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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Field Operations at Night | Ag PhD
Night-farming happens each fall as producers fight the impending weather to get their crops in. Brian and Darren share their concerns with after-hours farm work.
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Fall Drain Tile System Maintenance | Ag PhD
Autumn is the perfect time to take a deeper examination into the drain tile systems on your farm.
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Spraying In Challenging Field Conditions | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about minimizing compaction and successfully spraying with the 50 Series Patriot Sprayer from Case IH.
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Soybean Moisture, Grids vs. Zones, Baling Residue | Ag PhD
Brian & Darren Hefty discuss what is best to do with your corn residue, if it's better to harvest soybeans too wet or too dry, and if grids or zones are better for soil sampling maps. Plus there's cone bottom bins and dandelions in today's show.
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Cone Bottom Bins | Ag PhD
Darren says a sturdy new cone bottom vertical grain bin can be expensive, but can also be a big money-maker on your farm.
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A Sprayer Built for Control | XtremeAg
The first Fendt badged Rogator Sprayer in North America, the 900 series is built around enhanced control for farmers. Damian talks with Fendt Rogator brand manager, Dave Fickel, about some of the unique features on this new sprayer.
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Enhanced Boom Control | XtremeAg
With 35 sections of control on this 120' boom, the first Fendt branded Rogator Sprayer in North America delivers enhanced section control for spray applications. Chad gets a first hand look.
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Cab Control | XtremeAg
Take a look at the new features of the enhanced cab on the Fendt Rogator 900 series sprayer. Designed for comfort, control and efficiency.
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Dealing With Downed Corn | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about chopping up downed corn stalks, and how to identify and fix the problem for next year.
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Corn Silage, Off-Season Alfalfa, & Wheat Pre's | Ag PhD
This show features corn silage harvesting, "winterizing" alfalfa fields, & products to put in front of wheat. Plus, the Hefty brothers talk ragweed control and air reels for harvesting lodged soybeans.
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Harvesting with Air Reels | Ag PhD
If your soybeans, wheat, or lentils are leaning you may need a special tool to harvest them. Darren Hefty discusses lodging causes and solutions in this Iron Talk.
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Chopping Corn Heads | Ag PhD
Darren explains the benefits of installing automatic bin fan controls on your grain bins.
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Brace Roots, Cover Crops, & Tiling | Ag PhD
Why do corn plants have those roots that appear above ground along the base of the stalk? Why should you plant oats or turnips in the fall? What exactly is drain tile & will it work on your farm? Plus Brian & Darren Hefty talk milkweed and combine fires in this Ag PhD Show.
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Preventing Combine Fires | Ag PhD
Safety first says Darren Hefty. Keeping a clean machine is the first step in avoiding a tragedy this harvest.
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The Benefits of Tiling | Ag PhD
Tiling has worked very well on the Hefty farm. Brian & Darren tell us why drain tile is possible almost anywhere and how it can save your soils & yields for less costs than you might think.
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Pesticides & Biotechnology, Post-Harvest Burndown, and Root Pits | Ag PhD
Learn about myths vs. facts when it comes to pesticides and biotech, how to have a successful burndown after harvest, and what to look for when you dig a root pit.
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Grain Bin Fan Controls | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the benefits of adding automatic bin fan controls.
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Fendt IDEAL Combine Animation
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Fendt VarioDrive Transmission
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Fendt Momentum Planter Walk-Around
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Wheat Burndown | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty gives advice on the best products and equipment to keep your harvested wheat field clean of weeds.
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Late-Season Fertility | Ag PhD
Darren talks about various ways to apply fertility later in the season.
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Prepare Your Planter For Storage | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty goes over various things you can do before putting the planter away for the season.
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Nitrogen for Soybeans | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty shares his calculations on nitrogen needs for soybeans. He'll tell you when, how, and why to apply N to get the highest yielding crop.