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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Time of Day to Spray | Ag PhD
Darren explains things to watch out for when spraying, so you can avoid drift and volatility problems.
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How To Safely Use Atrazine | Ag PhD
Atrazine has been around for decades, but there are some things you need to consider when applying this product.
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Hoary Vervain | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss options for control of hoary vervain in pasture and crop ground.
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Prostrate Pigweed | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about ways to control prostrate pigweed on the farm.
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Controlling White Mold to Grow Better Beans
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Wheat Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about various pre-emerge options for getting great weed control in wheat.
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Corn and Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss the importance of using multiple seed treatments on your corn and soybean seed.
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Dry Bean and Field Pea Herbicides | Ag PhD
Dry beans and field peas can be a profitable crop to raise, but weed management is essential. Brian and Darren Hefty discuss the products available for managing your crops.
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Corn Insecticide Options | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of using insecticides at corn planting time, as well as product choices and application options.
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What Are Water Treatments? | Ag PhD
What are water treatments, and how do they affect the effectiveness of your pesticides?
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Multiple Modes of Action in Fungicides | Ag PhD
Learn why using multiple modes of action is important when spraying fungicides.
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Less Common Soybean Diseases | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss identification and possible control methods of several less-common diseases in soybeans.
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Controlling Soybean Aphids | Ag PhD
Soybean aphids can really limit your yields. Brian and Darren discuss how to protect your soybean crop from this destructive pest.
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Weed Control in Alfalfa and Lentils | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about achieving great weed control in your alfalfa and lentil fields.
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Combination Herbicides (Pre-mixes) | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about pre-mixes, or combination crop protection products.
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Broadleaf Signalgrass | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss identification and control of broadleaf signalgrass.
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What Are Straight Good Herbicides? | Ag PhD
What are straight good herbicides? The Hefty brothers discuss.
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Milo & Grain Sorghum Herbicides | Ag PhD
Are you growing milo or grain sorghum this year? Brian and Darren discuss the herbicide options you have to manage weeds in these crops.
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Preventing Sudden Death Syndrome & Soybean Cyst Nematode | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how to prevent and manage sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematode.
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Sunflower Herbicides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss what herbicide options farmers have when raising sunflowers.
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High Glyphosate Price | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about altering your herbicide program due to higher glyphosate prices.
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Herbicide Carryover | Ag PhD
Do you need to worry about herbicide carryover? In this segment, Brian and Darren Hefty will discuss what you need to know.
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Burndown Herbicide Applications | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss options for burndown herbicides.
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Winter Wheat Herbicides | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss options for controlling weeds in winter wheat.