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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Soybean Gall Midge | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about the challenges of dealing with soybean gall midge larvae.
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Late-Season Soybean Fungicides | Ag PhD
Should you apply a fungicide to your soybeans this late in the season? Darren and Brian talk about things to consider.
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Sudden Death Syndrome in Soybeans | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss ways you can reduce sudden death syndrome in your soybeans.
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Spraying Fall Pastures | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss the importance of controlling pasture weeds in the fall.
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Lady's Thumb Smartweed | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss how to identify and control lady's thumb smartweed.
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Prickly Sida | Ag PhD
Learn which products you could use to control prickly sida on your farm.
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Spider Mites | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about scouting for and controlling spider mites in crop fields.
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Corn Soil Insecticides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss product options and application methods for corn soil insecticides to control rootworms and other below-ground pests.
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Weed Control in Adverse Conditions | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about getting great weed control when the weather is not ideal for spraying.
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What Corn Field Should You Harvest First? | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss factors that can affect the standability of your corn as harvest time approaches.
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Post Wheat Burndown | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss several burndown and residual herbicides you could apply after your wheat harvest this summer.
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Fall Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty talk about getting great grass growth in your pasture by using fertility and weed control.
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Russian Olive | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss control options for Russian olive in pastures and other areas.
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Late Season Soybean Insects | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss scouting for and controlling late season insects in soybeans.
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Applying Corn Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about what you should consider when applying pre-emerge herbicides in your corn fields.
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Wild Proso Millet | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the challenge of controlling wild proso millet in crops.
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Amazon Sprangletop | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about identifying and controlling Amazon sprangletop in rice and other crops.
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Soybean Aphids | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about scouting for and controlling soybean aphids.
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Three Pre's Strategy in Soybeans | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about the importance of a great pre-emerge weed control program in soybeans.
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Improving Drought Tolerance | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss steps you can take to make your crops more drought-tolerant.
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Late-Season Soybean Issues | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian discuss late-season problems you could see in your soybean fields, such as lodging and flower abortion.
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Corn Rootworms and Bt | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains how farmers use Bt to reduce damage caused by corn rootworms.
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Heat and Plants | Ag PhD
Darren talks about heat tolerance and water availability when it comes to crops like corn.
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Quality of Spray Water | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian talk about the effects that chlorine and other things in water can affect the performance of your spray applications.