Darren and Brian Hefty discuss the challenge of getting volunteer alfalfa under control on the farm.

Darren Hefty says the very cold weather is not all negative. Your farm can benefit agronomically from below-freezing temperatures.

Farm Basics from Ag PhD Episode #1240 | Air Date 01/09/22 - The Heftys talk old & new products, safety equipment, and clean-up when you fight the weeds in your yard.

Sometimes called cheatgrass, Brian and Darren Hefty tell you how to control this winter annual that is troublesome, especially in wheat.

The Hefty brothers help you determine the best pre-emerge herbicides for your corn crop. Spray early and avoid dicamba if you can.

Saline soils take work and time to fix. Brian and Darren talk drainage, calcium, and product to help you with your salty spots.

Brian and Darren Hefty discuss control options for white heath aster, a tough perennial weed.

The Hefty brothers talk about getting great weed control in soybeans by using early post-emerge residual herbicides.

Darren Hefty explains the benefits that soil microbes provide for plants.

Farm Basics from Ag PhD Episode #1239 | Air Date 01/02/22 - Brian and Darren Hefty explain why farmers want faster residue breakdown.

From Ag PhD Episode #1105 | Air Date 06/09/19 - Brian and Darren discuss how hail damage might not be as bad as you think.

From Ag PhD Episode #1105 | Air Date 06/09/19 - Brian and Darren Hefty discuss late-season corn herbicides to help you identify the best time to spray on your farm.

Farm Basics from Ag PhD Episode #1118 | Air Date 09/08/19 - Brian and Darren Hefty explain what gibberellic acid is and if you should apply it to your pasture or crop.

Ag PhD Episode #976 for the week of 12-18-16. This week's Weed of the Week is heath aster. Brian and Darren Hefty provide tips on controlling heath aster on your farm.

Italian ryegrass is an all too common weed in winter wheat. Brian and Darren Hefty tell you about a great new mode of action to help you with this week's Weed of the Week.

From Ag PhD Episode #1244 | Air Date 02/06/22 - The Hefty brothers go over various pre- and post-emerge herbicides you could use for great weed control in alfalfa.

Molybdenum may be hard to spell and harder to pronounce, but Brian and Darren tell us why this rare heavy metal is important in agriculture.

Darren Hefty explains how modern planting equipment successfully plants in last year's crop residue.

Brian and Darren Hefty discuss factors to consider when raising continuous soybeans.

Brian and Darren Hefty talk about grain storage and how farmers keep it "alive" in grain bins until it can be sold or used.

Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how farmers make the decision to spray for insects or not.

The Hefty brothers talk about the best products to use to control wild four o-clock on the farm.

Iron Talk from Ag PhD Episode #1156 | Air Date 05/31/20 - Darren Hefty talks about the importance of properly cleaning out spray tanks and booms.

Iron Talk from Ag PhD Episode #1229 | Air date 10/24/21 -
Darren Hefty talks about various equipment options you could install to apply insecticide at planting time.