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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Pre-Emerge Herbicides in Dry Conditions | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss getting great results from your pre-emerge herbicide application when soils are dry.
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Soybean Aphids | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about scouting for and controlling soybean aphids.
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Heavy Metals | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the importance of testing things like lime and manure to see what heavy metals they may contain.
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Three Pre's Strategy in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about the importance of a great pre-emerge weed control program in soybeans.
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Crop Canopy | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the importance of crop canopy when it comes to reducing weed problems in fields, lawns, and gardens.
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Fertilizer Efficiency | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how farmers can raise successful crops with less fertilizer.
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Insect Control In Alfalfa | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about various harmful insects in alfalfa and products you could use to control them.
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Improving Drought Tolerance | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss steps you can take to make your crops more drought-tolerant.
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Rainy Spring Weather | Ag PhD
Rainy days and dry days are both important to farmers during planting season. Darren Hefty explains in this week's Ag Minute.
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Late-Season Soybean Issues | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss late-season problems you could see in your soybean fields, such as lodging and flower abortion.
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The Importance of Rain | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the importance of fertility and rain for plants.
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Reproductive Stages of Soybeans | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain the reproductive stages of soybeans.
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Corn Rootworms and Bt | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how farmers use Bt to reduce damage caused by corn rootworms.
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Heat and Plants | Ag PhD
Darren talks about heat tolerance and water availability when it comes to crops like corn.
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Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about the various kinds of products you can include in your soybean seed treatment.
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Scouting Corn Fields | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss several things to look for in your corn fields during the season.
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Should You Incorporate Pre-Emerge Herbicides? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss pre-emerge herbicide application and whether to incorporate them or leave them on the soil surface.
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In-Season Soybean Fertility | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about whether or not you should apply various nutrients to soybeans in-season.
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Late Spring Frost | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the damage that a late spring frost can do to corn and soybeans.
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Fungicide Applications In Wheat | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss when and what to spray in your wheat crop to protect it from disease throughout the season.
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Cover Crops vs. Cash Crops | Ag PhD
Are you considering planting a cover crop this year? Darren and Brian discuss reasons to plant a cover crop or not.
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Quality of Spray Water | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about the effects that chlorine and other things in water can affect the performance of your spray applications.
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Root Growth | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how roots grow when it comes to fertilizer, soil microbes, and soil compaction.
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Using HPPDs Post Emerge In Corn | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss using HPPDs and other herbicides post-emerge in corn.