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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Giant Foxtail | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss identification of and herbicide control options for giant foxtail.
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Consistent Corn Ear Size | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty explain why farmers like to have each corn plant emerge at the same time.
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Honeyvine Milkweed | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss options for controlling honeyvine milkweed on the farm.
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Drain Tile Water Quality | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how drain tile works, and how it helps keep downstream water clean.
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Fall Nitrogen Application | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about what forms of nitrogen to apply in the fall, and how to avoid losing the nitrogen after application.
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Preventing Root Rot in Pulse Crops | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how to prevent root rot in your pulse crops.
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White Mold & How To Fight It | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about sclerotinia white mold in soybeans and what you can do to reduce the disease in your fields.
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Sagebrush | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss options for controlling sagebrush in pasture and rangeland.
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Common Speedwell | Ag PhD
Learn how to get common speedwell, a winter annual, under control on the farm.
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Time of Day to Spray | Ag PhD
Darren explains things to watch out for when spraying, so you can avoid drift and volatility problems.
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How To Safely Use Atrazine | Ag PhD
Atrazine has been around for decades, but there are some things you need to consider when applying this product.
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Hoary Vervain | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss options for control of hoary vervain in pasture and crop ground.
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How To Prevent Green Snap | Ag PhD
Does your corn trait actually make a difference in preventing green snap? Brian and Darren Hefty discuss why some traits seem to be vulnerable to green snap, while others appear to be resistant.
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Prostrate Pigweed | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about ways to control prostrate pigweed on the farm.
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Using Plant Architecture to Grow Better Beans
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Controlling White Mold to Grow Better Beans
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Strategic Seed Selection to Grow Better Beans
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Deep Soil Sampling | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about doing deeper soil tests and placing fertilizer deeper for your plant roots.
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Potassium Base Saturation Soil Test | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of having proper levels of potassium for your crop, and what to look for on a soil test.
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Defensive Traits in Corn and Soybeans | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss defensive traits in corn and soybean varieties.
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Wheat Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about various pre-emerge options for getting great weed control in wheat.
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Discussing Fertility Practices With The Planter | Ag PhD
Should you apply fertility with your planter? Brian and Darren Hefty discuss some options you have for getting max yields.
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Corn and Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of using multiple seed treatments on your corn and soybean seed.
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Increasing Protein & Test Weight | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss increasing protein and test weight in crops.