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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  • Soybean Defensive Traits | Ag PhD

    There's tolerance and resistance and nothing. Brian and Darren Hefty help you pick the best bean seed for your farm.

  • Incorporating Herbicides | Ag PhD

    To till or not to till, that is the question. The Hefty boys answer all your questions on how to get the most out of your pre-emerge herbicides.

  • Cover Crop Management | Ag PhD

    One big difference between cash and cover crops: you never try to kill your money-maker! Darren Hefty explains why and how out-of season fields must always have an end.

  • Palmer Amaranth | Ag PhD

    Palmer amaranth can be a tough weed, but there are herbicides you can use to stop it. Brian and Darren explain in this Weed of the Week segment.

  • Tillage and Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD

    Darren talks about the advantages of incorporating your pre-emerge herbicides and what implement works the best.

  • First Spray Pass in Wheat | Ag PhD

    Darren and Brian talk about what products you should include on your first spray pass in wheat.

  • Corn Rootworm Control | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren share tips on minimizing damage from corn rootworms this season.

  • Rhizomes, Stolons, and Tubers, Corn Rootworm Control, First Spray Pass in Wheat

    Brian and Darren explain some different root structures of plants. They also offer tips on controlling corn rootworms, and what you should put in the spray tank for your first pass in wheat.

  • What Are You Going To Do In This Tough Farm Economy? | The Granary | XtremeAg

    In this episode of The Granary, things get real—and a little rowdy—as host Damian Mason sits down with XtremeAg’s Chad Henderson, Temple Rhodes, and Kelly Garrett to tackle the big question: What Are You Gonna Do In This Tough Farm Economy? With grain prices dropping, input costs soaring, and equ...

  • Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD

    All seed treatments are not created equal. Brian and Darren explore all the latest innovations to help you plant with confidence this spring.

  • Dame's Rocket | Ag PhD

    Pull it, mow it, burn it, spray it? The Hefty boys say it's not rocket science when it comes to dethroning this flowery weed.

  • Three Pre's In Soybeans | Ag PhD

    Find out how to get great weed control in soybeans with the "Three Pre Program".

  • Common Ragweed | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren discuss some control options for common ragweed in soybeans, corn, and wheat.

  • Crop Insurance First Plant Date, Talc Products in Corn, Three Pre's in Soybeans

    Brian and Darren explain how crop insurance affects how early a farmer can plant. They also discuss applying products on corn seed with your talc, and keys to getting great weed control in soybeans by using the "Three Pre Program."

  • The Drought Monitor, Pop-Up Fertilizer Advice, Burning Down Cover Crops | Ag PhD

    The Hefty brothers help you get tuned up for spring with: an excellent drought data source, a primer on feeding your seeds, and all about how to transition from cover to cash crops. Plus a foxy foe is this week's weed, and planter equipment tips in Iron Talk.

  • Green Foxtail | Ag PhD

    Whether you call it pigeongrass or foxtail, can you identify and stop its spread? The Heftys help you with this annual grass in corn, wheat and beans.

  • Burning Down Cover Crops | Ag PhD

    So, you put in rye last September to save the soil, but now you're up to your eyes in rye! Don't worry, the Heftys are here to help you make room for your cash crop.

  • Pop-Up Fertilizer Advice | Ag PhD

    Sprouting seeds have nutrient needs, but in-furrow fertility is fiddly. The Hefty boys help you with all your spring soil, seed, and salt concerns.

  • Cold Corn Conundrum | Ag PhD

    Early to field, increases the yield. Agronomist Darren Hefty tells you what wise farmers look for before they start planting.

  • Boosting Crop Efficiency from the Planter Box | Damian Mason

    In today’s low-margin farming environment, efficiency is everything. From maximizing nutrient availability to reducing inputs while increasing yields, growers are under pressure to do more with less. That’s where startups like NewFields Ag come in. This innovative company is tackling the challeng...

  • Common Milkweed | Ag PhD

    Although milkweed is a desirable plant in many places, it is a weed in crop fields. Brian and Darren discuss controlling this plant in crops and pastures.

  • Herbicide Rotational Restrictions | Ag PhD

    Brian and Darren discuss factors to consider when deciding if it is safe to plant your next crop after a herbicide application in the previous crop.

  • Allelopathy in Plants, Early Corn Planting, Herbicide Rotational Restrictions

    Brian and Darren discuss how plants protect themselves naturally through allelopathy, how to successfully plant corn early this season, and how you can avoid herbicide carryover issues.

  • February 22, 2025 | Market Journal

    When it comes to On-Farm conservation efforts Nebraska Extension's On-Farm Research Network can be a big springboard for producers who are seeking to lower their input costs and improve their total yields. If you are interested in learning more about the On-Farm Research Network and the studies t...