stand.

Brian and Darren discuss the benefit of soil testing in-season - not only for nitrate, but for all nutrients.

The Hefty brothers discuss various products you could use in your crops to increase - or in some cases, decrease - plant growth.