Brian and Darren talk about the impact of corn kernels and soybeans ending up on the ground instead of in the combine during harvest. They also discuss the importance of having the right ratio of nutrients in the soil, especially magnesium. And they are excited about two new herbicides coming soon that can help you with pigweeds and burndown.
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Subsurface vs Surface Drainage, Base ...
The Hefty brothers examine the soil with you this week - checking for water, potassium balance, and strips for next year's perfect seedbed. Plus they've got a viny Weed of the Week and an Iron Talk that Zach loves to drive.
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Farming At Night, Fall Nitrogen Manag...
In this episode, Brian and Darren discuss the safety aspect of nighttime farm operations. They also talk about applying the right amount of nitrogen in the fall, and how to save money on next season's crop inputs by taking advantage of zero percent financing this fall.
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Winter vs Summer Annual Weeds, CEC, C...
The Hefty brothers cover timely weed control, soil heaviness, and new input prices. The Weed of the Week is actually a Tree of the Week, and an Iron Talk on a machine upgrade that raises the bar.
