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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Florida Sugarcane Harvest | Tony Reed
Buckle up as we head to the south end of Lake Okeechobee to watch a custom sugarcane harvest crew in action.
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Nebraska Grower on FMC's 3RIVE 3D® Application System
Nebraska grower Roy Houdersheldt plants all of his farm’s acres, making time a huge constraint each spring. Equipped with a 3RIVE 3D® application system on his planter, Roy says it allows him to “plant sunup to sundown and not have to stop for anything but seed.” Listen as he explains other benef...
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Agriculture 4" Universal Tap Tee | ADS
Learn how to utilize the ADS Agriculture 4" Universal Tap Tee in this step-by-step video.
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Tillage Directions | Ag PhD
Why are the rows going the direction they are out in fields? Brian and Darren explain all that goes into the decision to till and plant down specific lines.
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Spray Tank Compatibility | Ag PhD
Can you put your herbicide, fungicide, and fertilizer all in your spray tank together? Darren talks jar tests and more in this week's Iron Talk.
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Rainy Day Jobs | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains ways to use your time when weather prevents you from getting out into the fields.
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Inoculant Application Tips | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the importance of properly applying liquid or dry inoculants to soybean seed.
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Spring Seedbed Preparation | Ag PhD
Darren talks about using technology with your tillage tool to achieve a great seedbed.
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Driverless Tractors | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian explain how autonomous tractors can improve safety and productivity on the farm.
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Grain Storage Tips | Ag PhD
Darren talks about storing grain and avoiding spoilage in the bin.
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Sprayer Speed | Ag PhD
Darren explains why you may want to slow down when spraying your crops.
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Get Out of the Tractor | Ag PhD
Learn how getting out of the tractor to check your planter or tillage performance can improve your crops.
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Corn Warriors | 401 | Cracks in the Soil
The 2020 season begins! Kevin Kalb and newcomer Cory Atley prep their fields for planting.
Produced by Swood Media
© CornWarriors 2020
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Corn Warriors | 313 | Corntest Results
And the winner of Corn Warriors Season 3 is...
© Corn Warriors 2019
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Water Table Management | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain what the water table is and how farmers deal with it.
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Reducing Erosion, Matching Soil and Yield Data, Continuous Soybeans | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty discuss how farmers reduce erosion, how to match up your soil test data with your yield maps, and how to successfully raise continuous soybeans.
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Spray Nozzle Checklist | Ag PhD
In this week's Iron Talk, Darren Hefty gives you 4 ways to greatly improve your broadcast spray applications. Examining your spray nozzles is the first step to getting the perfect coverage.
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Acres Farmers Plant Per Day | Ag PhD
Farm Basics from Ag PhD Episode #1244 | Air Date 02/06/22 - Exactly how many acres can farmers plant per day? The answer varies greatly depending on machine, crop, weather, and more. Brian and Darren explain in today's Farm Basics.
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Missing The Strip | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about poor emergence and yield loss due to planting outside your strip-till zones.
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Replaceable Parts | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains why you may want to invest in replacing parts for long-term gain instead of short-term savings.
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2x2 Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains why you may want to consider using a 2x2 fertilizer placement at planting time.
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Spring Residue Solutions | Ag PhD
You may have noticed a lot of residue on your fields this winter. Tillage and biological products could help with residue breakdown.
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Remembering the Moldboard Plow | Ag PhD
Farm Basics from Ag PhD Episode #1242 | Air Date 01/23/22 - Brian and Darren remember the popularity of the old moldboard plow and how you may still use it on your farm today.
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Dry Insecticide Systems for Corn | Ag PhD
Dry insecticides with corn planting are coming back. Darren Hefty tells us why and how to use and obtain this older technology.