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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Uptake! Getting Fertility into the Plant | XtremeAg
As Fertilizer prices are high, farmers like Matt Miles are looking for ways to increase the effectiveness of their existing nutrients. We talk to Robbo Dedman from Ultimate Ag Consulting and James Paterson of Agrotech USA about increasing plant uptake availability, how it works? and why you need ...
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An Application for Improved Soybean Branching | XtremeAg
Last season, Kelly Garrett lost yield due to weak branching on his soybeans. The large plants with weaker branches could not hold the pods. Mike Evans of Integrated Ag Solutions thinks that Kelly can improve branch strength with a v2 application. Mike talks about the application and why he thin...
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What is a Health Agent and Does Your Crop Need One? | XtremeAg
We've heard of secret agents and talent agents, but what is a plant health agent? And more importantly, do you really need one? Damian talks with Matt Miles and Trey Curtis from Concept Agritek about a 40 acre trial they are running with a new product called Bio Health that coats the plant with h...
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How Bad is Rolling Corn? | XtremeAg
It's a hot southeast Arkansas day and Matt's corn is starting to roll up. But why exactly is it rolling up? Should Matt rush to turn on the irrigation? Is it a natural defense mechanism that means he has healthy corn? Is it possible to irrigate too soon? Matt and Robbo talking about differing p...
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Tips to Tackle the Evolving Wheat Weed Spectrum | FMC
Year over year it seems the list of problematic wheat weeds continues to grow. Check out tips to help keep your wheat acres clean from weeds like annual bluegrass and Italian ryegrass with a delayed preemergence herbicide strategy. You’ll hear application tips and see trial results outlined by FM...
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Air Inversions, Manage Alfalfa Between Cuttings & Sclerotinia White Mold| Ag PhD
Alfalfa management, white mold in soybeans, air temperature inversions, tractor air conditioning, and velvetleaf weed in today's program.
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Sclerotinia White Mold in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren say it's the worst disease your crop can get. The Heftys have had their share of white mold in their fields and now they lay out their comprehensive plan to eliminate this fungus from soybeans.
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Velvetleaf | Ag PhD
This annual large-seeded-broadleaf is not difficult to manage. Brian and Darren Hefty talk velvetleaf control in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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Managing Alfalfa Between Cuttings | Ag PhD
You have to keep your alfalfa healthy, especially after you cut. Brian and Darren talk foliar fertilizer as well as insecticide, herbicide, fungicide, and more to keep your stand productive throughout the season.
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Hungry Plants | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty tells us how farmers manage crop nutrients throughout the season. You have to feed your plants before they feed you.
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An Introduction to FMC's Zironar™ biofungicide/bionematicide
Introducing Zironar™ biofungicide/bionematicide, a new biological product from FMC. This product provides early-season protection against critical fungal diseases and soil nematodes along with a biostimulant effect to help boost yields and enhance plant health. Learn from Matthew Pye, FMC biologi...
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Two Ways Your Wheat Herbicide Could Transform Other Crop Acres | FMC
Many growers in Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle are familiar with the proven performance of Anthem® Flex herbicide when it comes to tackling annual ryegrass and other tough weeds in winter wheat. What they may not know, however, is the product’s versatility and use opportunities. Anthem Flex her...
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Spray Tank Cleanout, Post Emerge Soybean Residuals, Late-Season Corn Herbicides
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss spray tank cleanout for homes & farms, post-emerge residual herbicides in soybeans, and late-season weed control in corn.
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Soybean Post Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Pre-emerge herbicides are key to raising a good crop. However, what you spray post-emerge in soybeans will help you for a longer time. Brian and Darren talk about their two favorite products in this segment.
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Wild Carrot | Ag PhD
You may find wild carrot in pastures and especially in your ditches. Brian and Darren tell you what to spray in the fall to control this not-so-tasty weed.
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Late-Season Corn Weed Control | Ag PhD
Controlling weeds is a non-stop battle for farmers. Brian and Darren Hefty give you the best options for protecting your corn crop in the last months of the season.
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What Are The Early Indicators of a High Yield Bean? | XtremeAg
AgXplore's Brewer Blessitt explains what early factors have a direct correlation with high yielding beans in his most recent visit to Miles Farms.
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What To Do After Hail Damage | Ag PhD
Hail damage in crops may not be as bad as it first seems. Brian and Darren discuss steps you can take to evaluate your crops after a hail storm.
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In-Season Nitrate Testing | Ag PhD
Continual Soil testing is fundamental to smart farming. Brian and Darren tell you why it's so important to check your nitrogen levels in your soil when your corn and wheat crops are growing.
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Barnyardgrass | Ag PhD
Barnyardgrass is an annual grass weed with no ligules that can easily be controlled in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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In-Season Nitrogen Tests, Spray Dicamba Safely, Corn & Soybean Staging | Ag PhD
Staging corn & soybeans, corn & wheat nitrate soil sampling in-season, avoiding issues when spraying dicamba, barnyardgrass control, and combine header maintenance with the DISCruptor.
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Greener Healthier Lawn With Less Work | Ag PhD
Soil sampling and less frequent watering can turn your yard into the lush lawn you've always wanted.
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Crop Stages of Corn and Soybeans | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren describe the different stages of corn and soybeans from emergence to harvest. The crop will change quickly as it matures, each new stage brings new ways to prepare it for getting the most yield possible.
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360 Yield Center: The Drive Behind Product Innovation
With a long history of innovation in farm equipment and technology, Gregg Sauder shares some of the things that motivate him to keep inventing.