Why in the world would a farmer kill his crop before harvest? The Hefty brothers share the products and timings used for this deadly process.

There's never been a better time to get your cereal crop off to a great start! The Heftys discuss all the new options in insecticides, fungicides, and naturals.

It's dirty work, but someone's gotta do it. The Heftys explain the ground rules when it comes to saving soils.

Want a better lawn next year? A little autumn attention can save you stress in the spring, says Darren Hefty.

The cotton has taken off and Matt needs to quickly get his last herbicides of the year applied. However, Matt is using a tool not seen very much any more, a hooded sprayer. Matt explains why it's the best tool for the job and talks about what kind of effort is needed to eradicate herbicide resi...

Corn is at brown silk and Southern rust is close by so it's time for Matt to activate the Simons Innovations lift kit on his John Deere R4038 sprayer and get some fungicide sprayed on his corn crop! He demonstrates why a self propelled sprayer does a better job in his area than a cropduster or d...

It's time for Matt to deliver his saved wheat seed for cleaning so he can plant it for the 2026 crop. However, after questioning whether saving his wheat seed has caused his recent yield declines, he finally has the answer to why saving seed leads to lower yields. Matt has truck problems and la...

Progressive Ag's Top Rated Market Advisor Ray Grabanski outlines this week's most important news affecting ag markets.

In this insightful video, Matt Thompson from Hefty Seed Company in South Dakota shares his firsthand experience using AgroTech USA’s NutriCharge® and NutriCharge PowerPlant® technology. He explains how this innovative nutrient additive is transforming phosphorus availability and nutrient uptake —...

Brian and Darren go below the surface in this episode: studying corn roots, studying fertility, and studying the water in the soil. Musk thistle is the Weed of the Week, and it's grain bin tech in Iron Talk.

Did you know that it takes about 8 months of nearly daily work to raise one ear of corn? Darren Hefty says there is much more to farming than throwing seed in the soil!

Tech has vastly improved how we fertilize our fields. The Heftys share their new fertility playbook.

Thistle while you work? Not if the Hefty brothers have anything to say about it! Brian and Darren share new products and advice for combating this noxious weed.

Growing corn hides deep secrets. The Hefty brothers say aim low to unearth them.

With the conclusion of wheat harvest, it's time for Matt to turn his attention to his summer crops. First thing up, looking at his Nutricharge and Powerplant plots to determine if the products are performing as advertised and he does this by pulling some tissue test to determine nutrient concent...

Get the best 10 minute summary of the most important grain market news in the past week, from Ray Grabanski of top rated marketing firm Progressive Ag

The Hefty brothers bring the classroom into the field, with lessons in plant growth, giving the "legs" of your corn a checkup, and protecting your soil off-season. The Weed of the Week is perennial johnsongrass, and Iron Talk is all about the science of spraying.

What do corn stalks say about the season? Plenty, if you're listening, say the Hefty brothers.

From vertical to voluminous! Brian and Darren explain why farmers sometimes sacrifice height for a heftier harvest.

This might be the toughest weed out there, but it's no match for the Heftys. They reveal their favorite products for controlling it in corn, beans, and wheat.

Spray or delay? Darren explains how farmers find their window of opportunity.

From "cover to cover," the Heftys share their comprehensive handbook to protecting your fields off-season.

Progressive Ag's Senior Market Analyst Ray Grabanski outlines the week's most important grain market factors - in 10 minutes or less!

Progressive Ag's Ray Grabanski provides a breakdown of the most important marketing information this week that impacted ag prices.