With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, his longstanding commitment to organic food is taking center stage. A vocal advocate for transforming the American food system, RFK Jr. believes organic agriculture could be the key to solving major health issues—...

In today’s low-margin farming environment, efficiency is everything. From maximizing nutrient availability to reducing inputs while increasing yields, growers are under pressure to do more with less. That’s where startups like NewFields Ag come in. This innovative company is tackling the challeng...

Find out why you should wait until it warms up to apply fertilizer in your lawn.

Dr. Gifford Gillette, head of research at Redox Bio-Nutrients, comments on the growing understandings and great potential of Humic and Fulvic acids in plant health. This is the first in an occasional series of technical Redox Grows podcasts.

Class is in session, as the Heftys give lessons on the water beneath your feet, the chemistry in your sprayer, and the best way to get a head start on your beans. Plus wheat is a weed this week, and Darren shows us around the Hefty Morton farm shop.

Itchin' to get those beans in the field? The Heftys share what you need to know to get sowing sooner.

The Agriculture industry has long relied on synthetic fertilizers, chemical inputs, and over-applied fertility—not by choice, but by necessity. Now, with biologicals, bio-nutrients, and precision application technology, farmers have better alternatives. Colton Moon, president of Redox BioNutrient...

Is there a magic moment when a farmer finally feels like they’ve got it all figured out? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Chad Henderson from XtremeAg, and Tommy Roach from Nachurs tackle the age-old question: When does confidence replace that “Oh crap, what have I gotten...

What Will Your Farm Look Like in 30 Years? (Hint: It’s Not What You Think!). In this episode of The Granary, we dig into the future of farming. Will the next generation still be planting corn and soybeans, or will climate, water availability, and market demands push farmers toward unexpected crop...

In this episode of The Granary, XtremeAg’s Matt Miles, Chad Henderson, and Temple Rhodes ask the big question—are they extreme, or just your average (high-octane, risk-loving, sleep-deprived) farmers? They dive into what it takes to thrive in agriculture, from making bold decisions to managing st...

Darren explains how to have a great lawn and a productive garden by taking soil samples.

Sugar is plant fuel. And even though plants produce their own, there are benefits to adding sugar to your crops. It can provide the extra boost you need for healthier, more resilient plants.

Mark and Caleb Coots of TEVA talk about the different kinds of sugar used in agriculture and their pros ...

Micronutrients are sometimes called trace minerals, but that term can be misleading. Though needed in lesser amounts than nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, micronutrients are just as essential to plant growth and development. In fact, micronutrient deficiencies can be the limiting factor for yo...

Ready for some new ideas? The Hefty brothers invite you to learn soils from a world expert, teach you about insecticide chemistry, and alternatives in soybean weed management. Plus, the Weed of the Week is prickly lettuce, with an Iron Talk on using your computer.

Plow through data with ease, and reap the benefits for your crops. Darren Hefty shows how data management software can help you sow success.

Step into The Granary for a no-holds-barred conversation with farmers as they reveal the wild ride of farming’s evolution. From the “What were we thinking?!” moments of flinging fertilizer like it was going out of style, to today’s tech-filled tractors with massage seats, they’re dishing on every...

Is agriculture ready to pivot from maximizing yields to prioritizing nutrient-rich, health-focused food production? Join Damian in a thought-provoking discussion with Iowa farmer and Ag entrepreneur Kelly Garrett and Ag venture capitalist Carter Williams. Explore the future of farming as surpluse...

Is farming a game of luck or skill? In this lively roundtable, Damian Mason, Matt Miles, Tommy Roach, and Temple Rhodes dive into the ultimate farming showdown: Nature versus Nurture. From unpredictable weather tantrums to the art of coaxing a crop back from the brink of disaster, these seasoned ...

Don't overflow your furrow. Darren explains how the Heftys keep the fert off the seed.

The Heftys help you choose the right corn traits, and the best way to manage residue. Everyone's invited to the free Soybean Workshop. Plus getting one over on clover, and a fert placement two-step that'll save you money.

Burn it, or turn it? The Hefty brothers explore the science behind residue management.

We grow plants to get our food, but where do plants get their food from? Dinner is served right in the dirt, says Darren Hefty.

If a genie granted you a magic wand, what would you change about your farm? From better soil and cooler nights to being fully irrigated, Damian Mason asks Temple Rhodes, Chad Henderson and Matt Miles from XtremeAg about the tweaks they would make to revolutionize their operations—if only it were ...

More and more information is coming out about the benefits of biological products in agriculture. But what should you be looking for, and how do you know that you’re actually getting what you think you are?

Mark Coots of TEVA shares his many years of experience with biological products to help f...