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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Grass vs. Broadleaf Weed Control | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain why farmers sometimes have a harder time controlling broadleaf weeds than grass weeds.
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Controlling Weeds Early vs. Late | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss the importance of controlling weeds before a crop emerges, and how farmers control weeds later in the season.
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Mayweed Chamomile | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about control options for mayweed chamomile in winter wheat and other areas of the farm.
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Russian Knapweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the challenges of getting Russian knapweed under control.
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Prostrate Vervain | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss various control methods for prostrate vervain in pastures and other areas on the farm.
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How Deep Do Farmers Plant Seed? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about the importance of planting at the proper depth for a specific crop that you may be growing.
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The Many Uses of Field Corn | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about the vast array of everyday things that field corn may be used for.
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Planting Corn in Cold Soils | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren share tips and advice you could use to successfully plant corn when soil is cold.
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Mixing Products Successfully | Ag PhD
Darren talks about steps you can take to avoid mixing issues in your spray tank.
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Stinging Nettle | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren share stories and experiences when it comes to controlling stinging nettle.
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How Many Seeds Per Square Foot? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss seed planting populations and factors that farmers consider when choosing how many seeds to plant per acre.
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Buffalograss | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss control options for buffalograss in lawns and crop fields.
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Marshelder | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren share control options you could use if marshelder is a problem on your farm.
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Plant Growth Hormones | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about several plant growth hormones that farmers sometimes use, and one that you could also use in your lawn.
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What Are Distillers Grains? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about distillers grains - a byproduct of ethanol or alcohol production.
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Jerusalem Artichoke | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the challenges of identifying and controlling Jerusalem artichoke, a tough perennial weed.
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Phosphorus Levels in Soil | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about testing your soil's phosphorus levels, and various ways to apply phosphorus in your fields.
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Absinth Wormwood | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss options for controlling absinth wormwood in pastures.
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Fertility for Lawns, Gardens, and Shelterbelts | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about the fertility needs of lawns, gardens, and shelterbelts.
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In-Furrow Products for Corn | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss fungicides, insecticides, and biological products that you could apply in-furrow in corn.
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Perennial Sowthistle | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about the challenges of controlling perennial sowthistle, and what products you could use to get rid of it.
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Spray Drift vs. Volatility | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain the difference between drift and volatility, and how farmers can avoid off-target movement when spraying fields.
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Rough Fleabane | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss control options for rough fleabane in various crops.
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Plant Tissue Analysis | Ag PhD
Learn how plant tissue analysis could help you save money on fertilizer as well as achieve higher yields.