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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Cover Crops | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the use of cover crops after harvest.
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Winter Wheat Seeding | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss steps you can take for a successful winter wheat crop.
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Post Wheat Burndown | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss several burndown and residual herbicides you could apply after your wheat harvest this summer.
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Fall Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about getting great grass growth in your pasture by using fertility and weed control.
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Soil Testing - Grids vs Zones | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss soil sampling your fields, and the advantages of using one-acre grids vs. larger grids or larger zones.
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Russian Olive | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss control options for Russian olive in pastures and other areas.
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Reduce Corn Shatter Loss | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how to calculate lost profit due to shatter loss.
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Spreading Residue Evenly | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of an even residue spread and how to fix it.
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Tiling In A Drought Year | Ag PhD
Are there advantages to installing drain tile in a dry year? Find out why it could be good for your fields.
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Lawn and Garden Fertility | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the importance of a good soil sampling program for fields as well as gardens and lawns.
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Late Season Soybean Insects | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss scouting for and controlling late season insects in soybeans.
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Late Season Corn Evaluation | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss things to look for in corn fields late in the season to help you make harvest decisions.
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Speeding Up Residue Breakdown | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about ways to speed up the breakdown of crop residue.
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Winter Wheat Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the importance of choosing the right seed treatment for your winter wheat.
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Soil Testing - Grids vs. Zones | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about the importance of using smaller grids and zones in your soil sampling program.
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The Impact of Frost | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain some of the benefits of frost for farmers in the northern US.
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Wheat Straw Removal | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss possible disadvantages of removing wheat straw from your fields.
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Chloride in Soils and Crops | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss chloride in soils and plants and how to apply it if you need to increase the levels in your fields.
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Hungry Plants | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how farmers decide how much plant food, or fertilizer, to apply to fields.
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Applying Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about what you should consider when applying pre-emerge herbicides in your corn fields.
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Wild Proso Millet | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the challenge of controlling wild proso millet in crops.
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Get Prepared For Soil Sampling | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about steps to take to hit the ground running when it's time to start soil sampling this fall.
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Grass Tetany | Ag PhD
Darren explains how farmers and ranchers keep their cattle healthy when pasture grass doesn't provide all the nutrients that the cattle need.
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Amazon Sprangletop | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about identifying and controlling Amazon sprangletop in rice and other crops.