Crop Protection

Crop Protection

Weeds choking out crops. Diseases devastating yields. Insects ravaging acres. Mother Nature doesn’t make it easy for farmers. Find out how to rid your fields of pests and preserve yield potential.

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Crop Protection
  • BASF - Introducing Surtain™ herbicide

    Introducing Surtain herbicide from BASF - the innovative solution for corn farmers looking to maximize their yield potential. Surtain brings together group 14 and 15 herbicides in an early post application timing, providing more power in early season applications. Its solid encapsulation technolo...

  • BASF Fungicides: Proof to Be Proactive

    Just because you don’t see something, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Check out microscopic imagery that reveals a closer look at a field under siege by Gray Leaf Spot. This illustrates how disease can wreak havoc for 19 days before it can be seen by the naked eye –proving that protecting your field...

  • Enlist Corn | Corteva

    What is Enlist Corn? What benefits does it provide to my farm? Find out about the latest trait innovations from Corteva and the Enlist System now in corn offering new herbicide tolerances and next generation insect protection.

  • Insect Control in Lawns, Surface Crusting, Pasture Management | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers discuss controlling insects in your lawn, how to deal with surface crusting in fields, and how to increase grass production in pastures.

  • Do Your Own Spraying | Ag PhD

    Darren Hefty breaks down the costs of having your fields sprayed and why you should consider doing it yourself.

  • Narrowleaf Hawksbeard | Ag PhD

    Find out what and when you could spray to control narrowleaf hawksbeard on your farm.

  • Controlling Perennial Weeds | Ag PhD

    Perennial weeds don't have to be a perennial pain. Brian and Darren let you peek into their toolkit, including their #1 pick to permanently put down those persistent pests.

  • Satellite Imagery | Ag PhD

    See your farm from a whole new angle. The Heftys share game-changing tech that will both give you the big picture and let you zoom in on profits.

  • Wild Proso Millet | Ag PhD

    Unless you're a millet farmer, you don't want to find this annual grass in your fields. The Hefty boys offer solutions to control this hairy weed.

  • Corn Growth Stages, Satellite Imagery, Controlling Perennial Weeds | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers explain corn staging, getting the big picture with cutting-edge technology, and eliminating the worst weeds in your fields. Wild proso millet is the Weed of the Week, with an Iron Talk on sprayer tank upkeep.

  • Field Bindweed | Ag PhD

    Find out how to control field bindweed, a tough vine-type weed.

  • Scouting and Scholarships, Dicamba Use in Soybeans, Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides

    Brian and Darren invite college students to attend the 2024 Ag PhD Scouting and Scholarships event. They also discuss the use of dicamba in soybeans, as well as timing and products for post-emerge corn herbicides.

  • Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren discuss the timing of post-emerge corn herbicide applications, as well as what products you could use.

  • Dicamba Use in Soybeans | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers discuss the use of dicamba and other products in soybeans for the 2024 season.

  • Spray Product Injection Systems | Ag PhD

    Darren talks about the Dura Auto-Batch direct-injection system and how it can improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency when filling your sprayer.

  • Increase Soybean Populations | Ag PhD

    More seeds per row can help your profits grow. The Hefty brothers explain the benefits of planting more soybeans per acre in certain spots.

  • Amazon Sprangletop | Ag PhD

    Darren says it looks like a Christmas tree, but it doesn't bear any gifts. The Heftys give you tips on how to "trim" this summer annual.

  • Breaking Yield Plateaus | Ag PhD

    Hitting the yield wall? The Heftys give you the right tools to smash through it.

  • Tillering Grasses, Increase Soybean Population, Breaking Yield Plateaus | Ag PhD

    The Heftys talk about a bushy phenomenon in crops, why you should plant soybeans the opposite way you do corn, and tricks to get higher yield numbers. The Weed of the Week is Amazon sprangletop, and we've got a greasy Iron Talk.

  • Insecticide Options | Ag PhD

    If you've been looking for an insecticide that is not a pyrethroid, there are many others to choose from. Brian and Darren discuss various other insecticide groups that you could use in your crops.

  • Russian Olive | Ag PhD

    Russian olive can be a desirable plant, but it can be a problem in pastures if it happens to take hold there. The Hefty brothers discuss control options for this tree.

  • Seed-to-Soil Contact, Insecticide Options, Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren explain the importance of getting soil packed tightly around seed when planting. They also discuss various insecticide products you could use besides pyrethroids, and what products you should include in your soybean seed treatment.

  • Corn Leafing Out Underground | Ag PhD

    Keep your corn and your profits from getting stuck in the soil. The Hefty brothers outline 10 factors to consider.

  • Lady's Thumb Smartweed | Ag PhD

    This water-loving weed isn't one to thumb your nose at, but the Heftys will help you outsmart this annual in a variety of crops.