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.

A healthy harvest starts with calcium, but the right ratio of nutrients keeps it going. The Heftys explain how to get the right mix.

Strip-till is quickly becoming the farmer's choice for saving soil, with less toil. Join Darren as he commands SoilWarrior through Hefty fields.

Brian and Darren talk about the challenge of getting sodic soils repaired and back to being productive acres.

Brian and Darren talk about the difference between fertilizer and chemicals.

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.

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...

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.

From corn field to cow feed. Darren talks stalks and shows how the same crop can be used many ways.

Magnesium keeps you in green, but it's a delicate balancing act. The Hefty boys give you the percentage your soils need.

The Hefty brothers talk about having enough potassium available for your crops when they need it.

Brian and Darren discuss winter survival of crops and weeds, how to make sure you have enough potassium available for your crops when they need it, and how to get great weed control next spring by applying herbicides this fall.

Mike Coots is in the field checking Brix levels, a measure of the sugar content in plant sap. Higher Brix levels generally indicate efficient photosynthesis and nutrient uptake plus better ability to resist pests and diseases.

What you need to know about Brix levels:
✅ Ideal Brix = 12 or higher
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🌽 Corn Yield Test in Georgia 🌽

Henry Sintim (soil science specialist) and Nic Shay (extension grains agronomist) are leading a field trial at University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, comparing two corn fertility programs.

Both are aiming for an ambitious yield o...

When’s the best time to get your soil tested in order to give you an opportunity to amend it before spring planting? Right now!

Weeds don't wait 'til spring to cause trouble in your backyard - they're already plotting underground! The Hefty boys show you how to stop the invasion before it begins.

Here at Ag PhD we believe there IS hope for your high pH! Brian and Darren say balance is the key to solving this issue for good.

There is a season for everything, and the Heftys say fall is great time to spray your lawn, lower pHs in fields, and stop thistles forever. Resistant waterhemp is the Weed of the Week. And Darren helps with harvest-time soil compaction.

The Hefty brothers explain why farmers harvest during different parts of the day. They also talk about how low pH soil can harm your crops and what you can do to fix it, and how to get the most from manure applications.

Brian and Darren discuss getting the most out of your manure applications this fall.

Learn about the causes of and solutions to low pH soil.

A soil test is like a report card for your field - but not every laboratory grades the same way! Class is in session, as the Heftys help you interpret all the data and get your soil on the honor roll.

Tuck your pasture in with a blanket of nutrients and a spritz of herbicide, and your cows will thank you next spring. The Heftys remind you that grass is a crop too.