Tom Nissen, Account Manager, discusses the pros and cons to both liquid and dry forms of ammonium sulfate and how each fit into your spray operation.

According to the Heftys, there's a perfect number for each crop. Exercise your depth perception this spring, with this comprehensive seeding guide.

Absinth does not make the heart grow fonder. The Hefty boys help you control this primary noxious weed.

Time for spring cleaning! From weather to water, product to pressure, the Heftys make sure you don't get lost in the weeds.

The Hefty brothers cover deep questions and burning issues this week: residue management, getting seeds to their sweet spot, and hot tips on spring cleaning your field. The weed is the awful absinth wormwood, and Darren introduces an innovation that pulls double duty.

Progressive Ag's top rated analyst Ray Grabanski outlines this week's ag market news, with MIddle Eastern war supporting grains, especially new crop months. Is the bull market alive and well???

Unleash Peak Nutrient Performance with SeedZone IF, a nutrient management aid leading to healthier plants with more roots, stronger stalks, and overall higher yield potential. In this video, Dustin Griffin, Technical Product Manager discusses the 2025 SeedZone IF trials and positive results he is...

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU PAID FOR PHOSPHORUS.
But do you know how much actually made it into the plant?
James Paterson and Temple Rhodes join moderator Matt Thompson for a straight-talk session exposing the gap between what you apply and what your crop actually gets.
They break down:
• The real cost of ...

This week's ag market news summary from Ray Grabanski, top rated analyst from Progressive Ag. Crude oil and cattle rally while other commodities retreat: will this trend continue???

When it comes to meeting Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements, the solution is simple: Use an adjuvant. Hunter Medenwald explains how adjuvants and Drift Reduction Agents (DRAs) are among the most effective tools for reducing pesticide drift and helping you stay in compliance with new ESA-re...

Farming, foods, friends... did we say FREE? It's the annual Ag PhD Field Day on Thursday July 30, 2026, near Baltic, South Dakota.

April strip-till? If it didn't fall into place, you can still spring into action, with this survival guide, compliments of the Hefty Farm.

It's a modern innovation that gives your crop the best possible beginning. The Heftys explain what goes onto every high-performance seed, so it can hit the ground running.

If you're not incorporating your Three Pre's, you're leaving some yield in the field. Darren shows how to get your soybeans off to the best start this spring.

Confusing name, but Brian and Darren explain exactly how to identify and control this weed on your farm.

The Heftys invite you to their farm this July; say it's better late than never on strip-tilling; and show why seeds are coated with so much. Broadleaf signalgrass is the Weed of the Week, and Darren spills the beans on tillage and The Three Pre's in Iron Talk.

Before the roots and shoots, there are boots! Walk with Darren Hefty as he shows why sometimes, a farmer's shoes do the talking.

Grains and energy prices continue to march higher in a highly volatile week. See what the major grain market news was the past week, and how to market grain in the newly emerging bull market.

Pro Ag's top rated analyst Ray Grabanski outlines this week's important Ag market news, which is highlighted by exploding crude oil markets - with grains following.

Darren talks about the benefits of planting corn and soybeans early.

The fight against unpredictable pests and diseases is real. Every season brings new risks to your acres and your ROI. With PPFM-powered BioControl options from NewLeaf, growers can take a proactive approach with our science-backed biological technologies.
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Most growers invest heavily in phosphorus, yet a large portion of what’s applied never gets into the plant. In this video, we break down the core issue: why so much applied phosphorus becomes chemically unavailable in the soil before the crop can use it. You’ll learn what happens to phosphorus af...

Soil test phosphorus (P) numbers tell only part of the story. This video breaks down what standard soil tests measure — and what they often miss — when it comes to phosphorus that crops can actually access and use. A soil test gives an index of plant-available P, but it doesn’t always reflect the...

Phosphorus is a primary driver of yield, but only if it’s available to the plant. This video explains how phosphorus fuels root growth, energy transfer, and overall crop performance—and why managing availability is critical to maximizing fertilizer efficiency and season-long results.