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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Gall Midge in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Just a few years ago, a new insect was found in soybeans. In this segment of Ag PhD, Brian and Darren Hefty discuss this hard to control bug and what to watch for on your farm.
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Fall Weed Control | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk in depth about the number of fall herbicide applications you could choose for your farm.
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Woolly Cupgrass | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about controlling woolly cupgrass in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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Goss's Wilt | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about a corn disease called Goss's Wilt.
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Soybean Herbicide Program | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about how to get great weed control in your soybeans.
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Post-Harvest Weed Control
From Episode #1163 | Air date 07/19/20 - Brian and Darren talk about the importance of weed control after harvest.
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Enlist One Herbicide Application | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about great weed control by using Enlist One herbicide in Enlist soybeans.
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Carpetweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about dealing with carpetweed around the house as well as on the farm.
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Weed Control in Non-Crop Areas | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about controlling weeds in non-crop areas like ditches, fencelines, and around the house.
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Soybean Fungicide Timing and Tips | Ag PhD
The Hefty Brothers discuss the most important treatment timings to protect your soybeans from disease.
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Fall Herbicide Application | Ag PhD
If winter annual weeds are a problem for you in the spring, spraying burndown and residual herbicides after harvest may help.
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Corn Fungicide Applications | Ag PhD
When should you spray corn with fungicides? In this week's Ag PhD episode, Brian and Darren Hefty discuss how to protect your investment.
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Pre and Burndown Options in Wheat | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren go over the various pre-emerge and burndown herbicides you could use before a wheat crop.
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Soybean Post-Emerge Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss products to use for great post-emerge weed control in soybeans.
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Tassel Applications in Corn | Ag PhD
Does it always pay to spray late in the growing season? Brian and Darren Hefty discuss some things you need to know about corn.
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Dicamba, Xtend, and XtendFlex | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss dicamba and Xtend vs. XtendFlex soybeans.
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Water Quality When Foliar Feeding | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of having proper water quality when foliar feeding crops.
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Discussing Soybean Diseases | Ag PhD
In this segment of Ag PhD, Brian asks Darren Hefty for the facts about several soybean diseases.
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Burndown Without Spray Drift | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how to have a successful burndown following a wheat crop.
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Insect Control In Alfalfa | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers dive into various insect problems in Alfalfa and methods of control.
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Late Season Weed Control | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss options for controlling late-season weeds in corn and soybeans.
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Soybean Aphid Control | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about scouting for and controlling soybean aphids.
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Field Bindweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss control options for field bindweed on the farm.
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Greensnap and Lodging in Corn | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss steps to take to avoid lodging and greensnap in your corn fields.