Does more seeds planted equal a more bountiful harvest? The answer might surprise you. Darren Hefty explains the small calculations behind big yields.

Growing corn without traits can be a challenge. The Hefty brothers share tips on raising conventional corn successfully.

Brian and Darren discuss the process of nodulation in soybeans and how they produce their own nitrogen. They also share tips for success with conventional corn, and how to get flooded ground back into production.

Corn after corn can be a great sequel, but you have to get the chemistry right. Brian and Darren help you turn your yields into a blockbuster!

This week it's all about innovation (and an invitation). Save July 30 for Ag PhD Field Day. The brothers share a new way to fight fungus in corn, and a modern solution to feeding your crops. This week's weed sounds pretty (but is pretty ugly), and an IT about the right tool for the till.

A little foam in the furrow can save tomorrow! The Heftys show you their favorite innovation in early fungicide application.

The Hefty brothers share advice on how to successfully plant corn early.

In this episode, Brian and Darren invite you to attend the free Ag PhD Soils Clinic on February 17, 2026. They also discuss improving your fertility program by matching soil test data to your yield data, and then how to successfully plant corn early.

Find out how to use static electricity to your advantage when applying dry seed treatments.

The Heftys invite you to learn everything about soybeans on Jan. 14, 2026. Plus they talk sprayers and heavy soils in depth. They show you how to ID and 86 the dreaded purple deadnettle, and Darren encourages a soft touch when it comes to your seeds.

Heavy gear, but a gentle touch? From beltveyors to bin fans, Darren explains how to tune your machines for soft landings.

Brian and Darren discuss when to raise or lower planting populations in corn and soybeans.

Brian and Darren discuss the importance of safety when working in and around grain bins. They also talk about sulfur and how to apply it, and when you should consider increasing or decreasing planting populations in corn and soybeans.

Brian and Darren discuss farming practices that help reduce soil erosion. They also talk about some exciting soybean traits that will be coming out over the next several years, and then share tips on applying boron to your fields and crops.

Brian and Darren discuss some exciting soybean traits that will be coming out over the next several years.

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.

Testing offers a preview, but not a promise. Brian and Darren provide a crash course to make sure your seeds are ready for their final exam next spring.

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.

The Hefty brothers discuss factors to consider when choosing seed for next year's crop.

Darren talks about the various factors that farmers consider when deciding what varieties and hybrids of crops to plant next season.

There's never been a better time to get your cereal crop off to a great start! The Heftys discuss all the new options in insecticides, fungicides, and naturals.

The Hefty brothers talk about steps to take to get your bins ready so they're ready for grain this harvest season.

The Hefty brothers bring the classroom into the field, with lessons in plant growth, giving the "legs" of your corn a checkup, and protecting your soil off-season. The Weed of the Week is perennial johnsongrass, and Iron Talk is all about the science of spraying.

From "cover to cover," the Heftys share their comprehensive handbook to protecting your fields off-season.