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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How to Kill Annual Ryegrass | Griggs Farms
Matt describes in detail his proven way of easily terminating annual ryegrass in his cover crop mix, explains why annual ryegrass can be so hard to kill, and tells some common mistakes farmers make when trying to get rid of annual ryegrass.
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How 2,4-D and Dicamba Work | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain how herbicides like 2,4-D and dicamba kill weeds.
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Purple Loosestrife | Ag PhD
Learn how to get purple loosestrife under control near lakes and other aquatic places.
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White Mold in Soybeans | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss several ways to reduce white mold pressure in soybeans and other broadleaf crops.
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How 2,4-D & Dicamba Work, White Mold in Soybeans, Scouting Corn Fields | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain how 2,4-D and dicamba kill weeds. They also discuss ways to reduce white mold pressure, and what to look for in your corn fields this summer.
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Scouting & Scholarships, Treatments for Alfalfa, Volunteer Corn Control | Ag PhD
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!)
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Henbit | Ag PhD
Some say it's pretty, but don't let this weed woo you. The Hefty brothers explain why timing is everything when eliminating this winter annual.
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Manage Spray Drift | Ag PhD
It's much more than just watching the wind. Darren Hefty has all the advice you need, to get your product precisely on target.
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Treatments for Alfalfa | Ag PhD
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.
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Investing in Crops | Ag PhD
Farming can be a lot like the stock market. Expert agronomist Darren Hefty explains how smart farmers balance their portfolio.
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Pesticide Record Keeping | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the importance of keeping track of what products you apply to your fields.
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Flag Leaf and Heading Applications in Wheat | Ag PhD
Learn what products you could apply to your wheat at flag leaf and heading time.
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Farmers Keep Their Soil in Place | Ag PhD
Whether it's surface solutions or digging deep, farmers are on the front line against erosion. Darren Hefty dishes the dirt.
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Marestail | Ag PhD
When it comes to this tough winter annual, there can be no horsing around. Rein it in with the Hefty brothers' tried-and-true tips.
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Post-Emerge Soybean Residuals | Ag PhD
How do you keep the weeds out of of your beans these days? The Hefty brothers point you to the best products to get you to crop canopy.
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Satellite Imagery, Post-Emerge Soybean Residuals, In-Crop Soil Testing | Ag PhD
This week, the Heftys take you from outer space to below your soil's surface, and help you manage your soybeans in between. Saddle up to fight the Weed of the Week, marestail, and we'll end with a lesson from Dad.
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Easy Spray Trailer Setup | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the benefits of the Dura FastBatch MultiJet system.
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Venice Mallow | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers share tips on controlling Venice mallow in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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Liberty Application in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about getting the most out of Liberty herbicide in soybeans.
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Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss various products you could use in corn post-emerge.
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Herbicide Resistance | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain how weeds can become resistant to herbicides.
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Herbicide Resistance, Post-Emerge Corn Herbicides, Liberty Use in Soybeans
Brian and Darren discuss how weeds can become resistant to herbicides. They also go over some products you could use to control weeds in corn post-emerge, and how to get the most out of Liberty herbicide in soybeans.
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Spray Tank Cleanout Checklist | Ag PhD
It's a dirty job that needs to be done right. Don't worry, Darren helps you scrub and soak that sprayer with a warning if you don't.
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Quackgrass | Ag PhD
It may have a funny name, but this perennial could be the worst weed on the planet. Brian and Darren Hefty show you how to clearly identify it, but aren't exactly sure how to kill it!