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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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...
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Mixing Herbicide and Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Darren offers some tips for success if you want to apply herbicide and fertilizer at the same time.
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Marshelder | Ag PhD
Find out how to control marshelder in corn, soybeans, and wheat.
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Wheat Fungicide Application | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about products and timings for wheat fungicides.
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Soybean Weed Control | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss weed control options in traited and conventional soybeans.
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Spring Strip-Till | Ag PhD
April strip-till? If it didn't fall into place, you can still spring into action, with this survival guide, compliments of the Hefty Farm.
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Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
It's a modern innovation that gives your crop the best possible beginning. The Heftys explain what goes onto every high-performance seed, so it can hit the ground running.
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Tilling in Soybean Herbicides | Ag PhD
If you're not incorporating your Three Pre's, you're leaving some yield in the field. Darren shows how to get your soybeans off to the best start this spring.
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Broadleaf Signalgrass | Ag PhD
Confusing name, but Brian and Darren explain exactly how to identify and control this weed on your farm.
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The 2026 Ag PhD Field Day, Spring Strip-Till, Soybean Seed Treatments | Ag PhD
The Heftys invite you to their farm this July; say it's better late than never on strip-tilling; and show why seeds are coated with so much. Broadleaf signalgrass is the Weed of the Week, and Darren spills the beans on tillage and The Three Pre's in Iron Talk.
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Perennial Sow Thistle | Ag PhD
Find out how to control perennial sow thistle in pastures.
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Avoid Herbicide Failure | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren share tips for getting herbicides to be the most effective.