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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Jointed Goatgrass | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss control options if you have jointed goatgrass in wheat fields and other crops.
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Grass vs. Broadleaf Weed Control | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain why farmers sometimes have a harder time controlling broadleaf weeds than grass weeds.
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Russian Knapweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the challenges of getting Russian knapweed under control.
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Mixing Products Successfully | Ag PhD
Darren talks about steps you can take to avoid mixing issues in your spray tank.
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Buffalograss | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss control options for buffalograss in lawns and crop fields.
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Marshelder | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren share control options you could use if marshelder is a problem on your farm.
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Plant Growth Hormones | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about several plant growth hormones that farmers sometimes use, and one that you could also use in your lawn.
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Absinth Wormwood | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss options for controlling absinth wormwood in pastures.
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In-Furrow Products for Corn | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss fungicides, insecticides, and biological products that you could apply in-furrow in corn.
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Spray Drift vs. Volatility | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain the difference between drift and volatility, and how farmers can avoid off-target movement when spraying fields.
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Rough Fleabane | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss control options for rough fleabane in various crops.
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Do Your Own Spraying | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the cost benefits of spraying your own crops vs. hiring a custom applicator.
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Spray Boom Contamination | Ag PhD
Darren explains the problems of chemical buildup in the ends of spray booms, and talks about two solutions that could work for you to avoid spray damaged crops.
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Canada Thistle | Ag PhD
Brian & Darren give their input in how to eradicate Canada Thistle in pastures and crops. This perennial with rhizomes can be challenge; the Hefty brothers help.
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Waterhemp Weed Control | Ag PhD
This quickly growing weed is resistant to a lot of herbicides, there are still control options you can use.
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Rootworm Control Options | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about SmartStax vs. insecticide for controlling corn rootworms.
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Corn Rootworm Control
Iron Talk from Ag PhD Episode #1229 | Air date 10/24/21 -
Darren Hefty talks about various equipment options you could install to apply insecticide at planting time. -
Volunteer Corn | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss options for controlling volunteer corn in crop fields.
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Horsenettle | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss herbicide options to control horsenettle.
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Tillage Incorporation Depth | Ag PhD
How deep should you incorporate your herbicide? Darren Hefty explains.
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Fall Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how farmers can keep pastures greener for cattle later in the season.
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Giant Foxtail | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss identification of and herbicide control options for giant foxtail.
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White Mold & How To Fight It | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about sclerotinia white mold in soybeans and what you can do to reduce the disease in your fields.
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Sagebrush | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss options for controlling sagebrush in pasture and rangeland.