Ag PhD Show Segments
5 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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04:57Episode 1186
2020 Year In Review
Episode 1186
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020 - and what to look forward to in 2021.
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05:49Episode 1186
Fix Saline Soils
Episode 1186
The Hefty brothers discuss how soils can become saline over time, and how you can take the right steps to fix those poor soils.
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02:55Episode 1185
The Importance of Cobalt
Episode 1185
Brian and Darren Hefty briefly discuss how applying cobalt for your crops could benefit your farm and livestock.
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10:55Episode 1185
Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides
Episode 1185
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss pre-emerge product options and application timings for great weed control in corn.
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06:12Episode 1184
Build Better Stalks
Episode 1184
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss other ways besides nutrients that can help your plants have healthy stalks.
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05:05Episode 1184
Managing Sulfur For Your Crops
Episode 1184
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of sulfur for crops and how to apply sulfur to your fields.
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06:00Episode 1183
Manganese Management
Episode 1183
The Hefty brothers talk about the importance of good manganese levels for your crops.
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05:28Episode 1183
Varying Planting Population
Episode 1183
Darren and Brian Hefty explain why it may be wise to vary planting populations across the farm in corn and soybeans.
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05:12Episode 1182
Prepay for Crop Inputs
Episode 1182
The Hefty brothers discuss the pros and cons of prepaying now for next year's crop inputs.
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05:48Episode 1182
Copper for Your Crops
Episode 1182
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of copper for crops, and the best way to apply it in your fields.
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05:16Episode 1181
Plant Multiple Corn Hybrids
Episode 1181
Brian and Darren Hefty explain the reasons why planting multiple corn hybrids across the farm could benefit you.
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04:41Episode 1181
Iron For Crops
Episode 1181
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss testing your plants and soils for iron, and how you should apply it if needed.
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06:45Episode 1180
Zinc for Your Crops
Episode 1180
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of zinc for your crops, and how much you should apply.
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03:18Episode 1180
Corn Traits for Insect Control
Episode 1180
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss options for above-ground insect control in corn.
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04:36Episode 1179
Get CRP and Prevent Plant Acres Productive Again
Episode 1179
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about getting CRP and prevent plant acres back in to crop production.
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06:43Episode 1179
The Importance of Boron
Episode 1179
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss boron's role in plants as when and how to apply it in your fields.
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05:57Episode 1178
Rootworm Control Options
Episode 1178
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about SmartStax vs. insecticide for controlling corn rootworms.
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05:22Episode 1178
Phosphorus Levels in Soil
Episode 1178
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about testing your soil's phosphorus levels, and various ways to apply phosphorus in your fields.
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05:40Episode 1177
Dicamba, Xtend, and XtendFlex
Episode 1177
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss dicamba and Xtend vs. XtendFlex soybeans.
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03:47Episode 1177
Fixing Sodic Soils
Episode 1177
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss sodic soil - what causes it, and how do you fix it?
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06:15Episode 1176
Potassium Base Saturation Soil Test
Episode 1176
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of having proper levels of potassium for your crop, and what to look for on a soil test.
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04:16Episode 1176
Reduce Soil Compaction
Episode 1176
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss ways to reduce soil compaction in fields.
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07:41Episode 1175
Enlist Soybeans - Pros and Cons
Episode 1175
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the successes and failures of using the Enlist soybean system.
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03:00Episode 1175
Base Saturation Magnesium
Episode 1175
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of proper magnesium levels in your soil, and what to look for on a soil test.