Might a tiny terror be destroying your fields? Brian and Darren help you identify it and protect your yields from getting tangled up in webs.

Don't play catch up with this winter annual. Overtake it in the fall and and you can put the brakes on it, say Brian and Darren.

This week the Hefty brothers invite you to America's biggest one-day ag event, give a lesson on dicamba in corn, and help you vanquish a small but mighty foe. The Weed of the Week gets stopped in its tracks, and Darren ditches the farm for Iron Talk.

A farmer's gotta know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. Darren Hefty explains what might happen if disaster strikes in the spring.

Drift isn't the only issue when using dicamba. The Hefty boys share their expertise when using it in your corn.

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Why Border View Farms / Excel Seeds Recommends Heads Up Seed Treatment in Southern Michigan and Northern Ohio.

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In Southern Michigan and Northern Ohio, where soils can be very productive, soybean diseases are a yearly challenge. Nathan Baker shares how a "proper trial" on his own far...

Listen to Paul Benson with Seed Professionals tell the story of how Heads Up became a staple product for his customers.

"We started offering Heads Up over 10 years ago — first testing it on our own farm. Every year for nine years, we saw at minimum a 2-bushel advantage, and as much as a 15-bushe...

Darren talks about some of the things that can limit a soybean plant's yield potential during the growing season.

Waterpod may not be the most difficult weed to control, but it can be a nuisance. Brian and Darren discuss control options.

Find out why you should control corn rootworm beetles when you first see them, instead of waiting or not spraying at all.

The Hefty brothers discuss some herbicide options you could use if you have weeds popping up later in the season in soybeans.

Brian and Darren discuss fertility and soil structure as it relates to the stalk size of plants. They also talk about your options for controlling weeds late in the season in soybeans, and why you should spray for corn rootworm beetles when you first see them instead of waiting.

How T H Agri-Chemicals tackles White Mold throughout Wisconsin.

“If I were to say one thing about Heads Up, I’d say put it on every acre.”

"Our main disease we deal with is white mold. In a vegetable rotation where white mold is prevalent, we saw a 7-bushel advantage in treated vs. untreated tr...

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.