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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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.
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Field Cultivator Maintenance | Ag PhD
Darren talks about weed control issues that can pop up if your field cultivator has inconsistent mixing of soil across the implement.
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Row Cleaners, Insecticides Modes of Action, Spring Pasture Management | Ag PhD
It's that time of the year to make sure your planter does more than plant, your bug killer is not killing the wrong bugs, and your cows can finally enjoy the lush grasses again. The Weed of the Week is black nightshade, and the science of water is revealed in Iron Talk.
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Spring Pasture Management | Ag PhD
Do you give as much attention to your pasture as you do your corn field? The Heftys show that getting the biologicals, fertility, herbicides, and tile right is just what the cows needed.
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Row Cleaners | Ag PhD
A planter does a lot more than plant seed. Today Brian and Darren show us the tool at the front of every planter pushing debris out of the way.
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Make Rain With Your Planter | Ag PhD
Just planted seeds need water to grow. Darren Hefty shares some science to ensure that they get more H2O than your neighbors.
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What’s the Biggest Mistake You’ve Made on Your Farm? | The Granary | XtremeAg
What’s the biggest farming mistake you’ve ever made? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason pulls up a chair with Dirt Poor star and Missouri farmer Gavin Spoor, along with Galynn Beer of AgroLiquid, and Kelly Garrett of XtremeAg to dig into just that. From the “moron method” to dry fertili...
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Dura Auto-Batch Direct Injection System | Ag PhD
Darren talks about improving spray efficiency and product mixing by using the Dura Auto-Batch Direct Injection System.
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5 Things You Can Do Today To Be Ready for John Deere Autonomy | C & B
Are you curious on what it would take to get your farm ready for John Deere's autonomous farming solution? Follow along as Jeff Perkins takes you through 5 things you can do to day to be ready for autonomous farming.