Ag PhD Show Segments

Ag PhD Show Segments

4 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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Ag PhD Show Segments
  • Improve Pastures in the Fall | Ag PhD

    Episode 1431

    Tuck your pasture in with a blanket of nutrients and a spritz of herbicide, and your cows will thank you next spring. The Heftys remind you that grass is a crop too.

  • Soil Lab Basics | Ag PhD

    Episode 1431

    A soil test is like a report card for your field - but not every laboratory grades the same way! Class is in session, as the Heftys help you interpret all the data and get your soil on the honor roll.

  • Fall Alfalfa Care | Ag PhD

    Episode 1430

    Learn what to do this fall to help your alfalfa survive the winter.

  • How To Pull Soil Samples | Ag PhD

    Episode 1430

    Brian and Darren offer tips to have a successful and accurate soil sampling and fertility program.

  • Desiccation Considerations | Ag PhD

    Episode 1429

    Why in the world would a farmer kill his crop before harvest? The Hefty brothers share the products and timings used for this deadly process.

  • Winter Wheat Seed Treatments | Ag PhD

    Episode 1429

    There's never been a better time to get your cereal crop off to a great start! The Heftys discuss all the new options in insecticides, fungicides, and naturals.

  • Grain Bin Preparation | Ag PhD

    Episode 1428

    The Hefty brothers talk about steps to take to get your bins ready so they're ready for grain this harvest season.

  • Pre-Emerge Wheat Herbicides | Ag PhD

    Episode 1428

    Brian and Darren discuss the importance of using pre-emerge herbicides in wheat.

  • Soil Fertility Management | Ag PhD

    Episode 1427

    Tech has vastly improved how we fertilize our fields. The Heftys share their new fertility playbook.

  • Our Top Tips on Tiling | Ag PhD

    Episode 1427

    Dry boots mean happy roots. Drain tile experts Brian and Darren share their subsurface strategies for success.

  • Late-Season Soybean Scouting | Ag PhD

    Episode 1426

    Brian and Darren talk about what to look for in your soybean fields late in the growing season.

  • Grain Bin Fan Controls | Ag PhD

    Episode 1426

    The Hefty brothers discuss the benefits of having automatic fan controls on your grain bins.

  • Corn Stalk Evaluation | Ag PhD

    Episode 1425

    What do corn stalks say about the season? Plenty, if you're listening, say the Hefty brothers.

  • A Guide to Cover Crops | Ag PhD

    Episode 1425

    From "cover to cover," the Heftys share their comprehensive handbook to protecting your fields off-season.

  • Late-Season Fungicides | Ag PhD

    Episode 1424

    The Hefty brothers discuss factors that determine whether or not to spray fungicides late in the growing season.

  • Buying Next Year's Crop Inputs Early | Ag PhD

    Episode 1424

    Brian and Darren talk about purchasing next year's crop inputs now to avoid potential price increases.

  • Post-Harvest Wheat Burndown | Ag PhD

    Episode 1423

    Start your next crop with a clean slate. The Hefty brothers share their favorite products for all situations.

  • Soybean Fungicides | Ag PhD

    Episode 1423

    From exactly what to use, to exactly when to uses it. Brian and Darren have the right advice to fit the mold.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.