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.

The Hefty brothers say it starts with the soil. So this week, they talk about how to keep your soil at the right moisture, your pasture soil ready for next spring, and how to read all those different soil tests! The weed is puncturevine, and later Darren talks combine header transport.

NutriCharge® is rewriting the rules of phosphorus management! Across crops and regions, growers are seeing stronger performance, higher ROI, and results that are turning heads throughout the market. Curious what all the buzz is about? Watch the Future Farm episode with Rob-See-Co to see why growe...

Brian and Darren explain why you sometimes see fields with crop left in them. They also talk about what to do this fall to help your alfalfa survive the winter, and how to have a successful soil sampling and fertility program.

Brian and Darren offer tips to have a successful and accurate soil sampling and fertility program.

Learn what to do this fall to help your alfalfa survive the winter.

The SoilWarrior Edge can place fertility exactly where you need it, create a perfect seedbed, AND even get Brian and Darren to agree! We talk strip-tillage innovations in today's Iron Talk.