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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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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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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Spring Strip Tillage
Iron Talk from Ag PhD Episode #1108 | Air Date 06/30/19 - Darren Hefty talks about the challenges of a wet fall and a wet spring, and having to do strip-tillage in the spring.
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2x2 Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty explains the benefits of using a 2x2 fertilizer system.
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Spray Tank Cleanout
Iron Talk from Ag PhD Episode #1156 | Air Date 05/31/20 - Darren Hefty talks about the importance of properly cleaning out spray tanks and booms.
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Tiling in Crop
Iron Talk from Ag PhD Episode #1198 | Air Date 03/21/21 - Darren Hefty explains the benefits of tiling in season vs. waiting until after harvest.
