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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Ag PhD Scouting & Scholarships, Dicamba in 2026, Pasture Herbicides | Ag PhD
The Heftys help you spray your way to success this spring, with updated advice on dicamba, and on keeping pastures strictly for the cows. The Weed of the Week sure stinks, and Darren sets the record straight in Iron Talk.
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Dicamba in 2026 | Ag PhD
Same product, new label. Brian and Darren explain the safest way to spray.
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Pasture Herbicides | Ag PhD
Don't let weeds graze on your pasture OR your patience! The Heftys share their favorite products for every situation between the fences.
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Understanding Grass Waterways | Ag PhD
There are times when a farmer just goes with the flow. Darren Hefty describes how Mother Nature helps protect his farm.
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Buckbrush | Ag PhD
Find out how to get rid of buckbrush in pasture and shelterbelts.
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Corn Rootworm Control | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about minimizing yield loss from corn rootworm this year.
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Tramlines In Fields, Nitrogen Management, Corn Rootworm Control | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain the purpose of tramlines in crops like wheat. They also talk about possibly cutting costs for nitrogen this year, and how to minimize yield loss from corn rootworm.
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Killing Weeds Before You See Them | Ag PhD
Weeds are like unwanted guests that will eat you out of house and home. Join Darren Hefty as he explains how farmers keep the pantry locked up!
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Curly Dock | Ag PhD
It's a noxious perennial with plenty of twists and turns. Brian and Darren help you get it straightened out for good.
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"Rapid Growth Syndrome" | Ag PhD
Yellow corn leaves can be explained with science, not myth. The Hefty brothers debunk "RGS" once and for all.
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Planting in the Strip | Ag PhD
Last fall's decisions are today's reality. Darren Hefty explains why if you plan well, you can plant well!
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Corn Post Herbicides | Ag PhD
The past doesn't always determine the future, but when it comes to herbicides, it definitely does. The Heftys show you how to get that crucial balance right.
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Fertilizer Bag Numbers, "Rapid Growth Syndrome," Corn Post Herbicides | Ag PhD
This week, it's all about starting the season right. The Heftys help gardeners balance fertility by the numbers, debunk a farming myth, and play matchmaker with pre- and post- chemicals. Curly dock gets flattened as Weed of the Week, and Darren helps you measure twice and cut once in Iron Talk.
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Advantages of Liquid AMS | Precision Laboratories
Tom Nissen, Account Manager, discusses the pros and cons to both liquid and dry forms of ammonium sulfate and how each fit into your spray operation.
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Jointed Goatgrass | Ag PhD
Find out how to control jointed goatgrass in corn, soybeans, and especially wheat.
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Residual Herbicide Incorporation | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of properly tilling residual herbicides into the soil.
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Planting in Cold Soil, Raising Silage Corn, Herbicide Incorporation | Ag PhD
In this episode, Brian and Darren talk about planting corn in soil that is colder than people think it should be. They also offer tips on having a successful silage corn crop, and how to get residual herbicides to work better by incorporating them into the soil.
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Corn & Soybean Planting Depth | Ag PhD
According to the Heftys, there's a perfect number for each crop. Exercise your depth perception this spring, with this comprehensive seeding guide.
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Absinth Wormwood | Ag PhD
Absinth does not make the heart grow fonder. The Hefty boys help you control this primary noxious weed.
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Better Burndowns | Ag PhD
Time for spring cleaning! From weather to water, product to pressure, the Heftys make sure you don't get lost in the weeds.
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Burning Crop Residue, Corn & Soybean Planting Depth, Better Burndowns | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers cover deep questions and burning issues this week: residue management, getting seeds to their sweet spot, and hot tips on spring cleaning your field. The weed is the awful absinth wormwood, and Darren introduces an innovation that pulls double duty.
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Tasty Corn Seeds | Ag PhD
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Soil Variability, Soybean Weed Control, Wheat Fungicide Application | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss how farmers deal with different soil types and fertility across fields. They also talk about products to use for weed control in both traited and conventional soybeans. Then they discuss products and timings for fungicide application in wheat.
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Endangered Species Act | Precision Laboratories
When it comes to meeting Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements, the solution is simple: Use an adjuvant. Hunter Medenwald explains how adjuvants and Drift Reduction Agents (DRAs) are among the most effective tools for reducing pesticide drift and helping you stay in compliance with new ESA-re...