Today at Griggs Farms, corn planting is all about collecting data. Data on seed varieties, different products, and different practices. Matt has 40 acres dedicated to test plots and he talks about how farmers doing their own testing is the only practice that has the greatest return on investmen...

Matt describes in detail his proven way of easily terminating annual ryegrass in his cover crop mix, explains why annual ryegrass can be so hard to kill, and tells some common mistakes farmers make when trying to get rid of annual ryegrass.

Progressive Ag's Ray Grabanski uses the skills that made them the top grain marketing service for decades, and applies them to today's market to give you great market advice to help market your grains better.

In less than 30 minutes the Heftys nurture the next generation of agronomists, save your alfalfa, and vanquish corn's trickiest enemy: itself! The Weed of the Week is henbit, and can you catch Darren's drift in Iron Talk? (Except there is no drift!)

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.

In the game of crops and robbers, this villain is THE worst. Brian and Darren break down how to kill corn in corn (and everywhere else).

With each cutting, new pests see fresh opportunity. The Hefty boys provide expert tips on how to thwart threats in your alfalfa and keep it thriving all season long.

Join the Heftys as they help grow the future of farming. Everyone is welcome to attend this hands-on free event on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Farming can be a lot like the stock market. Expert agronomist Darren Hefty explains how smart farmers balance their portfolio.

Ray Grabanski, lead market analyst for top rated Progressive Ag Marketline, gives this week's Ag market news in 10 minutes or less - along with market recommendations.

Brian and Darren discuss the benefits and potential drawbacks of having shorter corn plants.

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.

How do you keep the weeds out of of your beans these days? The Hefty brothers point you to the best products to get you to crop canopy.

From space to soil, new tech is helping farmers unearth key insights. The Heftys say the future of farming is in software like VRAFY.

This week, the Heftys take you from outer space to below your soil's surface, and help you manage your soybeans in between. Saddle up to fight the Weed of the Week, marestail, and we'll end with a lesson from Dad.

In this video, Robb Dedman from AgroTech USA visits Josh Dutton, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to discuss his firsthand experience using NutriCharge in a recent corn planting trial. With no in-furrow setup on his planter, Josh applied NutriCharge using PowerPlant PPFM as a planter box treatment—just o...

Matt gives his opinion how farmers need to realize their power in controlling the ag economy and not just trying to achieve maximum production, leading to suppressed commodity prices. He explains how lower production and purchasing fewer inputs will lead to greater farm prosperity.

Dew not underestimate the importance of dew. Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of this morning gift for lawns and crops.

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!

There's often more than one way to control a weed. The Hefty boys share their tips to help you get better Enlist Beans.

If you're a soybean farmer, Brian and Darren made this show just for you! First they tell you what you can make out of soybeans, then they save you money using reward programs, and later it's how to get better weed control in Enlist beans. Quackgrass and dirty sprayers are also tackled.

“The next day after a lightning storm, it’s always greener. That term is called green lightning and that’s what we set out to do.” So says Travis Potter, founder of Green Lightning, a company with a product allowing farmers to make their own nitrogen at a much -reduced price than retail. The oth...

What is VRAFY? In this video from our Data Days event, Sawyer and Lauralee explain what VRAFY is and how it can be used to store, analyze and understand your agronomic data so you can make effective, data-driven crop input decisions.

Learn more: https://www.vrafy.com/

It's that time of the year to make sure your planter does more than plant, your bug killer is not killing the wrong bugs, and your cows can finally enjoy the lush grasses again. The Weed of the Week is black nightshade, and the science of water is revealed in Iron Talk.