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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Toothed Spurge | Ag PhD
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Fusarium Crown Rot | Ag PhD
It slowly and silently rots corn plants from within. The Heftys have the step-by-step knowledge to dispatch this yield stealer.
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Soil Organic Matter | Ag PhD
Improving the health of your soil doesn't have to take a lifetime. Brian and Darren let you in on all the "dirty" secrets you'll need for faster soil success.
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Piling Corn, Fusarium Crown Rot, Soil Organic Matter | Ag PhD
What's up with grain piles in winter? How do you treat a tricky disease in your corn? How do you build soil health from the ground down? The Hefty brothers answer these questions, plus have tips for tackling toothed spurge, and fall-fix-ups on your tractor.
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John Deere See & Spray - How C & B Delivers Results | C & B
How do we educate and support our customers about John Deere See & Spray? In this video, see how C & B's team and proven processes deliver exceptional results with John Deere See & Spray technology. Learn about our proactive approach to support and how we help farmers maximize their precision ag ...
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2025 Ag PhD Winter Workshops, Additional Wheat Applications, Magnesium in Soil
Brian and Darren invite you to attend several workshops this winter to learn more about soils, natural products, as well as corn and soybean production. They also discuss products you could use in wheat besides herbicides and fungicides. Then, find out how to increase or decrease your soil magnes...
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Shepherd's Purse | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss herbicide options to control shepherd's purse, a winter annual weed.
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Additional Wheat Applications | Ag PhD
Find out what other things you should consider applying to your wheat crop besides herbicides and fungicides.
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Volunteer Roundup Ready Canola | Ag PhD
If you weren't planning on making canola oil, but your corn field had other ideas, Brian and Darren can help.
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Let It Snow | Ag PhD
Kids aren't the only ones who love a snow day! Darren Hefty explains how the white stuff keeps winter wheat farmers warm.
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How to Fix High Soil pH | Ag PhD
It's a balancing act: Brian and Darren get you back on neutral ground with their expert advice.
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Farming on the Contour | Ag PhD
Curves ahead? The Hefty brothers show you how they use terraces to transform tough terrain.
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Farming on the Contour, How to Fix High Soil pH, Corn Leaf Diseases | Ag PhD
In this episode, the Heftys save your hills from erosion, your soil from high pH, and your corn from disease. Plus, tips on a sneaky weed, and handling fall fertility with care.
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Bur Cucumber | Ag PhD
Bur cucumber can be a challenge to get rid of. Brian and Darren discuss some ways to control this weed in crop fields.
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Scary Weeds | Ag PhD
Beware! A single pigweed plant can spawn a million seeds! But fear not — Darren Hefty reveals how farmers banish this wicked weed.
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Wild Buckwheat | Ag PhD
This was the worst weed problem on the Hefty farm 10 years ago. Brian and Darren show exactly how they wiped out this annual from their fields.
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Cornstalk Grazing, Install Drain Tile Yourself, Fix Saline & Sodic Soil | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren answer your questions about why there are cattle in the cornfield, how to DIY tiling, and how to treat high-sodium & super-salty soils. The Weed of the Week is wild buckwheat, and Darren tries out the Soil Warrior Edge system.
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Texas Panicum | Ag PhD
Learn how distinguish Texas pancium from similar grasses, and what products you could use to control it.
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Disease Control in Wheat | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss timings and products to spray to prevent disease in your wheat crop.
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Corn Ear Flex, Disease Control in Wheat, Calcium in Soil | Ag PhD
Learn how a corn ear can "flex" depending on weather and fertility. Brian and Darren discuss products and timings to spray to stop disease in wheat, as well as the importance of calcium in soil and crops.
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Foxtail Barley | Ag PhD
This killer of yields doesn't belong in your fields. Brian and Darren show you how to turn the tables on this nasty foe.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Farmers are increasingly using data-driven decisions to get nutrients where they're most needed. The Heftys explain the many advantages.
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Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
The best defense is sometimes the early one. The Hefty brothers show you how to get ahead of the game this fall.
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Four Benefits of Strip-Till | Ag PhD
Strip tillage has been a game changer on the Hefty farm. Darren counts down the reasons why.