Ag PhD Weed of the Week
6 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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02:09Episode 1425
Johnsongrass | Ag PhD
Episode 1425
This might be the toughest weed out there, but it's no match for the Heftys. They reveal their favorite products for controlling it in corn, beans, and wheat.
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02:12Episode 1424
Wild Mustard | Ag PhD
Episode 1424
Wild mustard can be a problem weed in the fall or the summer. Find out how to get it under control.
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01:23Episode 1423
Swamp Smartweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1423
Outsmart this weed with cultural practices, say the Heftys; but keep some Roundup in your back pocket just in case.
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02:06Episode 1422
Common Cocklebur | Ag PhD
Episode 1422
The Hefty brothers talk about the challenge of controlling cocklebur on the farm.
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02:24Episode 1421
Common Mallow | Ag PhD
Episode 1421
Make this intruder uncommon, with Brian and Darren's prescriptions for your corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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03:06Episode 1420
Sicklepod | Ag PhD
Episode 1420
Sicklepod can be a difficult weed, especially in soybeans. Brian and Darren share some control advice to help you fight this weed on your farm.
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01:35Episode 1419
Hemp Dogbane | Ag PhD
Episode 1419
Growing up, it was the bane of the Hefty farm, but today Brian and Darren show you how to send this pooch to the pound - permanently!
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01:50Episode 1418
Purple Loosestrife | Ag PhD
Episode 1418
Learn how to get purple loosestrife under control near lakes and other aquatic places.
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03:35Episode 1417
Henbit | Ag PhD
Episode 1417
Some say it's pretty, but don't let this weed woo you. The Hefty brothers explain why timing is everything when eliminating this winter annual.
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02:47Episode 1416
Wild Cucumber | Ag PhD
Episode 1416
Find out how to get rid of wild cucumber so it doesn't harm your trees.
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03:23Episode 1415
Marestail | Ag PhD
Episode 1415
When it comes to this tough winter annual, there can be no horsing around. Rein it in with the Hefty brothers' tried-and-true tips.
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04:41Episode 1414
Venice Mallow | Ag PhD
Episode 1414
The Hefty brothers share tips on controlling Venice mallow in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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03:20Episode 1413
Quackgrass | Ag PhD
Episode 1413
It may have a funny name, but this perennial could be the worst weed on the planet. Brian and Darren Hefty show you how to clearly identify it, but aren't exactly sure how to kill it!
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04:04Episode 1412
Field Pennycress | Ag PhD
Episode 1412
Field pennycress can be a challenging winter annual to control. Brian and Darren share control methods and products you can use on your farm.
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02:03Episode 1411
Eastern Black Nightshade | Ag PhD
Episode 1411
This weed used to literally stop soybean harvest on the Hefty Farm. Brian and Darren share how they learned to control this poisonous annual.
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02:15Episode 1410
Field Sandbur | Ag PhD
Episode 1410
The Hefty brothers discuss identifying and controlling field sandbur.
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03:37Episode 1409
Dandelion | Ag PhD
Episode 1409
They can be double trouble in your lawns and fields. Luckily, the Heftys say this common perennial is as simple to kill as it is to identify.
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03:02Episode 1408
Palmer Amaranth | Ag PhD
Episode 1408
Palmer amaranth can be a tough weed, but there are herbicides you can use to stop it. Brian and Darren explain in this Weed of the Week segment.
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02:11Episode 1407
Dame's Rocket | Ag PhD
Episode 1407
Pull it, mow it, burn it, spray it? The Hefty boys say it's not rocket science when it comes to dethroning this flowery weed.
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01:50Episode 1406
Common Ragweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1406
Brian and Darren discuss some control options for common ragweed in soybeans, corn, and wheat.
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02:14Episode 1405
Green Foxtail | Ag PhD
Episode 1405
Whether you call it pigeongrass or foxtail, can you identify and stop its spread? The Heftys help you with this annual grass in corn, wheat and beans.
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03:05Episode 1404
Common Milkweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1404
Although milkweed is a desirable plant in many places, it is a weed in crop fields. Brian and Darren discuss controlling this plant in crops and pastures.
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00:52Episode 1403
Volunteer Wheat | Ag PhD
Episode 1403
What do you do when the weed is wheat? The Heftys keep it short and sweet.
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01:55Episode 1402
Russian Thistle | Ag PhD
Episode 1402
Brian and Darren discuss the challenge of controlling Russian thistle on the farm.