Agronomy

Agronomy

How do you achieve better plant health and higher yields? Agronomy is the science of soil management and crop production, and these videos feature a wide array of topics that help protect and improve crops all throughout the season. If you want to build better crops, this is the place to start.

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  • HPPD Resistance in Corn | Ag PhD

    If HPPDs have you frustrated lately, you're not alone. Expert agronomists Brian and Darren Hefty share their playbook for this growing problem.

  • Base Saturation Mg | Ag PhD

    Magnesium keeps you in green, but it's a delicate balancing act. The Hefty boys give you the percentage your soils need.

  • Residue Breakdown | Ag PhD

  • September 27, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag

    Corn and soy yield potential declines, and marketing plans need to be adjusted.
    Time to buy soybeans? Corn?

  • September 20, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag

    The Progressive Ag Marketline outlines the most important weekly ag market news, in 10 minutes or less, that affects grain and livestock markets.
    There is no better way to stay updated on market developments - in a very short period of time. Its designed to help farmers make
    good marketing dec...

  • Fall Perennial Weed Control | Ag PhD

    Tips and tricks from expert agronomists to kill those thistles permanently on your farm. It's more than the products, it's when you apply them, say Brian and Darren.

  • Waterhemp | Ag PhD

    It's the weed that the Heftys get asked about the most. They share four pesticide-free fixes and then walk you through the entire product lineup.

  • Harvest Schedules | Ag PhD

    Some fields are early birds and some are night owls. Darren explains how farmers get them dressed and out the door.

  • How to Fix High pH Soil | Ag PhD

    Here at Ag PhD we believe there IS hope for your high pH! Brian and Darren say balance is the key to solving this issue for good.

  • Fall Lawn Care, How to Fix High pH Soil, Fall Perennial Weed Control | Ag PhD

    There is a season for everything, and the Heftys say fall is great time to spray your lawn, lower pHs in fields, and stop thistles forever. Resistant waterhemp is the Weed of the Week. And Darren helps with harvest-time soil compaction.

  • Are Soil Health Practices Finally Paying? 25' Drought Stress Tour | Griggs Farms

    After spending years building the soil and with almost two months of extreme drought conditions persisting, Matt goes to the field to see if his regenerative ag practices are finally paying off and takes a final look at his crops before harvest begins.

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  • September 13, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag

    Progressive Ag's "10 Minute Marketer" summarizes the most important Ag Market News, helping farmers make important risk magagement marketing decisions.

  • September 6, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag

    Top ranked Progressive Ag provides this week's market news, and how you can market your 2025 crop successfully.

  • Puncturevine | Ag PhD

    It's a thorny problem for tires and toes, but the Hefty brothers will help you pierce its defenses, before it lets the air out of your profits.

  • Soil Lab Basics | Ag PhD

    A soil test is like a report card for your field - but not every laboratory grades the same way! Class is in session, as the Heftys help you interpret all the data and get your soil on the honor roll.

  • Lift Stations, Improve Pastures in the Fall, Soil Lab Basics | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers say it starts with the soil. So this week, they talk about how to keep your soil at the right moisture, your pasture soil ready for next spring, and how to read all those different soil tests! The weed is puncturevine, and later Darren talks combine header transport.

  • Fall Yard Work | Ag PhD

    A lush summer lawn begins... in the fall?! Expert agronomist Darren Hefty explains why this autumn, you'll want to do more than just rake leaves.

  • August 29, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag

    This week's summary of Ag Market News affecting agriculture - in a simple to understand, easy listening format - from Progressive Ag's Ray Grabanski.You will enjoy how Ray puts complicated marketing information into an 'easy-to understand' format.

  • Patented NutriCharge® Technology Explained: How it Works | AgroTech USA

    NutriCharge® is rewriting the rules of phosphorus management! Across crops and regions, growers are seeing stronger performance, higher ROI, and results that are turning heads throughout the market. Curious what all the buzz is about? Watch the Future Farm episode with Rob-See-Co to see why growe...

  • Corn Report from Iowa and New York | Kooima Ag

    We even had one of our New York customers step in to discuss what the crop looks like on the other side of the country.

    Kooima Ag has been producing replacement agricultural products for over 30 years. During those years, Kooima Ag has developed a proven track record of providing dependable and...

  • How Much Red Ink Will There Be This Year??? | Griggs Farms

    With the drought worsening each passing day, Matt heads to the field to show how bad the damage is to the corn and the soybean crops. After examining the crops, Matt shows the costs he's got invested in the crops to determine what his breakeven yield is. Finally, he questions just how much long...

  • Always Get It In Writing!!! | Griggs Farms

    While Matt is spraying cotton, Kelly and Andy finally get the last of the wheat loaded and hauled. Matt explains why chemical stewardship is critical and gives a good example of why it is so important that landowners and farmers put their land lease agreements in writing.

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  • August 23, 2025 - Ag Market News | Progressive Ag

    Ray Grabanski, lead analyst for top rated Progressive Ag, gives you the most important market market information the past week - to help you become a great marketer - in 10 minutes or less!!!

  • Withering Weeds, Escaping Calves + When Will Beef Come Down? | Buzzard's Beat

    We're knocking down weeds and that brings me GREAT JOY. Something that brings me zero joy is chasing calves that get out in the middle of the summer heat. Also, have you noticed that beef prices are high - how long is that gonna last?