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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Ag PhD Field Day 2026, Xyway Fungicide at Planting, Fertilizer Removal | Ag PhD
This week it's all about innovation (and an invitation). Save July 30 for Ag PhD Field Day. The brothers share a new way to fight fungus in corn, and a modern solution to feeding your crops. This week's weed sounds pretty (but is pretty ugly), and an IT about the right tool for the till.
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Xyway Fungicide at Planting | Ag PhD
A little foam in the furrow can save tomorrow! The Heftys show you their favorite innovation in early fungicide application.
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Tilling Pre-Emerge Herbicides | Ag PhD
The right tillage tool makes your weed-killer count. Darren Hefty breaks down how to get your chemistry in the right place this spring.
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SoilWarrior Ride Along - Mike Jaeger | ETS SoilWarrior
Ride along with Mike Jaeger of Charles City, IA, as he operates his SoilWarrior 4530 SXD in corn stalks. Mike shares why he enjoys running a 12-row, 30-inch dual bin setup and what makes it a great fit for his operation.
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Furrow Opener Maintenance | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the importance of having properly adjusted furrow opener discs.
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Bale Slicer Installation Update: Tips & What's New | Kooima Ag
This design allows for a stronger and more efficient processing. Compatible with JAY-LOR® and Penta™ vertical mixers, Nolan walks through what’s changed, how to install them, and why this upgrade delivers better performance in the mix.
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Spray Boom Care | Ag PhD
Darren talks about doing maintenance on your spray boom to extend its life.
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Seed Treatments and Static Electricity | Ag PhD
Find out how to use static electricity to your advantage when applying dry seed treatments.
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Calling Out Equipment Manufacturers — Cotton Harvest #10 | Griggs Farms
After being out of the field for a few days due to a storm system, Matt, Kelly, and Andy are ready to get the cotton harvest finished up. But after taking the previous day to make some much needed repairs, Matt vents his frustration over the price gouging equipment manufacturers are giving farm...
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Soybean Workshop, Improving Spray Coverage, Cation Exchange Capacity | Ag PhD
The Heftys invite you to learn everything about soybeans on Jan. 14, 2026. Plus they talk sprayers and heavy soils in depth. They show you how to ID and 86 the dreaded purple deadnettle, and Darren encourages a soft touch when it comes to your seeds.
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Improving Spray Coverage | Ag PhD
From killing weeds to healing crops - sprayers are vital to every farm. The Hefty boys give their best advice on getting that spray perfect.
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A History of Cotton Harvest on Our Farm! Cotton Harvest #11 | Griggs Farms
In this video, as Matt, Kelly, and Andy begin to close out cotton harvest 2025, Matt gives a history lesson on cotton harvest on his farm since 1979, the different cotton pickers his family has owned, and also the transition in the cotton industry from cotton trailers, to module builders, and fin...
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Dominoni 12 Row Folding Corn Head | Kooima Ag
These corn heads are compatible with John Deere® combines and any forage harvester using a Kooima Ag adapter.
Built for simplicity and reliability, this 12-row corn head from Dominoni, offered by Kooima Ag, is designed to cleanly remove the cob from the plant with minimal grain loss and maximum...
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Spray Trailer Upgrade | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the benefits of using the Dura FastBatch MultiJet on a spray trailer.
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Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance | Ag PhD
Darren offers advice on keeping your hydraulic system in good shape.
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12 Row Folding Corn Head in Action | Kooima Ag
Built for simplicity and reliability, this 12-row folding corn head from Dominoni, offered by Kooima Ag, is designed to cleanly remove the cob from the plant with minimal grain loss and maximum efficiency.
We offer this folding corn head at a competitive price compared to other brands. The fold...
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Domai Direct Cut Head in Action | Kooima Ag
Known for its large feeding drum, it ensures a smooth feed at high speeds, outperforming any other direct cut head on the market today. This head features a floating frame with wheels on bearings, creating a solid frame with the auger bed being made from wear-resistant steel.
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Making Fall Fertilizer Work | Ag PhD
Darren talks about getting the most out of your fall fertilizer application.
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Engine Coolant Maintenance | Ag PhD
Darren talks about changing your tractor's engine coolant, as well as the importance of doing maintenance on all of your equipment.
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How To Easily AND CHEAPLY Winterize A Cotton Picker | Griggs Farms
Matt shows how he modifies his cotton pickers to be able to easily winterize the moisture system with air in just a few minutes.
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How to Diagnose RowTrak Issues on Deere Cotton Pickers 7760 Model | Griggs Farms
Matt shows how to diagnose RowTrak problems on John Deere cotton pickers, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in parts.
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Demco Harvest Vision | Ag PhD
Darren talks about improving grain cart safety and functionality with Demco's Harvest Vision package.
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Harvest Loss, Think Zinc, Seed Germination Tests | Ag PhD
This week, the Heftys count every grain, load up on an important micronutrient, and get your seeds ready for April. The cows are glad we're talking whorled milkweed control. And we test drove some new concaves this harvest, Darren has all the details.
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Concave Innovation | Ag PhD
Help your combine help you. Darren shows how this upgrade from Bushel Plus will bring your harvest up to speed.