They were trying so hard, but they weren’t moving an inch.

Why would a boat of eight, full-muscled men rowing with all their might be going nowhere?

The same two reasons many farmers are putting in a maximum amount of effort without any gain:

1. Poor technique
2. Bad (or no) direction

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Darren talks about the differences between doing strip-till in the fall and in the spring.

This week it's all about innovation (and an invitation). Save July 30 for Ag PhD Field Day. The brothers share a new way to fight fungus in corn, and a modern solution to feeding your crops. This week's weed sounds pretty (but is pretty ugly), and an IT about the right tool for the till.

Crops, like kids, can eat a lot more than you think they will! The Hefty brothers help you restock your soil's nutrient pantry, so your next crop doesn't go hungry.

Bigger numbers don’t always mean a better product for farmers. There's more to the story. TEVA's Mark Coots explains.

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The Hefty brothers discuss the benefits of doing variable rate fertilizer application, as well as some drawbacks.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend the Ag PhD Corn Workshop on February 18, 2026. They also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of variable rate fertilizer application, and how to get your residual herbicides to last longer in the soil.

“Beyond what I ever thought possible.” Picture a corn field planted at 52,000 and 90–95% of stalks with twin ears. Sound almost too good to be true?

As a sixth-generation farmer in Wrightsville, Georgia, and two-time NCGA high-yield national winner, Ben Jackson has experienced his share of the h...

Brian and Darren invite you to attend the Ag PhD Soils Clinic on February 17, 2026.

Brian and Darren discuss how to improve soils and fertility plans by matching your soil test data to your yield data.

In this episode, Brian and Darren invite you to attend the free Ag PhD Soils Clinic on February 17, 2026. They also discuss improving your fertility program by matching soil test data to your yield data, and then how to successfully plant corn early.

Brian and Darren discuss the problem of excess lime, and how it affects soil tests, and how you can start to fix the issue.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend an Ag PhD Agronomy Workshop this January. They also discuss correcting soils that have excessive calcium, as well as how to reduce corn rootworm pressure.

The Heftys invite you to learn everything about soybeans on Jan. 14, 2026. Plus they talk sprayers and heavy soils in depth. They show you how to ID and 86 the dreaded purple deadnettle, and Darren encourages a soft touch when it comes to your seeds.

Soils are negative, but Brian and Darren are positive they can teach you CEC in 6 minutes!

The Hefty brothers discuss the need for sulfur and how to apply it.

Darren explains the basics of what lime, or calcium carbonate, does when applied to soil.

Brian and Darren discuss the importance of safety when working in and around grain bins. They also talk about sulfur and how to apply it, and when you should consider increasing or decreasing planting populations in corn and soybeans.

Darren and Brian discuss some steps you can take to increase your soil organic matter, as well as how to decrease it if your soil has too much.

Brian and Darren invite you to attend the Ag PhD Naturals Workshop on January 13, 2026. They also talk about getting great weed control in soybeans, as well as how to increase or decrease soil organic matter levels.

Darren talks about the source of phosphorus fertilizer, and that it's not something to be feared.

Darren explains how plants get the nutrients they need.

Darren talks about getting the most out of your fall fertilizer application.

The Hefty brothers discuss the need for iron in crops as well as how to apply it.