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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"Balanced" Soil Fertility | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren explain why having soil fertility "balanced" is important, and what things could show that something is not right.
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Missing the Strip | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of accurately planting "in the strip" if you're doing strip-tillage.
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2x2 Fertilizer Placement | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about placing fertilizer in a 2 x 2 placement when planting.
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Nutrient Mobility in Plants | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers explain how certain nutrients move in plants, and how to identify some visual nutrient deficiencies.
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How Much Water Do Farmers Manage? | Ag PhD
When it rains, how much water is in a field? The answer might surprise you.
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Liquid Fertilizer Storage | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of having proper on-farm storage for liquid products.
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Using Anhydrous Ammonia Safely | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty emphasizes the importance of safety when working with anhydrous ammonia.
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The Benefits of Drop Tubes | Ag PhD
Darren talks about making in-season applications with a drop tube system.
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Fixing Sodic Soils | Ag PhD
Learn how to identify and fix sodic soils.
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What To Look For in Root Digs | Ag PhD
How often are you checking the health of your plants' root systems? Brian and Darren Hefty dive into how the benefits truly outweigh the costs.
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Impact of Flooding on Soil | Ag PhD
The Hefty brothers talk about how flooding impacts soil.
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Micronutrient Applications | Ag PhD
For years, Brian and Darren Hefty have been discussing the importance of micronutrients. But how do you apply them?
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Zinc for Your Crops | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty talk about the importance of zinc for your crops, and how much you should apply.
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How Much Nitrogen to Sidedress | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss various methods of nitrogen sidedress applications and how much to apply.
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Variable Rate Fertilizer | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers use variable rate fertilizer in their fields to minimize cost and maximize yield.
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Carbon-To-Nitrogen Ratio | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss what the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio means in your field.
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Late Season Fertilizer Application | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty discusses what you need to know about late-season fertilizer applications.
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Nitrate and Water Quality | Ag PhD
Darren and Brian Hefty explain how farmers keep fertilizer in their fields and out of the water supply.
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Soil pH and Nutrient Availability | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty discuss nutrient tie-up, and how to get the most nutrients into your plants for maximum yields.
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Using a Soil Probe | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the benefits of having a good soil probe, and a good soil sampling program.
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Lime Application | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about applying lime, or calcium carbonate, to crop fields.
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Nitrogen for Soybeans | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about the importance of having enough nitrogen for soybeans, and options for late-season application.
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Making Fall Fertilizer Work | Ag PhD
Darren Hefty talks about choosing the right products and using the right tools for a successful fall fertilizer program.
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Nitrogen Stabilizers | Ag PhD
Brian and Darren Hefty explain how farmers protect water quality and their fertilizer investment by using nitrogen stabilizers to keep nitrogen in their fields and out of the water supply.