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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A Fendt Farmer Sets Records in the Field and on the Racetrack | Fendt
Farming isn't his only passion. Anthony Troyer is redefining what it means to be a Fendt Farmer, combining success in the field with speed on the track. Get ready to be inspired.
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Spot Spraying, Late-Season Corn PGRs, Late-Season Soybean Herbicides | Ag PhD
This week, it's all about staying strong in the home stretch. The Heftys explain how to hit the bullseye, give your corn a pre-harvest boost, and battle last-minute invaders in your beans. The Weed of the Week is common mallow, and Darren puts the N in an Iron Talk for maturing soybeans.
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Drones in Agriculture | Ag PhD
When it comes to protecting their crops, farmers have a new altitude. Darren explains how new tech is transforming farming from the top down.
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Spot Spraying | Ag PhD
Sometimes, farmers can do more with less. The Hefty brothers show you how.
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Late-Season Soybean Nitrogen | Ag PhD
Break the yield ceiling this year, with a not-so-secret ingredient. Darren explores the science and math behind late fertility in beans.
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4530 SXD Walk Through | ETS SoilWarrior
Follow along with Regional Sales Manager, Sean Arthur, as he goes hitch to rolling basket on our 4530 SXD machine setup. This is our most popular and flexible machine, the 4500 series is available with a dry, liquid, NH3 or combination fertilizer system, up to 24 rows and multiple row spacing opt...
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Late-Season Fertilizer Availability | Ag PhD
Darren talks about ways to get fertility into your crop late in the season.
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Moisture Impacts Spraying | Ag PhD
When it comes to spraying your crops, dew is a don't. Darren Hefty helps you find the best times to apply.
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Sprayer Water Volume Guidance | Ag PhD
Get the gallons right, with tank water advice from the Heftys.
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The Water Table | Ag PhD
Farmers don't just put food on the table - they also have to manage the one beneath our feet! The Hefty boys help you navigate the hidden underground ocean.
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The Water Table, Corn Fungicides, Sprayer Water Volume Guidance | Ag PhD
This week, it's water, water, everywhere, and lots to make you think. The Heftys talk hidden H2O, getting to the root of rot in corn, and turning up (or down) the volume of your sprayer. It's man bites dog for this week's weed, with an Iron Talk all about reading the leaves before you spray.
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Steel Grain Trailers | Ag PhD
Darren goes over some benefits upgrading to a steel grain trailer.
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This Iowa Producer Loved How His Drago Performed in Down Corn
Tony made the switch to a Drago corn head while harvesting downed corn following heavy winds. When his Deere kept plugging up, Tony knew it was time to try Drago–and the yields paid off. See the Drago Difference at: dragotec.com/drago-vs-deere
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Drago Overcomes Illinois Producer’s Skepticism
While a skeptic at first, Dave Opperman soon realized the quality and performance of a Drago corn head. He especially appreciates that his Drago “didn't require anything but service” and is “virtually maintenance free.” See the Drago difference: dragotec.com/drago-difference
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Ohio Producers Describe Their Drago GT as a “Phenomenal Machine”
The Wilsons appreciate how a Drago corn head works in various types of terrain and soils, consistently capturing more kernels and overall ROI. For John and Jakob, less corn on the ground is a welcome change. Discover the Drago Difference: dragotec.com/drago-difference
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Drago GT Delivers Significant ROI for This Wisconsin Grower
Don Anderson estimates his Drago corn head saved him at least $30,000 in yield last year, a huge piece of his operation’s overall ROI. See the Drago Difference at: dragotec.com/downcorn
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Scouting & Scholarships, Treatments for Alfalfa, Volunteer Corn Control | Ag PhD
In less than 30 minutes the Heftys nurture the next generation of agronomists, save your alfalfa, and vanquish corn's trickiest enemy: itself! The Weed of the Week is henbit, and can you catch Darren's drift in Iron Talk? (Except there is no drift!)
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Manage Spray Drift | Ag PhD
It's much more than just watching the wind. Darren Hefty has all the advice you need, to get your product precisely on target.
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Mapping Field Boundaries for John Deere Autonomy | C & B
Want to learn how to map autonomous capable boundaries for John Deere autonomous tillage? In this video, C & B's Jeff and Cole talk through the hardware and software requirements as well as show you how to record a boundary to enable the John Deere autonomous tillage system to operate.
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Farmers Keep Their Soil in Place | Ag PhD
Whether it's surface solutions or digging deep, farmers are on the front line against erosion. Darren Hefty dishes the dirt.
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The Cost of Spraying | Ag PhD
Do you pay your applicators $25,600 a week! Darren says perhaps it's time to reevaluate the economics of how you manage spraying.
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Satellite Imagery, Post-Emerge Soybean Residuals, In-Crop Soil Testing | Ag PhD
This week, the Heftys take you from outer space to below your soil's surface, and help you manage your soybeans in between. Saddle up to fight the Weed of the Week, marestail, and we'll end with a lesson from Dad.
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Easy Spray Trailer Setup | Ag PhD
Darren talks about the benefits of the Dura FastBatch MultiJet system.
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Spray Tank Cleanout Checklist | Ag PhD
It's a dirty job that needs to be done right. Don't worry, Darren helps you scrub and soak that sprayer with a warning if you don't.