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.

Agronomists don't quite know how Brian makes it through the winter, but they do know how bugs do! The Hefty brothers explain.

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

From vexation to victory. Brian and Darren show you how methods have evolved to vanquish this tough annual.

How do farmers stop the number one pest in their cornfields? By going to the root of the problem, of course!

You can row your own way, to maximize your yields. The Heftys share all the science behind finding the optimal spacing in corn and beans.

Brian and Darren discuss a few herbicide options to control pineapple weed around the farmyard and other areas.

Brian and Darren talk discuss whether cutting your herbicide rates will still allow for effective weed control.

Darren and Brian invite you to attend the Ag PhD Corn Workshop on January 15, 2025. They also discuss whether or not you could cut your herbicide rates and still get effective weed control, then talk about the reasons to apply sulfur and how to get the most out of that application.

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.

Don't get tangled up in this annual vine. The Hefty brothers will help you say good night to this nightmare in your corn, soybeans, and wheat.

Learn how to get wild carrot under control in-crop as well as non-crop areas.

Be sure to throw some extra inputs in with your seed next spring. Darren shares how the Heftys kick-start their corn season.

Wild oats creaming your wheat? The Hefty boys will help you make oatmeal of this terrible weed.

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the yields are so delightful! Brian and Darren show why lower temperatures this winter can mean higher yields next year.

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.

The Hefty brothers talk about identification and control of barnyardgrass.

Brian and Darren discuss how long foliar applications last, vs soil-applied products.

Find out how farmers deal with crop residue after harvest. Then, Brian and Darren discuss the importance of soil pH in relation to iron. They also discuss the duration of effectiveness of foliar applications versus soil-applied products.

It slowly and silently rots corn plants from within. The Heftys have the step-by-step knowledge to dispatch this yield stealer.

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.