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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Corn Growth Stages, Satellite Imagery, Controlling Perennial Weeds | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain corn staging, getting the big picture with cutting-edge technology, and eliminating the worst weeds in your fields. Wild proso millet is the Weed of the Week, with an Iron Talk on sprayer tank upkeep.
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Cleaning the Spray Tank | Ag PhD
Spray it right, with a clean slate. Darren Hefty gives you his family's strategies to protect your crops and equipment.
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson Finale
From the Bavarian region of Germany to Jackson, Minnesota, the 1958 Fendt Dieselross tractor (a.k.a. Franz) has arrived at its new home at the Fendt Lodge. The Fendt Lodge is a premier brand experience center for Fendt North America located in Jackson, MN, and is now open to the public for visits...
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Our Farm Spreadsheets Are Now Available!!! | Griggs Farms
By popular demand, Matt has now made all the custom spreadsheets he uses on the farm and has showcased in his financial videos available for download. Spreadsheets focused on crop planning, crop financials, seed ordering, harvest inventory, etc. Go to www.griggsfarmsllc.com to download!
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Spray Product Injection Systems | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the Dura Auto-Batch direct-injection system and how it can improve accuracy, safety, and efficiency when filling your sprayer.
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Understanding Grease | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty greases the wheels with this primer on keeping your planter running smoothly.
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Tillering Grasses, Increase Soybean Population, Breaking Yield Plateaus | Ag PhD
The Heftys talk about a bushy phenomenon in crops, why you should plant soybeans the opposite way you do corn, and tricks to get higher yield numbers. The Weed of the Week is Amazon sprangletop, and we've got a greasy Iron Talk.
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See How Outrun Autonomous Grain Cart Works in Real-Time | Rural Radio
Autonomous grain cart technology was tested in Fremont, Nebraska 🚜
Outrun can help an operation maximize its workforce by allowing the grain cart operator to focus on another task like hauling grain. 👨🌾 Producers from Nebraska and Iowa traveled to be able to test the Outrun technology firsthand...
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Mixing In-Furrow Products | Ag PhD
Learn how a Dosatron can help you accurately mix your in-furrow products and avoid antagonism and other problems.
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Leaders Drive Fendt
Welcome to the world of Fendt! Explore the exceptional features Fendt has to offer and witness our advanced precision farming solutions and unparalleled field performance. Discover the legacy of Fendt, showcasing our commitment to innovation and helping farmers achieve maximum efficiency. Experie...
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson (Episode 4 of 5)
Follow the journey of a 1958 FL236 Dieselross tractor from the Bavarian region of Germany to its new home at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. New episodes of the Fendt Dieselross journey will be shared each week in April until the May 1st grand opening of the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnes...
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson (Episode 3 of 5)
Follow the journey of a 1958 FL236 Dieselross tractor from the Bavarian region of Germany to its new home at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. New episodes of the Fendt Dieselross journey will be shared each week in April until the May 1st grand opening of the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minneso...
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson (Episode 2 of 5)
Follow the journey of a 1958 FL236 Dieselross Tractor from the Bavarian region of Germany to its new home at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. New episodes of the Fendt Dieselross journey will be shared weekly until the vintage tractor is delivered to the new Fendt Lodge for the grand openi...
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Fendt Dieselross Tractor - Journey to Jackson (Episode 1 of 5)
Follow the journey of a 1958 FL236 Dieselross tractor from the Bavarian region of Germany to its new home at the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnesota. New episodes of the Fendt Dieselross journey will be shared each week in April until the May 1st grand opening of the Fendt Lodge in Jackson, Minnes...
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Farm Shop Buildings | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks shop, with pro tips to help you design the farm shop of your dreams.
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2024 Fendt Momentum Crop Tour
Watch Fendt's 2024 Momentum Crop Tour video to discover the secrets to successful planting. Dive into cutting-edge agronomy trials, innovative planting research, and invaluable educational content. Revolutionize your farming operation and grow your profitability with the Fendt Momentum planter - ...
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Cutting Quality Hay | Ag PhD
Darren explains the importance of retaining hay quality and talks about Case IH WD5 Series windrowers.
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Germinator Closing Wheel | Ag PhD
They say "don't reinvent the wheel," but one farmer did just that, and it could improve your seed-to-soil contact. Darren tells you how.
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Spray Water Quality | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers take a deep dive into your spray tank water: what to put in and what to keep out.
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Types of Root Systems, Spray Water Quality, Early Planting Conditions | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren untangle the types of roots competing with crops. They explain why the quality of the water in your spray tank matters, and how to know the right time to plant. Windgrass is this week's weed, and Iron Talk introduces a new planter innovation.
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EQUALIZER Planter & Seeder South African Factory Tour | LEMKEN
Equalizer have designed and manufactured Planters, Air Disc Drills, and Air Tine Drills in South Africa for over twenty years. In 2023 the company was purchased by LEMKEN and are now available in North America through the LEMKEN Canada and LEMKEN USA dealers. Equalizer machines combine leading ...
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Intelligent IC-Weeder | LEMKEN
The IC-Weeder relies on 3 LEMKEN developed cameras for the single plant recognition under LED lights. A compressor provides the pneumatic pressure to move sickle-shaped knifes actively intra-row mechanically killing everything except the crop. The inter-and intra-row tools are mounted on an para...
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EC-Weeder Mechanical Weed Control 0.75" From the Crop at 10 mph | LEMKEN
Multiple Elements and Tillage Tools makes the EC-Weeder a fully customizable mechanical weeder. With the optional IC-Light system this machine has been designed to mechanically kill weeds within 0.75" of the crop at close to 10 mph. An optional sprayer system can be added to complete multiple t...
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Karat Cultivator Quick Change Share System Pit Stop | LEMKEN
The LEMKEN Karat Intensive Cultivators have a unique quick change system that allows you to change all shares on the machine in minutes. We'll take on all competitors in that race any day!