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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Florida Sugarcane Harvest | Tony Reed
Buckle up as we head to the south end of Lake Okeechobee to watch a custom sugarcane harvest crew in action.
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POST Herbicide Application Watchouts | FMC
In the Midwest, a number of factors can lead to July applications of postemergence herbicides in soybeans. Join FMC Technical Service Manager Drake Copeland as he discusses an update for late-season application of Anthem® MAXX herbicide and outlines a few key watchouts to be aware of with POST he...
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Nebraska Grower on FMC's 3RIVE 3D® Application System
Nebraska grower Roy Houdersheldt plants all of his farm’s acres, making time a huge constraint each spring. Equipped with a 3RIVE 3D® application system on his planter, Roy says it allows him to “plant sunup to sundown and not have to stop for anything but seed.” Listen as he explains other benef...
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What is Water Management? | ADS
Agricultural water management can be broken down into four steps: capture, convey, control and release. Learn how ADS Agriculture breaks down these steps and how water management systems can payoff for generations to come.
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A New Premix to Help Tackle Troublesome Soybean Pests | FMC
Facing in-season pressure from Lepidopterans, grasshoppers, stink bugs or other pests in your soybeans? New Elevest® insect control provides fast-acting, long-lasting residual control of these and other problem insects. Join FMC Technical Service Manager Bruce Steward and Retail Market Manager Gr...
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Tales from the Dirt: The Test of Time | ADS
Drainage contractor Aron Mason is an operator at Mason Excavation, LLC in Clinton County, Ohio. His dad started the family business years ago, which is still thriving today thanks to their hard work and reputation.
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Tales from the Dirt: What's in a Name? | ADS
Drainage contractor Eric Brown owns and operates EB Drainage, Inc. in Liberty, Iowa. He "grew up in the ditch" and knows what it takes to keep a family business flowing.
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Indiana Retailer on FMC's Xyway® LFR® Fungicide
Doug Quear, location manager at Co-Alliance in Indian Trails, Indiana, considers Xyway® brand fungicides another tool in the toolbox to help growers maximize their yields and profitability. With more than 30 years of agricultural experience, Doug evaluates the challenges traditional in-season fol...
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Beck's Hybrids on FMC's Xyway® Brand Fungicides
Erich Hasler, ag system and agronomy specialist at Beck’s Hybrids, shares how Xyway® LFR® fungicide helps Beck’s Hybrid’s seed corn thrive from planting all the way through harvest. Listen in as Hasler describes how this game-changing fungicide is impacting day-to-day procedures and the advantage...
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Tillage Directions, Mid-Season Wheat Fungicides, Insects on Field Borders|Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk worms, wheat fungicides, safely spraying with multiple inputs, tillage row directions, and shepherd's purse weed.
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Tillage Directions | Ag PhD
Why are the rows going the direction they are out in fields? Brian and Darren explain all that goes into the decision to till and plant down specific lines.
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Mid-Season Wheat Fungicides | Ag PhD
Applying fungicides at flag leaf could push your wheat yield well above expectations. With wheat prices up this year, Brian and Darren talk the importance of paying extra attention to this year's crop through the entire season.
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Corn Emergence | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty tells us why farmers try to have their all corn plants come out of the ground at the exact same time.
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Shepherd's Purse | Ag PhD
This winter annual broadleaf is easier to control if you start in the fall. Brian and Darren give you all you need to know about Shepherd's Purse in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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How Much Fertilizer, Spray Water Quality, Liberty Herbicide Alternatives| Ag PhD
Learn about fertility needs of crops, what you can do if you can't get Liberty herbicide, and why you should test and treat your water before spraying.
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Liberty Herbicide Alternatives | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss what herbicides you could use if you are unable to get Liberty.
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Longino Ranch | Tony Reed
The Longino Ranch has been around for many decades. Ranch manager Cliff Coddington shows us how diversification, along with thinking outside the box will keep this ranch preserved well into the future.
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The Strawberry Capital of the World | Tony Reed
Just south of Plant City, Florida we visited the largest contiguous strawberry farm in the world. A lot of time, money, and manpower goes into raising this wonderful crop.
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Indoor Farming | Tony Reed
Nebullam Farms in Ames, Iowa shows us how to raise crops indoor. We discuss water usage, overall footprint, and how consumers really like the farm to table advantage.
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Riparian Areas, Early Soybean Planting, Post Emerge Corn Broadleaf Herbicides
The Hefty brothers discuss riparian areas, soybean planting in cold soils, broadleaf control in corn post, the weed is volunteer canola, and micronutrients applied at planting.
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GDUs | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains exactly what Growing Degree Units are, why they are so important, and how to calculate them for corn.
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Micronutients at Planting | Ag PhD
Darren tells why he's been running blended micronutrient products at planting on the farm for many years.
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Post-Emerge Broadleaf Herbicides for Corn | Ag PhD
What inputs are the best to fight those tough weeds once your corn and broadleafs emerge? Brian and Darren give you all the options in today's changing chemical market.
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Early Soybean Planting | Ag PhD
It's becoming more common to plant soybeans earlier each year if possible. The Hefty brothers encourage getting the beans in early, but there are many considerations to look at before you load the planter. To place soybeans in cold soils you need to examine: seed treatments, cold germ scores, f...