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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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...
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Riparian Areas | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the importance of having streams, rivers, ponds, and/or lakes near your farm fields. These riparian areas can provide many benefits for your soil, but they also need to be maintained regularly.
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The Right Seed Depth | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of planting at the right depth in corn as well as soybeans.
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Warm Spring | Ag PhD
See why farmers can benefit from an early spring warm-up.
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Post-Emerge Broadleaf Weed Control in Wheat | Ag PhD
Controlling broadleaf weeds in wheat can be tough. Brian and Darren share some herbicide options you could use.
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Planting Population | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss increasing and decreasing planting populations in corn and soybeans.
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Spraying Field Borders | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss improving weed control in fields by spraying end rows early in the season.
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Driverless Tractors, Chloride, Improving Emergence in Cold Soils | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about driverless tractors, chloride, and speeding up crop emergence.
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Control Grubs in Lawns, 1st Fungicide Applications in Wheat, Seed Depth | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss lawn grubs, wheat fungicides, and seeding depth.
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Weed Control in Lawns, In-Furrow Corn Products, & Jump Start Pastures | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about various products you could use to control weeds in your lawn, what products you could apply in-furrow in corn, and how to jump start your pastures this spring.