In less than 30 minutes the Heftys nurture the next generation of agronomists, save your alfalfa, and vanquish corn's trickiest enemy: itself! The Weed of the Week is henbit, and can you catch Darren's drift in Iron Talk? (Except there is no drift!)

With each cutting, new pests see fresh opportunity. The Hefty boys provide expert tips on how to thwart threats in your alfalfa and keep it thriving all season long.

Brian and Darren talk about harnessing nature to benefit crops.

All seed treatments are not created equal. Brian and Darren explore all the latest innovations to help you plant with confidence this spring.

The Hefty brothers spring forward, by celebrating corn's many uses, giving bins some attention, and bathing seeds in TLC. Weed of the Week, dame's rocket, is on the launch pad, and Iron Talk takes you from a handful of soil to seeing the big picture this spring.

In today’s low-margin farming environment, efficiency is everything. From maximizing nutrient availability to reducing inputs while increasing yields, growers are under pressure to do more with less. That’s where startups like NewFields Ag come in. This innovative company is tackling the challeng...

Class is in session, as the Heftys give lessons on the water beneath your feet, the chemistry in your sprayer, and the best way to get a head start on your beans. Plus wheat is a weed this week, and Darren shows us around the Hefty Morton farm shop.

Itchin' to get those beans in the field? The Heftys share what you need to know to get sowing sooner.

The Agriculture industry has long relied on synthetic fertilizers, chemical inputs, and over-applied fertility—not by choice, but by necessity. Now, with biologicals, bio-nutrients, and precision application technology, farmers have better alternatives. Colton Moon, president of Redox BioNutrient...

Money is pouring into ag, but here’s the million-dollar question—is anyone asking farmers what they actually need? Spoiler alert: Nope.

In this fast-paced (and slightly rant-filled) conversation, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Chad Henderson from XtremeAg, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs tackle the real...

In this episode of The Granary, the conversation at the table gets real about one of the biggest dilemmas in farming—should your fields be pretty or profitable?

Damian Mason is joined by XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Temple Rhodes, and Chad Henderson, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs to break down why the...

Is farming a game of luck or skill? In this lively roundtable, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Tommy Roach, and Temple Rhodes dive into the ultimate farming showdown: Nature versus Nurture. From unpredictable weather tantrums to the art of coaxing a crop back from the brink of disaster, these seasoned ...

The Heftys help you choose the right corn traits, and the best way to manage residue. Everyone's invited to the free Soybean Workshop. Plus getting one over on clover, and a fert placement two-step that'll save you money.

Which seed will you choose in 2025? Brian and Darren Hefty describe in detail the pros and cons of all the best new corn traits.

How do bugs survive the cold, what's new in wheat, and what's the correct planting distance for crops? Plus velvetleaf Weed of the Week, and applying micros in Iron Talk.

Golden opportunities await! The Heftys show you the Naturals and innovations that will transform your wheat fields in 2025.

Got questions about new biological products, worries about last year's products still in the soil, or indecision about when to buy this year's products? The Heftys are here for you! Also watch for a viny Weed of the Week, and an Iron Talk about soybean seed handling.

It takes more than rain to know whether this season's product will hurt next season's crop. Brian and Darren share the checklist they use to determine carryover.

Got questions about the growing biologicals market? Brian and Darren have all the answers at their free all-day Naturals Workshop on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, down at the Hefty Farm in South Dakota.

As the mercury plummets, the Hefty brothers find a reason to smile. Plus we learn about the zinc link, and how to save $$$ on chem. The Weed of the Week is a weed of the wheat, and Darren talks corn planting applications.

Improving the health of your soil doesn't have to take a lifetime. Brian and Darren let you in on all the "dirty" secrets you'll need for faster soil success.

What's up with grain piles in winter? How do you treat a tricky disease in your corn? How do you build soil health from the ground down? The Hefty brothers answer these questions, plus have tips for tackling toothed spurge, and fall-fix-ups on your tractor.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend several workshops this winter to learn more about soils, natural products, as well as corn and soybean production. They also discuss products you could use in wheat besides herbicides and fungicides. Then, find out how to increase or decrease your soil magnes...

Find out what other things you should consider applying to your wheat crop besides herbicides and fungicides.