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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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.
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Air Inversions, Manage Alfalfa Between Cuttings & Sclerotinia White Mold| Ag PhD
Alfalfa management, white mold in soybeans, air temperature inversions, tractor air conditioning, and velvetleaf weed in today's program.
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Tractor Air Conditioning | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty gives his advice on how to stay cool in the cab during the hot Summer weather.
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Fungicide Application | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about ways to set up your sprayer to get great coverage when applying fungicides.
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Spray Tank Cleanout, Post Emerge Soybean Residuals, Late-Season Corn Herbicides
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss spray tank cleanout for homes & farms, post-emerge residual herbicides in soybeans, and late-season weed control in corn.
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Spray Tank Cleanout | Ag PhD
Whether it's big farm chemical sprayers or your small yard backpack canister, both need to be properly cleaned after each use. Brian and Darren talk about this dirty job in today's Farm Basics.
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Adding Tile in Problem Areas | Ag PhD
If you've got drain tile, but you still have parts of the field that is often too wet - Darren says you may need to narrow your tile spacings. Not only will you fix your wet spots, but you'll flush out salts, improve your pH, and help eliminate IDC.
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Plant Tissue Analysis, Post-Emerge Grass Control in Wheat, Spray Considerations
Brian and Darren talk about plant tissue analysis, post-emerge grass control in wheat, and things to consider before heading to the field to spray.
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Sprayer Preparation | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of checking over your sprayer before heading out to the field.
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In-Season Nitrogen Tests, Spray Dicamba Safely, Corn & Soybean Staging | Ag PhD
Staging corn & soybeans, corn & wheat nitrate soil sampling in-season, avoiding issues when spraying dicamba, barnyardgrass control, and combine header maintenance with the DISCruptor.
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Combine Header Maintenance | Ag PhD
Darren says it's never too early to make sure your combine is ready for the fall. A new product of the Hefty farm helps you work on the shaft and discs more quickly, safely, and simply. Learn about the DISCruptor in today's Iron Talk.
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360 Yield Center: The Drive Behind Product Innovation
With a long history of innovation in farm equipment and technology, Gregg Sauder shares some of the things that motivate him to keep inventing.
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Savings Demonstration with 360 YIELD SAVER
Reduce header loss by 80% or more with 360 YIELD SAVER.
Learn more at https://www.360yieldcenter.com/products/360-yield-saver/
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360 CHAINROLL
Speed up residue breakdown with 360 CHAINROLL.
Learn more at https://www.360yieldcenter.com/products/360-chainroll/
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Reducing Nitrogen Cost in Corn Production | 360 Yield Center
We tested application methods and timing in a large scale nitrogen plot. This video shows how keeping flexibility in your nitrogen timing can allow your to increase efficiency and lower N cost per bushel of corn.