The Origin of Hefty Brand Corn and Soybeans - Episode 19 | Hefty Seed Company
Agronomy Answers Podcast
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24m
This episode of the Agronomy Answers podcast features Darren Hefty discussing how the Hefty brand of corn and soybeans got its start and the farming practices that shaped the business. The conversation traces the early days of raising seed crops and how careful field management, seed purity, and proper seed cleaning helped growers achieve better stands and more consistent results. They also explain how conditioning seed and removing damaged or contaminated seed can improve establishment and overall crop performance in the field.
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