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All About Allelopathy, Improving Stalk Quality, Soybean Cyst Nematode | Ag PhD
29m
This week the Hefty brothers go underground to show plant's natural defenses, make the strongest stands, and help lower SCN across the country. The Weed of the Week is cattails, and Darren's got your spring sprayer tune-up.
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Soybean Nodulation, Conventional Corn...
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.
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Scouting & Scholarships 2026, Nitroge...
The Hefty Farm is always a busy place: in June, Brian and Darren offer some education before college, in the spring they're watching the N in beans, and did you know fall is the most important time for corn-on-corn? An odd but easy Weed of the Week, plus Darren pumps you up in Iron Talk.
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Long-Term Grain Storage, Cover Crop T...
Brian and Darren discuss keeping grain in condition when storing it for a long period of time. They also share ideas on getting your crop off to a good start after terminating a cover crop, and how to get new fields to be productive right away.