Fertility
Crops don’t grow well without ample plant food, and fertility is the biggest recurring expense on any farm. Finding the best and most cost-effective ways to meet the fertility needs of your crops will help them thrive all season long and build better yields at harvest.
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Harvest Loss, Think Zinc, Seed Germination Tests | Ag PhD
This week, the Heftys count every grain, load up on an important micronutrient, and get your seeds ready for April. The cows are glad we're talking whorled milkweed control. And we test drove some new concaves this harvest, Darren has all the details.
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Think Zinc | Ag PhD
You might not remember zinc, but your plants sure will! The Heftys teach you about the "element" of surprise and how to get the most of this important micronutrient.
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Turning Excess Minerals Into Salts, Copper, Seed Choice & Risk Reduction |Ag PhD
In this episode, Brian and Darren give the basics on getting rid of excess nutrients by converting them to salts. They also discuss the importance of copper for crops as well as methods of application, and things to consider when choosing seed for next planting season.
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Copper | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss the importance of copper for crops and soils, and review different application methods you could use.
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Turning Excess Minerals Into Salts | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren give a simple explanation of removing excess minerals from the soil by converting them to salts.
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Fall Fertilizer Application | Ag PhD
Darren explains why farmers apply certain nutrients in the fall and others in the spring.
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Managing Phosphorus | Ag PhD
With prices rising, every bit counts. The Hefty brothers help you keep your P where it belongs - feeding your crops.
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Breaking Down Residue | Ag PhD
The Heftys talk trash, and help you get a head start on spring cleaning in your fields.
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Lime Spreaders | Ag PhD
If it's time to lime, you need to have the right tool for the job. Darren has the details on applying calcium.
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SeedZone IF In-Field Trial Part 1 | Precision Laboratories
Unleash Peak Nutrient Performance with Seedzone IF, a nutrient management aid leading to healthier plants with more roots, stronger stalks, and overall increased yield potential. In this video, Dustin Griffin, Technical Product Manager for Precision Labs walk through a mid-season field check on a...
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Fall Nitrogen Management | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren discuss things to consider if you will be applying nitrogen this fall.
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Grain Shrink, Fall Nitrogen Management, Southern Rust in Corn | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers discuss losing profit due to grain shrink. They also talk about factors to consider if you're planning on applying nitrogen this fall, and how to reduce southern rust in your corn.
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Soil Compaction, Base Saturation Calcium, Planning for XtendFlex Beans | Ag PhD
This week the Hefty brothers break down tough soils, build soils up with Ca, and share their strategy for spraying beans without dicamba. Stink grass is the Weed of the Week, and Darren's got the straight talk on strip-till.
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Base Saturation Calcium | Ag PhD
A healthy harvest starts with calcium, but the right ratio of nutrients keeps it going. The Heftys explain how to get the right mix.
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Strip Tillage Can Work Anywhere | Ag PhD
Strip-till is quickly becoming the farmer's choice for saving soil, with less toil. Join Darren as he commands SoilWarrior through Hefty fields.
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Sodic Soils | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about the challenge of getting sodic soils repaired and back to being productive acres.
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What Is Fertilizer? | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about the difference between fertilizer and chemicals.
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What Is Fertilizer, Sodic Soils, Zero Percent Finance Offers | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren talk about fertilizer vs. chemicals, how to repair soils that have excess sodium, and factors to consider when taking advantage of zero percent finance offers for crop protection products.
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The Results Are In! Does Nutricharge Work??? Corn Harvest #6 | Griggs Farms
Today is the day that Matt collects data that will drive decision making on his farm for years to come. The big question he had going into this year was if Nutricharge worked as a fertilizer enhancer and also if ripping no till soil could lead to yield gains. After meeting with Molly from Agote...
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Residue Breakdown, HPPD Resistance in Corn, Base Saturation Mg | Ag PhD
After harvest, the work isn't done yet. The Hefty brothers talk about the value of leftovers, their corn herbicide plan for 2026, and getting the most out of magnesium. Spotted spurge is the Weed of the Week. And there's more fall work to be done in Iron Talk.
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What is Silage Harvest? | Ag PhD
From corn field to cow feed. Darren talks stalks and shows how the same crop can be used many ways.
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Base Saturation Mg | Ag PhD
Magnesium keeps you in green, but it's a delicate balancing act. The Hefty boys give you the percentage your soils need.
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Residue Breakdown | Ag PhD
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Potassium Base Saturation | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about having enough potassium available for your crops when they need it.