Nitrogen is one of the primary plant nutrients and is responsible for a significant portion of crop yield potential. Therefore, it is vital to have ample nitrogen available to crops throughout their growth and development. Because of how it cycles through various forms, nitrogen can sometimes be ...

Phosphorus is one of the primary plant nutrients, playing several important roles in raising a successful crop. In order to perform these roles effectively, it is critical to keep phosphorus in balance with other soil nutrients

Sulfur is the most important secondary nutrient - in fact, it is often considered the fourth macronutrient. Sulfur plays multiple roles for your crop - from helping keep the soil in balance to improving plant health. Careful management of this nutrient is critical to reaching a crop's potential. ...

Potassium (K) is one of the three primary crop nutrients. Having an ample amount of potassium is critical to plant health and development. However, it is also important to consider the ratio of potassium ions in the soil, in relation to the other cations measured on a base saturation test. Unders...

When your soil base saturation gets out of balance, there are numerous amendments you can add to your soil to correct that imbalance. Join Stephanie and Brian in this short video where they take a look at some of the options available to bring your base saturation to optimal levels.

Calcium (Ca) and Magnesium (Mg) are two of the most important factors in determining the structure and mobility of nutrients in your soil. If these two cations get out of balance, they can dramatically affect crop productivity. Join Stephanie and Brian in this short video where they discuss each ...

Sodium (Na) and Hydrogen (H) are two of the five cations that make up soil Base Saturation. The ratio of these cations is an indicator of the overall balance of your soil. In the latest Back 2 Basics video, Brian and Stephanie take a closer look at these two nutrients and their effect on balancin...

Everything in your soil - from biology to nutrient availability and more - is heavily influenced by soil pH. Understanding this characteristic is critical to getting the most return on many of the products you use on your farm. Join Brian and Stephanie as they take a closer look at soil pH in the...

Balanced soils deliver nutrients more efficiently to your crops. One of the best ways to measure this balance is to examine the base saturation of the cations in your soil. How does base saturation differ from parts per million or pounds per acre? What is the optimal range for each cation? Find o...

To achieve high yields, it’s important to understand your soil’s capacity to hold nutrients. This characteristic is highly influenced by cation exchange capacity (CEC). Learn more about CEC in this short video with Agronomist Stephanie Zelinko and Area Manager Brian Waugh.

We know that we can’t focus on end of season and not give attention to the beginning; and that starts with a crop fertility plan based on a complete soil analysis. The Back-to-Basics video series is intended to take an in-depth look at the nutrients that may make a difference in your crop. We’ll ...

Spitfire – the only dicamba with a 7-day pre-plant interval for soybeans

This brief video demonstrates some techniques and principles around the concept of using sequential applications to extend residual weed control, while making more efficient use of burndown herbicides during times of supply uncertainty.

Ag Minute #957 | Air Date 06/23/19 - When corn grows fast it's exciting, but it also has some potential problems.

Ag Minute #943 | Air Date 03/17/19 - In this Ag Minute, Darren Hefty talks about the reason farmers may want some dry weather in the spring.

The Hefty brothers discuss the benefits of matching up your soil test data with your yield data.

Darren and Brian Hefty discuss how farmers reduce erosion, how to match up your soil test data with your yield maps, and how to successfully raise continuous soybeans.

Darren Hefty explains the benefits of using a 2x2 fertilizer system.

Brian and Darren Hefty discuss various things farmers can do to reduce soil erosion in fields.

How do roots know where to go? Darren Hefty discusses the science of plant root growth in today's Ag Minute.

In this week's Iron Talk, Darren Hefty gives you 4 ways to greatly improve your broadcast spray applications. Examining your spray nozzles is the first step to getting the perfect coverage.

Brian and Darren Hefty are thinking about doing more corn on corn production this year. Tillage, seed hybrids, insecticides, and planting all need to be adjusted when you go continuous corn.

Copper, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium don't move much from where they are placed in the soil. The Heftys give advice on how to get those nutrients where the roots are.

The Hefty brothers discuss options for controlling tansy mustard on the farm.