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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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.
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02:16Episode 1401
Prickly Lettuce | Ag PhD
Episode 1401
If you've got this prickly problem on your farm, the Heftys can help you find the right recipe to dress it down.
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01:22Episode 1400
Giant Ragweed | Ag PhD
Episode 1400
Brian and Darren discuss some herbicides you could use to get rid of giant ragweed in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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03:27Episode 1399
White Clover | Ag PhD
Episode 1399
You might not feel so lucky if you find this stubborn weed. Brian and Darren tell you how to tackle the problematic perennial in lawns and fields.
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01:21Episode 1398
Virginia Ground Cherry | Ag PhD
Episode 1398
Find out what herbicides you could use to control Virginia ground cherry on your farm.
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02:06Episode 1397
Velvetleaf | Ag PhD
Episode 1397
From vexation to victory. Brian and Darren show you how methods have evolved to vanquish this tough annual.
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01:21Episode 1396
Pineapple Weed | Ag PhD
Episode 1396
Brian and Darren discuss a few herbicide options to control pineapple weed around the farmyard and other areas.