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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Field Bindweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss control options for field bindweed on the farm.
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Greensnap and Lodging in Corn | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss steps to take to avoid lodging and greensnap in your corn fields.
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Soybean Gall Midge | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about the challenges of dealing with soybean gall midge larvae.
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Keys to Successful Early Planting | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk overcoming the challenges of early planting.
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Late-Season Soybean Fungicides | Ag PhD
Should you apply a fungicide to your soybeans this late in the season? Darren and Brian talk about things to consider.
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Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss ways you can reduce sudden death syndrome in your soybeans.
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Spraying Fall Pastures | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss the importance of controlling pasture weeds in the fall.
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Alfalfa Management | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss some of the ways to improve your alfalfa fields during the summer.
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Lady's Thumb Smartweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss how to identify and control lady's thumb smartweed.
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Prickly Sida | Ag PhD
Learn which products you could use to control prickly sida on your farm.
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Spider Mites | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about scouting for and controlling spider mites in crop fields.
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Soil in Freezing Temps | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how freezing temps can benefit soils.
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What Is The Green Bridge? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain why farmers may want to "eliminate the green bridge" between crops.
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Selenium for Crops | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about considering selenium as an additional factor for higher yields.
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Evaluating Your Corn Stand | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss things to look for late in the season in your corn crop.
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Seeding Alfalfa in Summer | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss ways to get your alfalfa crop off to a great start this summer.
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Fixing Unplanted Acres | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about reclaiming flooded and unplanted fields for great yields next season.
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Corn Soil Insecticides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss product options and application methods for corn soil insecticides to control rootworms and other below-ground pests.
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Shelterbelt Management | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers share ideas on getting your trees and shelterbelts off to a great start so you can enjoy them for years to come.
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Salt and Plants | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains what too much salt can do to plants.
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Humidity and Crops | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain the importance of humidity for crops.
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Weed Control in Adverse Conditions | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about getting great weed control when the weather is not ideal for spraying.
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Corn Harvest - Silage vs. Grain | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain the differences between harvesting corn for silage and harvesting corn for grain.
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What Corn Field Should You Harvest First? | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss factors that can affect the standability of your corn as harvest time approaches.