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When is fast-growing corn not a good thing? Agronomist Darren Hefty says the answer is blowing in the wind.

You might be surprised, but the Hefty brothers don't always put a fungicide on their corn. Learn why, and more of their smart farming here on Ag PhD.

This weed can grow where nothing else will. Don't worry, the Hefty boys have the right prescriptions to wipe it out everywhere.

There's only a couple of really good "spray days" on each farm every season. Darren Hefty has advice for spraying on the other couple hundred days!

Brian and Darren invite you to learn about soybeans from the inside out, preventing sick corn, and changing your point of view of your fields. If this Weed of the Week ails you, we've got your cure. Plus an Iron Talk you can set your watch to.

Southern Manitoba and the edge of the Red River Valley can experience significant yield losses from white mold when environmental conditions are favorable. While white mold is not a concern every year, outbreaks can be severe when the disease develops. The 2025 growing season was one of those yea...

Central Michigan is known for its productive farmland, where corn, soybeans, wheat, and other crops thrive across a diverse agricultural landscape.

Along with strong yield potential comes disease pressure. Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS), white mold, and the growing threat of tar spot continue to ch...

Otter Tail County, MN — West Central Minnesota is known for its abundance of lake homes and the weekend warriors who come to enjoy their summer vacations. It's also home to highly productive farm ground, where corn, soybeans, and edible beans are raised.

But with high potential for big yields co...

Darren shares advice on getting the most out of your insecticide applications.

Jerusalem artichoke can be a tasty plant, but it's a weed if it's in the wrong place. Brian and Darren talk about control of this weed on the farm.

Darren talks about multiple factors that need to happen in order to raise a successful crop.

Insects can be a big problem in soybeans this time of year. Brian and Darren discuss which products you could use and when.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend the 2026 Ag PhD Field Day. They also share ideas on controlling insects in soybeans, and talk about having proper fertility and planting population to keep your corn standing tall.

Don't let your beans get sick on the farm. Brian and Darren share their favorite fungicides and timings, for everything from brown spot to white mold.

Stinging nettle started the fight, but Darren's happy to finish it! The Hefty brothers help you take the sting out.

Your big sprayer can't fit on your farmyard. Good thing Demco Pro Series can. Join Darren as he takes one for a quick spin.

It's precision agriculture at a molecular scale - and you can do it yourself! The Heftys introduce the future of natural farming.

Looking for the world's best weed killer? Brian and Darren have you covered: it's 100% chemical-free and works in your lawn - just ask Brian's wife!

This week the Heftys ask you to take closer look at what's under your corn leaves, inside your corn, and on your soybean leaves. The Weed of the Week can sting, and Darren talks about small sprayers for small farmyards.

Hunter Medenwald discusses what to look for when selecting a high quality adjuvants to maximize crop protection performance.

After a lot of research, Matt shares the different weed control products that can be safely and effectively used in conventional corn along with a breakdown of cost/acre and the most economical solution.

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Darren offers advice to avoid issues when mixing multiple products in your spray tank.

Find out how to control prostrate vervain in grass areas and crop fields.