Ag PhD Weed of the Week
5 Seasons
In these Weed of the Week segments taken from Ag PhD, Brian and Darren Hefty discuss hundreds of yield-robbing weeds and how to kill them out in your fields.
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01:21Episode 1379
Tansy Mustard | Ag PhD
Episode 1379
From prevention to cure, the Heftys have the prescription for tackling tansy mustard
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01:54Episode 1378
Italian Ryegrass | Ag PhD
Episode 1378
Learn how to get Italian ryegrass under control in wheat and other crops.
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02:14Episode 1377
Volunteer Trees | Ag PhD
Episode 1377
Don't let surprise saplings turn your fields into forests. Brian and Darren share their top tip for dispatching these invaders.
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01:22Episode 1376
Curlycup Gumweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1376
Curlycup gumweed can be tough to control. Brian and Darren give some tips on getting rid of this weed in pastures and rangeland.
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02:58Episode 1375
Downy Brome | Ag PhD
Episode 1375
If you have this tough annual in your wheat, Brian and Darren can help. They'll tell you the best products, and their special tips to help you get the most out of them.
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02:40Episode 1374
Volunteer Alfalfa | Ag PhD
Episode 1374
Volunteer alfalfa can be a tough one to control. Brian and Darren discuss some herbicide products and timings.
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02:03Episode 1373
White Heath Aster | Ag PhD
Episode 1373
Purge this pretty but persistent perennial, with Brian and Darren's tried-and-true techniques.
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01:46Episode 1372
Hemp Sesbania | Ag PhD
Episode 1372
Find out how to control hemp sesbania in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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02:04Episode 1371
Common Mullein | Ag PhD
Episode 1371
From prevention techniques to targeted treatment, Brian and Darren have all the secrets to tackling this seedy, sun-loving giant menace.
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01:45Episode 1370
Shattercane | Ag PhD
Episode 1370
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about identifying and controlling shattercane.
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01:11Episode 1369
Jimsonweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1369
The brothers Hefty give you the formula for banishing this toxic trespasser from your corn, beans, and wheat.
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01:49Episode 1368
Western Salsify | Ag PhD
Episode 1368
Learn how to control Western salsify in pastures, ditches, and crops.
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03:55Episode 1367
Wild Sunflower | Ag PhD
Episode 1367
The gardener's favorite flower might be a farmer's weed. Brian and Darren shed some light on how to handle this large-seeded annual broadleaf.
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02:05Episode 1366
Canada Thistle | Ag PhD
Episode 1366
Learn how to control Canada thistle, a tough perennial weed.
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01:28Episode 1365
Giant Foxtail | Ag PhD
Episode 1365
Outfox this week's weed with these sly tips from the Hefty Brothers.
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04:00Episode 1364
Woolly Cupgrass
Episode 1364
Woolly cupgrass can be a challenging weed to get rid of. Brian and Darren share some experience and herbicide options to help you control woolly cup in your fields.
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02:06Episode 1363
Pennysylvania Smartweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1363
Outsmart this summer annual lurking in the lower, wetter parts of crop fields, with Brian and Darren's expert tips on products and practices.
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01:52Episode 1362
Narrowleaf Hawksbeard | Ag PhD
Episode 1362
Find out what and when you could spray to control narrowleaf hawksbeard on your farm.
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01:59Episode 1361
Wild Proso Millet | Ag PhD
Episode 1361
Unless you're a millet farmer, you don't want to find this annual grass in your fields. The Hefty boys offer solutions to control this hairy weed.
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01:33Episode 1360
Field Bindweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1360
Find out how to control field bindweed, a tough vine-type weed.
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01:57Episode 1359
Amazon Sprangletop | Ag PhD
Episode 1359
Darren says it looks like a Christmas tree, but it doesn't bear any gifts. The Heftys give you tips on how to "trim" this summer annual.
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01:37Episode 1358
Russian Olive | Ag PhD
Episode 1358
Russian olive can be a desirable plant, but it can be a problem in pastures if it happens to take hold there. The Hefty brothers discuss control options for this tree.
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03:03Episode 1357
Lady's Thumb Smartweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1357
This water-loving weed isn't one to thumb your nose at, but the Heftys will help you outsmart this annual in a variety of crops.
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02:28Episode 1356
Carpetweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1356
Brian and Darren talk about the characteristics of carpetweed as well as various products that could be used to control it.