Agronomy Answers Podcast
Welcome to the Agronomy Answers Podcast, your inside look at Hefty Seed Company like you’ve never heard it before. Hosted by Zach Hefty, each episode dives deep into the stories, decisions, and people that drive one of the world’s leading agronomic companies.
From conversations with Brian and Darren Hefty, to insights from the Hefty research team, to behind-the-scenes moments you won’t find anywhere else, this show covers agronomy, business, innovation, and the everyday decisions that help farmers make more money.
If you want the full picture of what’s really happening inside Hefty Seed Company, this is the show. Tune in and get the answers.
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The Story of Hefty Seed Company - Episode 1 | Hefty Seed Company
In this first episode of the Agronomy Answers Podcast, Zach sits down with his dad, Brian Hefty, to share the real story behind how Hefty Seed Company began, how it survived the toughest decade in agriculture, and how it evolved into a national family business rooted in helping farmers first.
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What Darren Hefty Learned Growing Up on the Farm - Ep 2 | Hefty Seed Company
Zach sits down with his uncle, Darren Hefty, to talk about the early days of the Hefty family farm, the beginnings of Hefty Seed Company, and the moments that shaped its growth. From walking beans to opening new locations, Darren shares the work ethic, lessons, and stories behind building a multi...
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Top 3 Biggest Yield Robbers in Corn or Soybeans - Episode 3 | Hefty Seed Company
In this episode of the Agronomy Answers Podcast, Zach Hefty and his dad, Brian Hefty, launch a brand new segment called Top 3, where each of them ranks their top three choices on a specific topic and the list almost never matches.
Today’s topic is: Biggest Yield Robbers in Corn and Soybeans
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How Matt Thompson Found His Calling in Agriculture - Ep 4 | Hefty Seed Company
In this episode, we dive into the story behind Hefty Naturals Brand Manager Matt Thompson. Matt grew up in a small Illinois farm town, started in grain trading, moved to Philadelphia for a corporate ag role, and eventually found his way to South Dakota and Hefty Seed.
Matt shares how he got into...
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Convince Me to Plant Corn Early - Episode 5 | Hefty Seed Company
In this episode, we unveil a brand-new segment on the Agronomy Answers podcast called Convince Me. This is where Zach sits down with his dad, Brian Hefty, or other guests and challenges them to convince him of a topic they feel strongly about.
The topic up for debate is whether corn should be pl...
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What Are Hefty Naturals? - Episode 6 | Hefty Seed Company
In this episode, Zach sits down with Hefty Naturals Brand Manager Matt Thompson to answer a simple but important question: what are Hefty Naturals?
Matt breaks down the Hefty Naturals portfolio, how these products work, and how growers should think about using biologicals, biostimulants, and rel...
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Lessons From Dad: $100 an Hour Jobs - Episode 7 | Hefty Seed Company
In this episode, Zach and his dad, Brian Hefty, launch a new segment called Lessons From Dad. The series is built around Brian’s book, Lessons From Dad, and the real-life principles he learned from his own father and later passed on to his family.
They kick things off with the first lesson in th...
