Ag PhD Show Segments
6 Seasons
Each week on Ag PhD, Brian and Darren go in-depth into various agronomic topics, covering anything that could help your crops grow better.
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07:50Episode 1422
Late-Season Soybean Insects | Ag PhD
Episode 1422
Brian and Darren talk about controlling insects such as bean leaf beetles and aphids late in the season in soybeans.
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06:47Episode 1422
Late-Season Weeds in Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1422
The Hefty brothers discuss the challenge of controlling weeds in corn later in the growing season.
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06:40Episode 1421
Late-Season Soybean Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1421
Late in the game and weeds are making a comeback? The Hefty brothers tell you which products to field and which to bench.
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05:06Episode 1421
Late-Season Corn PGRs | Ag PhD
Episode 1421
Does your pre-harvest corn need something extra? Brian and Darren share some new ideas to help you maybe get more bushels this fall.
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05:47Episode 1420
Nitrogen for Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1420
Darren and Brian talk about the nitrogen needs of soybeans and whether or not you should add more or change your application methods or timing.
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07:13Episode 1420
Late-Season Insects in Corn | Ag PhD
Episode 1420
The Hefty brothers talk about scouting fields and treating them for harmful insects later in the season in your corn crop.
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08:02Episode 1419
Corn Fungicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1419
Brian and Darren are the only "fun guys" you want visiting your corn this summer. Learn how their methods of fungicide application breaks the mold!
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04:52Episode 1419
Sprayer Water Volume Guidance | Ag PhD
Episode 1419
Get the gallons right, with tank water advice from the Heftys.
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05:02Episode 1418
Scouting Corn Fields | Ag PhD
Episode 1418
Brian and Darren talk about what to look for in your corn fields this summer.
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07:25Episode 1418
White Mold in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1418
The Hefty brothers discuss several ways to reduce white mold pressure in soybeans and other broadleaf crops.
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07:21Episode 1417
Volunteer Corn Control | Ag PhD
Episode 1417
In the game of crops and robbers, this villain is THE worst. Brian and Darren break down how to kill corn in corn (and everywhere else).
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05:42Episode 1417
Treatments for Alfalfa | Ag PhD
Episode 1417
With each cutting, new pests see fresh opportunity. The Hefty boys provide expert tips on how to thwart threats in your alfalfa and keep it thriving all season long.
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05:39Episode 1416
Plant Tissue Analysis | Ag PhD
Episode 1416
The Hefty brothers share experiences and advice when doing plant tissue testing on the farm.
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Flag Leaf and Heading Applications in Wheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1416
Learn what products you could apply to your wheat at flag leaf and heading time.
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06:54Episode 1415
Post-Emerge Soybean Residuals | Ag PhD
Episode 1415
How do you keep the weeds out of of your beans these days? The Hefty brothers point you to the best products to get you to crop canopy.
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04:22Episode 1415
In-Crop Soil Testing | Ag PhD
Episode 1415
Soil sampling isn't just for the fall anymore. The Heftys encourage you to get complete labs in the spring, to improve your yields and speed of fertility applications.
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05:25Episode 1414
Liberty Application in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1414
Brian and Darren talk about getting the most out of Liberty herbicide in soybeans.
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04:53Episode 1414
Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides | Ag PhD
Episode 1414
The Hefty brothers discuss various products you could use in corn post-emerge.
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05:00Episode 1413
2025 Rebate Programs | Ag PhD
Episode 1413
There might still be time to save money with Bayer Plus and Corteva's TruChoice. The Heftys remind you to always think economically, after you've thought agronomically.
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06:43Episode 1413
Weeds in Enlist Soybeans | Ag PhD
Episode 1413
There's often more than one way to control a weed. The Hefty boys share their tips to help you get better Enlist Beans.
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05:43Episode 1412
Plant Growth Regulators | Ag PhD
Episode 1412
The Hefty brothers discuss using plant growth regulators to increase - and sometimes decrease - plant growth.
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06:44Episode 1412
Calcareous Soil | Ag PhD
Episode 1412
Brian and Darren discuss the challenge of excess calcium in soil.
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06:46Episode 1411
Insecticides Modes of Action | Ag PhD
Episode 1411
There are so many types of insecticides, yet it seems like only a few get used. The Hefty brothers say rotating chemistries can save your dollars and your beneficial bugs.
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06:33Episode 1411
Spring Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Episode 1411
Do you give as much attention to your pasture as you do your corn field? The Heftys show that getting the biologicals, fertility, herbicides, and tile right is just what the cows needed.