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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Variable Rate Population | Ag PhD
Darren talks about finding the right number of plants to be planted for the best yield.
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Deep Tillage Benefits | Ag PhD
From moldboard plows to straight shanks with narrow slots, the Heftys discuss the various ways to do deep tillage.
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Spray Nozzle Wear | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about things to look for when your spray nozzles are due for replacement.
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Rainy Day Jobs | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of staying productive during those days where you can't be out in the field.
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Early Season Planter Inspection | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty goes over some of the main things to watch for when getting your planter ready for the season.
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Spray Boom Contamination | Ag PhD
Darren explains the problems of chemical buildup in the ends of spray booms, and talks about two solutions that could work for you to avoid spray damaged crops.
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Fall Combine Maintenance | Ag PhD
Once the harvest is complete there is still a lot more that you need to do with your combine.
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Keep Spray on Target | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about how to avoid harming a neighbor's crop with spray drift and volatility.
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Post-Planting Maintenance | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty goes over some things to look for before storing your planter for the season.
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Evaluate Your Seed Furrow | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about the importance of checking things behind the planter as it's going through the field.
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Should You Incorporate Pre-Emerge Herbicides? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss pre-emerge herbicide application and whether to incorporate them or leave them on the soil surface.
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Make Liberty Herbicide Work Well | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers offer tips and information on getting the most out of your Liberty (or glufosinate) applications.
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Split-Applying Nitrogen | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about various ways to get nitrogen applied in-season.
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Get Your Sprayer Ready | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty shares tips on getting your sprayer ready for this upcoming season.
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Field Cultivator Sweeps Upgrade | Ag PhD
We tested Case IH Earth Metal cultivator sweeps against conventional ones. The results of wear after just 850 acres amazed Darren.
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Seed-to-Soil Contact | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of using the Germinator closing wheels from Farm Shop MFG.
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Downed Corn and Ear Drop | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about causes of downed corn and using tillage to deal with the residue.
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Spray Nozzle Use and Maintenance | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty shares ideas on getting the most out of your spray nozzles.
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High Speed Tillage | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty points out what to look for in the latest tillers.
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3RIVE 3D Application System | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of FMC's 3RIVE 3D insecticide application system.
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Tillage Prescriptions | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the benefits of using tillage prescriptions and Case IH's Soil Command and AFS Connect.
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Handle Seed With Care | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the importance of being careful when handling bulk soybean seed.
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Static Electricity & Seed Treatments
Iron Talk from Ag PhD Episode #1085 | Air Date 01/20/19 - Darren Hefty explains how to use static electricity to your advantage when applying dry seed treatments.
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Staying Charged on the Farm | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty points out the need to stay charged all year long. Now is the time for battery maintenance.