The Hefty Farm is a lot more than corn and soybeans. Brian and Darren tell us why ditches are so important, why the best time to plant alfalfa is end of season, and why cleaning up that spring wheat field is better with certain herbicides. They have a devilish Weed of the Week, and an Iron Talk t...

You do not want these big sharp pitchfork-shaped seeds on your farm. Brian and Darren help you control this oddly named annual in wheat, corn, and beans.

There is a lot to consider before you begin your next alfalfa stand. The Heftys give their recommendations in fertility, herbicides, moisture, timings, and more.

So you harvested your wheat, now you gotta clean up that field. Join the Hefty brothers for their thoughts on all the herbicides that could be used.

Brian and Darren remind us that the area between the road and the field should not be neglected. Many insects, weeds, and diseases begin in the nearby ditches.

This week's market gave back all of last week's gains in corn/soys on corn belt rain. Is it a drought buster? Or one rain in a prolonged drought? Weather forecasts for August are highly erratic - what will it actually be? Pro Ag's top ranked analyst Ray Grabanski ponders our price future.

If you assumed Nebraska was too hot and dry for white mold to be a problem in soybeans, think again.

Galen Samuelson, a farmer and dealer from Wakefield, Nebraska, knows all too well how devastating white mold can be.

"We don't have it consistently every year, but with our temperature and humid...

Brian and Darren talk about the importance of soybean plants retaining their flowers through the growing season. They also discuss how to make the most of lower herbicide prices next year, and whether or not you should be concerned about residual herbicides affecting your cover crop this fall.

Buckthorn is an invasive species that you may consider eradicating from your farm. Brian and Darren share tips on controlling this weed.

Will your soil residual herbicide from this spring or last fall cause problems in a cover crop THIS fall? Brian and Darren discuss concerns of herbicide carryover into this year's cover crop.

Herbicide prices will be lower in 2027! Brian and Darren discuss changes you could make on your farm to maximize weed control next season.

The Mix Guy adds a little humor and context to the issues most people have when mixing chemicals manually. Mixmate automates the process to alleviate stress and limit the possible exposure to chemicals. Mixmate does the math and recordkeeping for you while making the work fast and easy. Accurat...

From pre-plant, to late season, and into your bins, the Heftys really help you get your best yields. Plus they help with a doggone weed, and Zach takes the sprayer for a spin in Iron Talk.

It's a small buy that can yield big results - and profits. Brian and Darren explain all the reasons why they've been fans of this technology.

A pasture isn't an all-you-can-eat buffet. Zach Hefty shows us why good fences make for better grazing.

This weed can take a nasty bite out of your yield. The Hefty boys share tried and true strategies to shake this one off for good.

Are you tired of putting applications on your near-harvest crops? Brian and Darren are too! However they outline the times it pays to spray late.

The end of the season hopefully means the end of the the road for bugs, diseases, and weeds. The Heftys explain how farmers make a fresh start.

Today, Matt has Brian Adams, U.S. sales manager for Life Scientific visit his farm to explain the new fungicide offerings they have available in the U.S. market. Life Scientific reverse engineers off patent name brand, multiple modes of action herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides and market...

Brian and Darren talk about why you may see fields with no crops growing during the season. They also discuss the challenges with making desiccation and pre-harvest burndown applications, as well as the risks and benefits of planting soybeans early.

Zach Hefty answers some common questions about the spray drone that is used on the farm.

Find out how to control annual bluegrass in corn, soybeans, and wheat.

The Hefty brothers discuss some challenges of doing desiccation and pre-harvest burndown applications.

Darren talks about insects that are useful in crops.