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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Steel Grain Trailers | Ag PhD
Darren goes over some benefits upgrading to a steel grain trailer.
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This Iowa Producer Loved How His Drago Performed in Down Corn
Tony made the switch to a Drago corn head while harvesting downed corn following heavy winds. When his Deere kept plugging up, Tony knew it was time to try Drago–and the yields paid off. See the Drago Difference at: dragotec.com/drago-vs-deere
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Drago Overcomes Illinois Producer’s Skepticism
While a skeptic at first, Dave Opperman soon realized the quality and performance of a Drago corn head. He especially appreciates that his Drago “didn't require anything but service” and is “virtually maintenance free.” See the Drago difference: dragotec.com/drago-difference
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Ohio Producers Describe Their Drago GT as a “Phenomenal Machine”
The Wilsons appreciate how a Drago corn head works in various types of terrain and soils, consistently capturing more kernels and overall ROI. For John and Jakob, less corn on the ground is a welcome change. Discover the Drago Difference: dragotec.com/drago-difference
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Drago GT Delivers Significant ROI for This Wisconsin Grower
Don Anderson estimates his Drago corn head saved him at least $30,000 in yield last year, a huge piece of his operation’s overall ROI. See the Drago Difference at: dragotec.com/downcorn
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Scouting & Scholarships, Treatments for Alfalfa, Volunteer Corn Control | Ag PhD
In less than 30 minutes the Heftys nurture the next generation of agronomists, save your alfalfa, and vanquish corn's trickiest enemy: itself! The Weed of the Week is henbit, and can you catch Darren's drift in Iron Talk? (Except there is no drift!)
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Manage Spray Drift | Ag PhD
It's much more than just watching the wind. Darren Hefty has all the advice you need, to get your product precisely on target.
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Mapping Field Boundaries for John Deere Autonomy | C & B
Want to learn how to map autonomous capable boundaries for John Deere autonomous tillage? In this video, C & B's Jeff and Cole talk through the hardware and software requirements as well as show you how to record a boundary to enable the John Deere autonomous tillage system to operate.
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Farmers Keep Their Soil in Place | Ag PhD
Whether it's surface solutions or digging deep, farmers are on the front line against erosion. Darren Hefty dishes the dirt.
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The Cost of Spraying | Ag PhD
Do you pay your applicators $25,600 a week! Darren says perhaps it's time to reevaluate the economics of how you manage spraying.
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Satellite Imagery, Post-Emerge Soybean Residuals, In-Crop Soil Testing | Ag PhD
This week, the Heftys take you from outer space to below your soil's surface, and help you manage your soybeans in between. Saddle up to fight the Weed of the Week, marestail, and we'll end with a lesson from Dad.
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Easy Spray Trailer Setup | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the benefits of the Dura FastBatch MultiJet system.
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Spray Tank Cleanout Checklist | Ag PhD
It's a dirty job that needs to be done right. Don't worry, Darren helps you scrub and soak that sprayer with a warning if you don't.
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Weeds in Enlist Soybeans | Ag PhD
There's often more than one way to control a weed. The Hefty boys share their tips to help you get better Enlist Beans.
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Products From Soybeans, 2025 Rebate Programs, Weeds in Enlist Soybeans | Ag PhD
If you're a soybean farmer, Brian and Darren made this show just for you! First they tell you what you can make out of soybeans, then they save you money using reward programs, and later it's how to get better weed control in Enlist beans. Quackgrass and dirty sprayers are also tackled.
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John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Operating Guidelines | C & B
How do you operate See & Spray Ultimate? In this video, we discuss the recommended operating guidelines for a John Deere See & Spray Ultimate sprayer.
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John Deere See & Spray Crop Guidelines: Soybeans | C & B
How to operate John Deere See & Spray in soybeans? Here are the recommended operating guidelines for spraying Soybeans with John Deere See & Spray Premium and Ultimate.
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John Deere See & Spray Crop Guidelines: Fallow | C & B
How can you use John Deere See & Spray on fallow ground? Here are the recommended operating guidelines for spraying in Fallow mode with John Deere See & Spray Premium and Ultimate.
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John Deere See & Spray Crop Guidelines: Corn | C & B
How does John Deere See & Spray operate in corn? This video includes the operating guidelines for spraying Corn with John Deere See & Spray Premium and Ultimate.
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How To Fill a John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Sprayer: Side Fill Push On | C & B
In this video we cover how to fill Tanks 1 and 2 on a John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Sprayer using the 3" side fill location.
Note: when running in combined tank mode it is recommended to fill tank 2 first then tank 1.
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John Deere See & Spray Premium Operating Guidelines | C & B
How do you operate John Deere See & Spray Premium? In this video, here are the recommended operating guidelines for a John Deere See & Spray Premium sprayer.
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John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Sprayer: Front Fill Push On | C & B
In this video we cover how to fill Tanks 1 and 2 on a John Deere See & Spray Ultimate Sprayer using the 3" front fill location.
Note: when running in combined tank mode it is recommended to fill tank 2 first then tank 1.
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John Deere Autonomous Farming: A Look Into the Future | C & B
What is John Deere Autonomy and how can it fit in my operation? That's the question we answer in this presentation from our Data Days event. C & B product & technology team manager, Jeff Perkins, show you what autonomous solutions will soon be available, how they work, and what's to come in the f...
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John Deere See & Spray: Facts & Future | C & B
What is John Deere See & Spray and how can I use it on my farm? That's the question we answer in this presentation from our Data Days event. C & B employees Nate Janssen, Wayne Will and Dan Full show you what See & Spray is, how it works, and what's to come in the future.