Equipment & Tools
From the biggest combines to the smallest wrenches and parts, agriculture is full of specialized gear needed to keep everything rolling. And farmers have to know it all. Learn more here about the right tools for every job on the farm.
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Tile System Design | Ag PhD
Get your drainage done right. Join Brian and Darren as they dive into the details of crafting the best drain tile plan for your farm.
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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.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer, Tile System Design, Fall Residual Herbicides | Ag PhD
Fall is a great time to learn about the modern ways to apply fertility, draw up the best drain tile plan on your farm, and spray early pre-emerge weed control. Plus the Hefty brothers take out foxtail barley, and strip-till with Soil Warrior
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Checking Deep Tillage | Ag PhD
Darren explains the importance of checking behind your deep tillage implement.
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All About the ALL-NEW John Deere S7 Series Combines - A Full Walkaround | C & B
Why are the John Deere S7 Series combines the future of harvest technology?
Experience the cutting-edge 2025 John Deere S7 Series Combines in our comprehensive walkaround video. Join C & B product specialists Justin and Wayne as they guide you through the innovative features and improvements of...
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Crop Residue Solutions | Ag PhD
Great corn yields yield great amounts of residue and stalks. Darren Hefty helps you clean up your field with a variety of options.
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Cold Chem Storage, Wheat Seeding Suggestions, Fall Nitrogen Management | Ag PhD
Where do you keep your ag products when winter hits, what is the best way to plant wheat, and how much N should be applied in autumn? Plus, the noxious leafy spurge is the Weed of the Week, and the Heftys talk corn residue control.
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The Clock | The XtremeAg Show, S1. Ep19.
It's a race against the clock as the XtremeAg farmers work through the night to harvest their crop. Matt Miles benefits from advancements in cotton picking technology. Kevin, Chad and Temple manage breakdowns and potential weather issues that threaten to eat into their year-end profits.
The Xtre...
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Deep Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Find out how putting your fertility deeper in the ground can benefit your next crop and your bottom line.
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Planting (and Replanting) Forage Sorghum | Buzzard's Beat
This is our second year with this variety of forage sorghum and last year we loved its drought tolerance. Drought hasn't been the case this year - which led to some replanting decisions. PLUS I do some more farm showing!
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Will Muller - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Ben Meyer - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Agri-Flow - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Michel Camps - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Melanie Heupel - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Tony Fast - Catch the Spreader | AMAZONE
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Catch the Spreader - Compilation | AMAZONE
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Autonomous Grain Cart Demo in Nebraska Cornfield | Rural Radio
Watch this autonomous grain cart being demoed in a Nebraska cornfield!
Using an app on an iPad in the combine, the Outrun system by PTx Trimble communicates to the tractor for grain cart operations.
The kit is installed on an existing tractor, and the technology allows an operation to maximize ...
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Pesticide Bookkeeping | Ag PhD
Record yields mean good record keeping. The Heftys explain why a bit of desk work can be as important as field work.
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A Planting Depth Experiment | Ag PhD
The Hefty Research Farm planted corn and beans at .5, 2, and 4 inches. Brian and Darren bring you the highs and lows of their latest "Crazy Trial."
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Check Your Drain Tile | Ag PhD
Keep the water flowing! Darren Hefty says fall is a good time to make sure your underground investment is ready for for next season.
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Pesticide Bookkeeping, High Copper Amounts, A Planting Depth Experiment | Ag PhD
More "Crazy Trials" from Brian and Darren! What happens when you put too much copper down, or plant way too deep or shallow? Plus, tracking your inputs, wild four o'clock, and tile system maintenance.
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The Family | The XtremeAg Show, S1. Ep18.
Farming and family go hand-in-hand, and often times that means finding roles and ways to work with each other. Explore the unique history of Rocket City in Huntsville, Alabama. Temple heads to the sea to learn about a different type of farming. Kelly explores a new piece of equipment that he hope...
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Harvest Time Compaction | Ag PhD
Darren talks about minimizing soil compaction during harvest.